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572Anorexia linked to pleasure of getting thin rather than fear of getting fat, study suggest
A study from France’s Inserm, Paris Descartes University and Sainte Anne Hospital suggests that anorexia nervosa may be linked to the pleasure...
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519Football mind: Are you are natural goalkeeper, striker or midfielder?
As well as physical ability, mindset can make all the difference for sportspeople out in the field. Managing pressure, exceeding limits and...
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485Whole grain: Three servings a day, keep the doctor away
A diet that includes three daily servings of whole grains appears to help people live longer, including by reducing the rates of...
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448Coffee may lose pick-me-up effect after three short nights’ sleep
Caffeine is known for its effects as a stimulant, boosting levels of alertness and concentration. However, new American research suggests that caffeine...
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562Dirty air can kill you by raising your risk of stroke
Air pollution was fingered for the first time as a major contributor to death and disability caused by stroke, especially in developing...
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504Taking a photograph of your experiences could help you enjoy them more
While many think the culture of posting photos of everything you do on Instagram can distract from actually enjoying the moment, new...
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498Study highlights benefits of fathers’ roles in children’s lives
Experts suggest that children with fathers who are involved in their health and development may grow into teens who are less at...
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547Antidepressants don’t work for teens, kids: study
Most available antidepressants are ineffective for children and teenagers with major depression, and some may be unsafe, according to an overview of...
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527Very hot drinks ‘probably’ cause cancer
Drinking very hot beverages “probably” causes cancer of the esophagus, the UN’s cancer agency said while lifting suspicion from coffee if consumed...
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563Wearing deodorant can make men seem more masculine: Study
New research has found that some men can increase how masculine they come across to the opposite sex just by applying deodorant....
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540Your natural brain patterns may predict how well you learn a second language
If you struggled with languages at school then a new US study may provide you with an excuse, finding that some adults...
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461How to get a better night’s sleep by celebrity trainer Dalton Wong
We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep and yet many of us still struggle to get...
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481Obese mothers equals to obese daughters: Study
A NEW large-scale study has found that overweight and obese mothers are more likely than normal-weight mothers to have a daughter who...
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416Barley can help to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
Canadian researchers have highlighted barley’s positive impact on the cholesterol that is bad for us. They found that this fibre-rich cereal brings...
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383In sports, does ‘practice makes perfect’ really work? Science says, NO
Despite previous research and the old saying of “practice makes perfect”, a new study suggests that when it comes to sport, practice...
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39110 ways to love your brain and improve cognitive health
It’s never too late to adopt key lifestyle habits to reduce cognitive decline, and with June being Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month...
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357Cycling from young sets us in motion till later on in life
A new UK study of cycling and related safety behaviours has found that those who cycled as children are more like to...
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362Study throws fat in the fire of diet debate
Image courtesy: Google A health study came to the defence of certain dietary fats, adding fuel to a scientific row over low-fat...
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345Lung cancer: Mobile app could extend life expectancy
A new mobile application could help doctors better provide care to patients with advanced lung cancer, perhaps even extending life expectancy, according...
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343Effects of maternal smoking continue long after birth
A new study on animals led by the University of Yale has found that smoking while pregnant can cause genetic changes in...
