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The secret to living longer could be in a Red Bull
Taurine, a chemical that is often added to caffeine-based energy drinks, could improve your health and lifespan.
- by Sarah Knapton
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Tassie’s midwinter nude swim exposes more than skin
How long can freezing water silence the inner, body-shaming voice?
- by Kris Kneen
What’s the best way to treat a workout injury: heat or ice?
Sports physicians are shifting their guidance around rest and recovery.
- by Jenny Gross
Gentle yoga sessions could improve cancer survival rates
Hatha yoga has been found to reduce signs of inflammation in cancer patients.
- by Joe Pinkstone
‘Absolutely stunned’: Sperm counts are falling faster than ever
Chemicals in tin can linings, cosmetics, teflon pans and on cushions have been linked to the steep decline in male fertility – and a potential “crisis in human reproduction” – but some experts question the findings.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Microstress could be the reason you’re feeling so overwhelmed
Can’t quite put your finger on exactly why you’re feeling anxious today? It’s probably microstress.
- by Alison Izzo
Moving for just one hour a day can slash your risk of diabetes
Even those with a high genetic risk of type 2 diabetes can benefit.
- by Sarah Berry
Memory loss ‘can be reversed’ by eating these foods
New research has identified a collection of foods that can help restore memory loss - including chocolate.
- by Sarah Knapton
Which bread is best? Probably not that supermarket sourdough
Most ‘sourdoughs’ you buy actually aren’t sourdoughs. Here are the best breads to buy instead.
- by Sarah Berry
Up to 40 per cent of dogs develop separation anxiety. Here’s how to treat it and prevent it
There are also lots of myths about what causes separation anxiety, including being too caring or letting your dog sleep on your bed. Just. Not. True.
- by Lissa Christopher
Lose yourself in a novel to boost longevity
You don’t have to live with your nose inside a book to reap the rewards – just a few minutes a day will bring benefits to readers.
- by Evelyn Lewin