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Jennifer Aniston has been using the Pvolve exercise programme since 2021. A recent study showed the regimen to be effective for menopausal women. Photo: instagram.com/pvolve
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Jennifer Aniston’s fitness regimen good for menopausal women, study finds

Actress is a fan and advocate of the Pvolve low-impact resistance programme, recently shown to improve strength and balance.

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Want hair like Demi Moore’s? Start with the right diet and styling

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Welcome to the ‘golden age’ of cancer research. It is saving lives

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Feeling lonely? How dementia risk goes up with social isolation

Studies show that higher levels of loneliness and social isolation – especially in older adults – are linked to greater dementia risk.

Thinking you are old - or accepting the ageism that society thrusts upon you - can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so you will be less likely to try new things. This can lead to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to research. Photo: Shutterstock
Thinking you are old - or accepting the ageism that society thrusts upon you - can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so you will be less likely to try new things. This can lead to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to research. Photo: Shutterstock
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Are microplastics behind some premature births? US study raises the prospect

More microplastics and nanoplastics found in placentas of babies born early than delivered full term; a causal link is possible, doctors say.

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Can’t sleep? You may be overtired. Expert tips to help you drift off

Adults, like babies, can become overtired. Experts explain why it makes sleeping hard and how to break the cycle. Counting sheep won’t work.

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What your resting heart rate signifies, and how to monitor it

If your resting heart rate is abnormally high or low, it could signal risks that need the attention of a doctor, say heart experts.

Your heart rate should be 50 per cent to 85 per cent of your maximum during moderate physical activity. Your resting heart rate should be significantly lower, but not too low. Photo: Shutterstock
Your heart rate should be 50 per cent to 85 per cent of your maximum during moderate physical activity. Your resting heart rate should be significantly lower, but not too low. Photo: Shutterstock
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‘Did I want to live or to die?’ Alcoholic who became a top global mediator

Danny McFadden hit rock bottom in his 20s before discovering Alcoholics Anonymous. Now he works with bodies like the World Bank and IMF.

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How to slow or reverse ageing? Experts reveal latest longevity trends

We can’t all spend millions a year on longevity like Bryan Johnson. Specialists explain how they help people live longer, healthier lives.

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What are the benefits of eating cucumbers? An expert explains

Despite not being ‘super nutritious’, cucumbers are a low-calorie vegetable with vitamins K, C and A and are a healthy substitute for crisps.

Believed to have origins in the Himalayas, cucumbers are at least 95 per cent water, which can help with hydration, and are low in calories, with only 45 calories each. Photo: Shutterstock
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How to eat less added sugar and lower your risk of health issues

You are eating more sugar than you realise, and that is bad for you. But there are ways to cut down, including eating non-processed food.

Added sugar can be found in almost all processed foods. Women should limit their intake of added sugars to 25 grams a day, and men should limit theirs to 36 grams. There are easy changes to your diet that can lower the amount you eat. Photo: Shutterstock
Added sugar can be found in almost all processed foods. Women should limit their intake of added sugars to 25 grams a day, and men should limit theirs to 36 grams. There are easy changes to your diet that can lower the amount you eat. Photo: Shutterstock
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How ancient bones reveal secrets to old diseases such as plague

Anthropologist Alice Roberts describes how secrets of diseases can be uncovered from old skeletons building workers and archaeologists find.

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What is the best type of yoga for you? How beginners should choose

Hatha and yin styles are generally better for beginners, vinyasa and ashtanga are more vigorous – but always ask teachers if you’re not sure.

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False online health claims and lies fuel distrust of medical science

From anti-vaccine claims to fake cures, social media and politics are awash with disinformation, fuelling mistrust of medical science.

US Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jnr testifies during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on his nomination. Photo: TNS
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How to age well? Eat right, stay socially active, celebrity doctor says

Ian K. Smith, an author and ex-talk show host who worked under Barack Obama, shares ways to live better longer. Avoiding loneliness is key.

Among the topanti-ageing tips is to stay socially active. Photo: Shutterstock
Among the topanti-ageing tips is to stay socially active. Photo: Shutterstock
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Paper tissues or handkerchiefs, which is better for you and the planet?

Cloth handkerchiefs are more sustainable than disposable tissues, although they can harbour germs if not washed or stored properly.

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World Expo 2025 host city Osaka in Japan bans smoking in public

Osaka mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the ban will make city ‘safe’. Meanwhile the Osaka region is extending a ban on smoking in restaurants.

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Health span and how to extend yours: tips for a long, healthy life

‘Living better, not just longer’ is a definition of health span. But how to achieve it? By adopting a healthy lifestyle while you’re young.

Adding more greens to your meal is an easy way to start extending your health span - meaning the years you live in good health. Photo: Shutterstock
Adding more greens to your meal is an easy way to start extending your health span - meaning the years you live in good health. Photo: Shutterstock
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China’s rural healthcare challenge: spend more or move people to cities

With doctors and medical students avoiding China’s rural hospitals because of low pay, villagers don’t receive adequate healthcare.

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How losing 26kg took lawyer from sad and sick to healthy and happy

After a scary medical report, Singaporean Raeza Ibrahim changed his diet and sleep routines and worked with a fitness trainer to shed kilos.

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She can deadlift 102kg at 64. How building muscle helps women as they age

Building muscle through resistance or strength training helps protect from sarcopenia, an age-related condition women suffer more than men.

Dylis Li, 64, works out at Pherform in Hong Kong with the women-only gym’s owner, Stephanie Poelman. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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It’s Dry January. How about dry every month? Medical experts weigh in

Studies show moderate alcohol consumption might be good for us, but it can also cause cancer, dementia – and deadly falls.

While some studies have shown moderate consumption of alcoholic drinks could have a protective effect on the brain, it may also increase the risk of cancers and, as we age, deadly falls and dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
While some studies have shown moderate consumption of alcoholic drinks could have a protective effect on the brain, it may also increase the risk of cancers and, as we age, deadly falls and dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
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The Omad diet keeps Bruce Springsteen fit at 75. Would it work for you?

Eating one meal a day is an extreme version of intermittent fasting, and has potential benefits but also downsides, doctors say.

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Airport sensory rooms offer a quiet space ideal for neurodiverse travellers

Sensory rooms at airports are areas of calm to counter the stress and overstimulation of travel, particularly for those with special needs.

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Traditional Chinese medicine remedies for colds, coughs, hair and more

Young TCM practitioners share tips on herbs and foods to help with everything from digestive, kidney and eye health to better hair and acne.

Hong Kong-based traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Elizabeth Yau says that by addressing specific imbalances, TCM herbal remedies can uplift energy levels, reduce stress, improve digestion and restore overall vitality. Photo: Instagram/tcm.elizabeth
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