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It turns out that tiny changes – minutes more exercise, a few grams more veggies – can make a surprisingly large difference to your longevity and...
It doesn’t really matter which fruit and vegetables you choose – the British Heart Foundation (BHF) says that eating at least five portions a day...
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how the size of a person’s temporalis (chewing) muscle could reveal their dementia risk.
I’ve often wondered what my usual comfort watches – The Thick of It, Ugly Betty, Blackadder, Derry Girls, Peep Show – say about me (aside from...
In the UK, an estimated eight million people are living with anxiety at any given time. But not all types of the condition are equally common.
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how menopause is increasingly driving women with suspected ADHD to get a formal diagnosis. The life stage...
About half an hour after my childhood dog fell asleep, the following routine would kick in.
If you want to improve your health and don’t already exercise, starting to do so may be one of the biggest ways to ensure you age well.
Who’ll play the next James Bond? That question has plagued fans in the five years since the franchise’s bosses confirmed “the search for the...
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the higher incidence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, among women with ADHD.
A majority of UK adults say they’ve dealt with stress so intense that it’s left them feeling completely overwhelmed.
Let’s be real with ourselves here: by the time you add protein powder to a brownie recipe, you’ve already agreed to sacrifice some flavour to the...
Let’s say you want to pick up an injured bird that crashed into your window. To your surprise, your reach isn’t met with squawks of protest or...
As yet, there’s no single test that can diagnose dementia outright. But some tools, like the clock test and verbal memory quizzes such as the...
Knee pain affects about a fifth of over-16s, and is more common the older we get.
This week, cyberattacks have taken place in three UK airports: Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands.
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about “ikigai”, a phenomenon the Japanese government’s site describes as “that which brings value and...
What a month it’s been for stargazers. Earlier in August, we had an impressive partial solar eclipse, followed by one of the most active nights of...
We’ve whittled down to our last few bank holidays of the year. In England, Northern Ireland and Wales, there are only two left after the next summer...
The amount of hours you spend asleep isn’t the be-all end-all when it comes to health: one study found that sleep regularity was more strongly...
Roughly 65% of people living with dementia are women. Researchers aren’t sure exactly why, but longer lifespans and even menopause might play a role...
You’ve probably heard that your gut health may affect more than just your stomach. Some researchers think it might be linked to everything from our...
Dolly Parton, known for her timeless hits, sparkling personality, razor-sharp wit and iconic image, was also a deeply committed philanthropist.
Musician, actor, philanthropist, and all-round superstar, Dolly Parton, won 10 Grammy Awards and sold over 100 million records.
Cervical screenings are key to spotting cell abnormalities and HPV (responsible for 99% of cervical cancers) early, preventing any changes from...
When I announce that I’m not really a pet person (and especially that I don’t particularly want a dog), people stare at me like I’m a criminal.
Did you know that supermarkets often add a little-known “Julian date” to packs of fresh fruit and veg?
Not only is any movement far, far better than none, but even a 10-minute, relatively slow jog can benefit your joints, heart, and longevity.
Speaking to The Times recently, actor Richard E. Grant – who lost his wife of 35 years, voice coach Joan Washington, in 2021 – said the experience...
For five decades, psychologists Dr John Gottman and Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman of the Gottman Institute (GI) have studied couples and the issues that...
My skin’s a little dry, dull and pale. The rings under my eyes stay shadowy no matter how much sleep I get, and my hair could stand to be thicker.
First came the news that some Italians add bicarbonate of soda as well as sugar to their tomato sauce to help neutralise the acidity.
On his shared TikTok account, app user Micah – from the couple’s channel Micah & Sarah – shows himself standing over a stove, cracking his neck...
Don’t get me wrong – I love my high-fibre cocoa overnight oats and carrot cake Weetabix recipes. But even the best meal rotation feels tired...
What a year 2026 has been. We’ve had heatwave after blistering heatwave, leading to drought in parts of the UK – and resulting hosepipe bans are...
Did you know that double spacing is a highly generational habit?
Let’s start this off with a hefty caveat: if you want to increase your longevity, eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly have...
I know these things aren’t objective, but come on – autumn has to be the best season, right? There are the crunchy ruby leaves, the cosy evenings...
There are many different types of intelligence, according to some research. Yes, there’s the kind that helps you score well on exams (linguistic...
Let’s say you go to your doctor with a documented, ongoing case of psoriasis. You might complain of itchy and flaky skin.
Maybe you have slightly mismatched libidos, or perhaps you’re just not in the mood – whatever the reason, turning down a partner’s advances is...
If you’re looking for a new TV show to watch this weekend, there’s an awful lot to be said for Netflix’s “unnoticed” Asura, a family drama...
Early this year, researchers became convinced we were in for a “super El Niño”.
As a lifestyle writer, I cover research on things like the best time to drink coffee and how many steps we should actually take a day.
While I’m terrified of daddy longlegs (even learning that they’re completely harmless hasn’t helped), I’m a bit more tolerant of spiders and flies.
This bank holiday weekend is looking pretty good, with Notting Hill Carnival set to take place in London and just-about-okay (by UK standards, anyway)...
After a spate of heatwaves, it’s finally happening: the sides of my road are lined with crunchy autumn leaves, and the weather, finally, is turning...
Following a spate of heatwaves in parts of the UK this summer, we’re finally getting some below-average temperatures and rain.
Though dementia risk rises as we age, memory changes can be a part of healthy ageing.
You might already know that overloading your washing machine drum dooms your clothesto longer-lasting dampness – but did you know it could also...