HEALTH AND FITNESS
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How regular exercise can help you avoid back pain
Until now, few studies have systematically examined what really works against recurring back pain - and what doesn't.
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The pros and cons of taking probiotics
Plenty of research indicates eating natural probiotics like kimchi or yoghurt is really good for us. But does that mean we should start popping probiotic pills?
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Why do hangovers get worse as you get older?
No, you're not just imagining it, mornings after are getting worse.
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Technophoria
Do self-tracking devices actually lead to lifestyle changes?
Does the obsession with collecting data on ourselves spur us to change our behaviour or merely increase anxiety?
The healthy chef
There's a lot of confusion and conflicting information out there with "nutrition gurus" promoting all sorts of diets.
Why do mosquitoes like some people more than others?
Are you a mosquito magnet? If so, your genes may be to blame.
Real life
Telling people I have genital herpes is empowering
Ella Dawson blogs about dating with genital herpes to promote normality in the face of stigma.
What's so wrong with having a little patience?
In our bright and blinking technological age, intellectual immersion is rarely lauded. But it should be.
Period Project
How do homeless women deal with their periods?
The government provides condoms at homeless shelters, so why not tampons?
Four killed in Jerusalem synagogue
Two Palestinians armed with a meat cleaver and a gun shot dead after killing four rabbis, the deadliest such incident in six years in the holy city. 00:55