Health

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Ulcers, cracks and sores – what your mouth can tell you about your health

Ulcers, cracks and sores – what your mouth can tell you about your health

But the mouth acts as more than a means of communication, or entry for food and...

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How the health of your lungs is linked to the bacteria in your gut

How the health of your lungs is linked to the bacteria in your gut

The effects of the gut microbiome on our health are far-reaching – research shows...

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Why you should always wash fruit and veg before eating them – and the best technique to use

Why you should always wash fruit and veg before eating them – and the best technique to use

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make...

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Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health

Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health

With any chronic disease, having a management action plan is important. This includes...

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Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot

Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot

It’s no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage...

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5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too

5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too

Loading up on these items helps push more expensive, less nutritious foods out of...

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Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy

Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy

Castor oil, which was once used by fascists in Italy as punishment because of its...

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Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared

Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared

In recent decades, Europe has seen a worrying increase in cases of vector-borne...

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You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself

You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself

We all know physical activity has many health benefits, including for mental health

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How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken heart

How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken heart

The English actor Kate Beckinsale recently lost her stepfather

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A fixation on ‘clean eating’ can be harmful – and perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far

A fixation on ‘clean eating’ can be harmful – and perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far

Clean eating diets have become increasingly popular over the past few years. This...

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Three ways to eat more nutritiously

Three ways to eat more nutritiously

When it comes to staying healthy, diet is one of the best things you can do to look...

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Heart health is dependent on knowledge: Global study reveals what information cardiac patients need to thrive

Heart health is dependent on knowledge: Global study reveals what information cardiac patients need to thrive

A new study sheds light on the critical role of patient education in managing cardiovascular...

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Making visible the invisible: Supporting long COVID patients and the people caring for them

Making visible the invisible: Supporting long COVID patients and the people caring for them

We are living through a mass-disabling event: Over 200 million people worldwide...

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Dopamine: brain chemical helps us understand other people – raising hopes for new treatments

Dopamine: brain chemical helps us understand other people – raising hopes for new treatments

The neurotransmitter dopamine is commonly known for its role in brain networks regulating...

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Boost your immune system with this centuries-old health hack: Vaccines

Boost your immune system with this centuries-old health hack: Vaccines

There are a dizzying number of tips, hacks and recommendations on how to stay healthy,...

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