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Our team of experts bring you evidence-based health advice you can trust, covering everything from food and nutrients, specific health and medical topics to exercise, weight loss, diet trends and mental health.

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The surprising health benefits of laughter

Sometimes the best remedy for a tough day is a proper belly laugh....

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The power of everyday kindness

Kindness requires action. It is not just a thought or a feeling, but...

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How to cope with the loss of a loved one by suicide

Trigger warning: The following article contains references to suicide.  When I was 20, I...

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Cortisol diet: Can you really eat to beat stress and belly fat?

It might be trending on social media, but can your diet really tame...

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How wearable trackers can help you stick to fitness goals

Exercise physiology reader Matthew Cocks and exercise prescription associate professor Katie Hesketh explain...

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Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study...

More and more research suggests that the copper in your diet could play...

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Canned vegetables: How to keep the salt in check

Love the convenience of canned vegies? So do we! Here’s how to keep...

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The pros and cons of weight-loss drugs

Weight loss medications like Wegovy are effective, but not without risks. Healthy Food...

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Can you ‘microdose’ exercise?

“Microdosing” originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance...

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Movement and exercise challenge. Choose your level and go!

It’s no secret that regular physical activity has a range of physical and...

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Can meat really protect against cancer-related deaths, as a new study indicates?

For years, health authorities have warned against red meat consumption, with the World...

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What is diabetes: helping children and young people stay well

What is diabetes: helping children and young people stay well Diabetes is a condition...

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Is TikTok right? Should I avoid matcha if I have low iron?

The popularity of matcha continues to boom. But recent videos on social media have suggested...

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3 reasons to start cooking with artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes — also known as sunchokes — are knobbly, brown-skinned tubers with...
How to get your protein the easy way (without overhauling your diet)

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How to get your protein the easy way (without overhauling your diet)

If the word ‘protein’ makes you think of chugging egg whites or committing...

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Protein bars, yoghurt, bread and even coffee… Is it really necessary?

All sorts of food these day are being fortified with extra protein, from...

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Stronger for life: why strength, mobility and cardio matter at every age

For decades, we were told that doing aerobic exercise (cardio) such as jogging...

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Do TikTok ‘anti-inflammatory diets’ really work?

“Cut out all dairy. Ditch gluten. Never touch sugar again.” More than 20...

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