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Sleep

Just three nights of poor sleep can significantly impact heart health, increasing inflammation and risk factors for heart failure.

Screen Time at Bedtime Cuts Sleep by 24 Minutes: A Deep Dive into the Study
April 02, 2025

Screen time before bed reduces sleep by 24 minutes, impacting rest quality and overall health. Adjust habits for better sleep.

Why a Good Night's Sleep is Key to Managing Unwanted Memories
January 26, 2025

Disrupted sleep hampers the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories, increasing susceptibility to anxiety and depression.

Could Sleep Medication Be Clouding Your Brain's Cleaning Crew?
January 15, 2025

Sleep medications may interfere with the brain's waste-clearing processes, impacting cognitive health and increasing risk of decline.

Fitness

Walking 100 minutes daily can significantly reduce back pain risk, improve fitness, mental health, and overall well-being.

Exercise as a Key Strategy in Cancer Recurrence Prevention
June 06, 2025

Exercise significantly reduces cancer recurrence risk, boosts survival rates, and enhances overall wellbeing through physical and mental benefits.

Walkers Cover 4,700 Miles in Wellbeing Challenge
June 05, 2025

Walkers covered 4,700 miles, promoting wellness, community spirit, and flexible participation during the National Walking Month challenge.

Exercising Earlier in the Day: Consistent Habits for a Healthier Heart
May 29, 2025

Exercising early aligns your body’s rhythm, enhancing heart health and setting a positive tone for the day.

Nutrition

New research challenges the belief that unsaturated fats are always anti-inflammatory, emphasizing the importance of omega balance.

A Fasting-Mimicking Diet: A Promising Approach to Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes
July 01, 2025

The fasting-mimicking diet may improve glucose levels and metabolic health for those with type 2 diabetes.

An Innovative Alternative: A New Diabetes and Weight Loss Approach That Preserves Muscle Mass
June 28, 2025

Swedish researchers unveil a new diabetes drug promoting weight loss while preserving muscle mass, offering a promising alternative to GLP-1 drugs.

Modified DASH Diet's Impact on Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetes
June 23, 2025

Modified DASH Diet effectively manages blood pressure in type 2 diabetes, focusing on sodium reduction and balanced nutrition.

Family & Pregnancy

The largest NHS maternity review reveals systemic failures, calling for urgent reforms to ensure safer maternity care.

Search Ends for Missing Pregnant Woman: Unanswered Questions Remain
May 30, 2025

The search for a missing pregnant woman ends, but unanswered questions and a lingering mystery haunt the community.

Earl Loses £85m Estate Legal Battle with Family
May 21, 2025

Earl loses £85m estate legal battle with parents, highlighting generational family feud and complexities of inheritance management.

Tragic Loss: Two-Year-Old Girl Dies from Head Injuries in Houghton-le-Spring
April 29, 2025

A two-year-old girl's tragic death from head injuries in Houghton-le-Spring highlights the importance of accident prevention.

Covid

New COVID-19 vaccine guidelines focus on high-risk groups, pregnancy, children, and evolving virus understanding for enhanced protection.

CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know
April 23, 2025

CDC reviews vaccine guidelines, balancing personal choice and community benefit, under RFK Jr.'s influence, sparking lively debates.

Who can get a Covid Booster This Spring? Eligibility and Private Jab Costs Uncovered
April 02, 2025

NHS offers free Covid boosters for vulnerable groups; private jabs available for a fee, offering flexibility and convenience.

Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Health Minister’s Experience
March 31, 2025

Jersey's health minister reflects on navigating the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting resilience, leadership, and transformative innovations.