Carbs rot the brain – scientist

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A US specialist has slammed grains as "silent brain killers" and says we should be eating a high-fat diet.

Have we found a hangover cure?

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Chinese scientists tested 57 drinks and found there were two that might do the trick on the morning after. . .

Women are born to binge - study

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Women may be biologically wired to be more vulnerable to eating disorders, according to new research.

Being stressed can be good for you

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Researchers say that short-lived stress primes the brain for improved performance - most notably boosting memory.

Beware that warm-up

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Stretching before exercising could actually cause an injury – and make you slower, researches say.

Women have to work harder to lose weight

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Scientists have discovered that when it comes to the benefits of exercise, the odds appear to be firmly stacked against the fairer sex.

You will go to sleep. . . no I won’t!

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Why can some people be hypnotised and others not? Scientists think they may know why. . .

The gym could make you sick

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A survey has found that almost three-quarters of gym-goers have witnessed poor hygiene.

‘Clicking’ hips could be arthritis warning

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Does your hip click when you bend to put your socks on? If so, you could suffer from a ‘new’ condition. . .

Surprising signs of heart trouble

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A heart attack is an obvious sign your heart’s in trouble, but there are other, discreet symptoms of cardiovascular problems.

It’s not me, it’s you!

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Women’s bad moods may not be the result of PMS, Canadian researchers say.

Why sharing a bed is good for your heart

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Snoring, sweating, stealing the sheets… it’s little wonder that an estimated one in four couples insist on sleeping in separate rooms. Now, however, there’s an emerging ...

Walking gives clues to sex life

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The way you walk can tell experts much about your state of health. . .

Ovarian cancer - know the warning signs

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A weak bladder can be one of the signs of ovarian cancer, as one woman discovered too late. . .

How working in an office wrecks your body

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Desks that give you food poisoning. Lighting that drives you to drink. And phones that harm your memory?

How to roll away aches and pains

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There are drug-free ways of tackling minor pain — as experts tell Anna Hodgekiss.

Sharing a bed is good for your heart

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From lower blood pressure to better digestion, studies show sleeping together brings a host of surprising health benefits.

Got hay fever? Get some sun!

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Experts reveal the things every hay fever sufferer needs to know - and dispel some common myths…

Are you fatter than you think?

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Four in ten obese people consider themselves a “healthy” size. Are you one of them?

Are you growing old before your time?

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Leading experts explain what’s normal for your age and what’s not.

The downside of losing weight

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Dramatic weight loss can have a deeply distressing side-effect.

Who needs high heels? Men get bunions too

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While they are most commonly associated with high heel-loving ladies, in fact, up to one in ten sufferers are men.

What causes cancer and other myths

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From too much tea to using a cellphone and gender bending hormones in chicken, everyone has a theory about what can cause cancer. But what do the experts think?

How to keep eczema at bay

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Skin diseases such as eczema are the most common reason we go to the GP.