Does health and happiness dip in your 40s? Simple changes to make a difference
By Lisa Salmon Surely mid-life – a point at which we’ve found success, be it personally or professionally, and figured out what we need –...
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Variants can evade antibodies by spreading via supercells
The antibodies we create after we’re infected with a virus or vaccinated against it can be very powerful. A virus typically spreads within our bodies...
EMA says not to use heparin for Covid-19 vaccine-linked clots
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Monday pushed guidance for doctors not to use the blood thinner heparin to treat rare blood clots and low...
The best superfoods to help reduce inflammation
By Liz Connor You’ve probably heard the term ‘inflammation’ mentioned on health podcasts and nutritionists’ Instagram posts, but do you know what the buzzword actually...
Workout do’s and don’ts: Eleven tips for the best effect
Many people start working out to look better, feel better, and boost their mood. However, very often, exercises do not work. That happens if people...
Could mushrooms be the health-booster you’re missing?
By Lisa Salmon Although mushrooms are a fungi and in a kingdom of their own, separate from plants and animals, the good news is, they...
Worried about blood clots? Here’s what you need to know
By Liz Connor Every 37 seconds, someone in the Western world dies from a venous thromboembolism (VTE), where a blood clot forms, most often in...
Could scream therapy help you beat stress and anxiety?
By Liz Connor I’m standing in my bathroom with a towel plugging the gap under the door, while I tentatively yell into a pillow, eventually...
Could probiotics help your immune system?
By Lisa Salmon A healthy immune system is vital for keeping us well, and one proven way to support it is with probiotics. Many studies...
Strange things that happen to your body during exercise
By Luke Rix-Standing From profuse sweating to turning redder than a post box, some side effects of exercise are widely known. But when our body...
Tired all the time? Here’s how to stay energised
By Lisa Salmon Feeling over-tired, no energy? Some experts believe a lack of energy is often directly related to our diet and lifestyle – and...
European court backs Czech Republic’s requirement to vaccinate children
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) accepts the Czech Republic’s position on mandatory vaccinations for children, it said in a landmark ruling on Thursday that rebuffed...
How can I pace my runs better?
By Liz Connor Keeping to the right pace is one of the most important running skills to master. Yet many beginners head out of their...
European countries may have to mix shots amid AZ crisis
Several European countries are considering mixing up COVID-19 vaccines for citizens who received a first dose of AstraZeneca’s shot, an unprecedented move that highlights challenges...
UK health regulator may restrict AZ shot for younger people, reports
Britain’s health regulator is considering a proposal to restrict the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in younger people over concerns about very rare blood clots,...
Psychologists say toxic positivity is on the rise: what is it and why is it harmful?
By Liz Connor Ever since Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret became an international bestseller, people have been obsessed with the power of positive thinking. The book...
Plant of the week: One of the most highly valued products of the ancient world
Name: Myrrh (Commiphora molmol) Otherwise known as: Balsamodendron myrrh Habitat: A member of the Burseraceae family, which grows as a spiny tree to about 5m...
Are natural alternatives better than refined sugar?
By Liz Connor Eating sugar shouldn’t be demonised, and tucking into a bar of chocolate after a stressful day is nothing to punish yourself about....
Plant of the Week: Hallucinogenic plant used to combat witchcraft and curses
Name: Sage of the Seers (Salvia divinorum) Otherwise known as: Maria Pastora, Magic Sage Habitat: A perennial member of the family Labiateae growing to about...