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What is mindful eating, and is it good for you? We explore the science behind it

By Anna Gora published

From weight loss to digestive health, could savoring every mouthful have a positive impact on wellbeing?

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8 common sleep myths debunked

By Joanne Lewsley published

Discover the scientific facts that debunk these eight common sleep myths.

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Sister André, world's oldest person, dies at 118

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

World's oldest person dies in France, chalks up her longevity to chocolate and wine.

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Moderna says its RSV vaccine is 84% effective in older adults

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Moderna announced positive results from its late-stage RSV vaccine trial in older adults.

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Some cancer cells grow stronger after chemo. Research hints at how to kill them.

By Chengsheng Wu published

New research hints at why some cancer cells develop drug resistance, and how to kill them.

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Can white noise help you sleep better?

By Louise Bond published

Soothing sounds can be relaxing, but can white noise help you sleep better?

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Generalized anxiety disorder: Causes, symptoms & treatment

By Kim Ann Zimmermann published

People with generalized anxiety disorder experience constant feelings of anxiety that affect their everyday life.

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Cannabis poisonings in young kids skyrocketed following legalization of edibles

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The rate of children being hospitalized for cannabis poisoning increased in Canadian provinces that legalized edibles.

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Doctors risked their own lives to remove a live grenade from a Ukrainian soldier's chest

By Rebecca Sohn published

The surgeons had to refrain from using common procedures that could have detonated the grenade.

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Here's why your pelvic floor is so important

By Lou Mudge published

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that supports the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs.

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Does short sleeper syndrome really exist?

By Joe Phelan published

REFERENCE Some people, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk, claim to sleep for very few hours each night.

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Depression: Causes, symptoms and treatments

By Bahar Gholipour published

REFERENCE Depression can affect people of all ages, races and socioeconomic classes.

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How does temperature affect running performance?

By Lily Canter published

REFERENCE Running in the cold and the heat can impact muscles, heart rate and oxygen levels.

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What is brain fog?

By Joanna Thompson published

Mental fuzziness can be frustrating and can be caused by lack of sleep or even an underlying illness.

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What is Blue Monday and is it really the most depressing day of the year?

By Joe Phelan published

REFERENCE The third Monday in January has been coined "Blue Monday" and is suggested to be the saddest day of the year.

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A mysterious brain network may underlie many psychiatric disorders

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Researchers discovered that six psychiatric disorders seemed linked to the same underlying brain wiring.

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What is potassium good for?

By Joanne Lewsley published

REFERENCE It's an essential mineral that we can only get from our diet — but what is potassium good for?

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New 'thought-controlled' device reads brain activity through the jugular

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A new brain-computer-interface device doesn't require open-brain surgery to implant.

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Why fad diets don't work, according to experts

By Louise Bond published

Fad diets may provide a quick fix, but they're not a long term solution.

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What does alcohol do to the body?

By Anna Gora published

Alcohol can have short- and long-term impacts on health and wellbeing.