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We know the importance of habits. Many people try to cultivate good ones, like eating healthier, reading more or getting…

It’s hard to overstate the benefits of frequent walks. While this form of exercise may not feel as impactful as…

There are about 1,600 mushroom species, but only 100 are recognized as edible. Consuming these safe-to-eat mushrooms is linked to…

I’ve had more good sex than most people have had hot dinners, so when I found a lump in my…

Make it a fantasyIn the middle of a tough workout, I put my imagination in a survival situation. I pretend…

I’m 17 and have just gone into my final year at school. Since I started secondary school, I’ve had pretty much…

Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like…

All vertebrates yawn, or indulge in a behaviour that’s at least recognisable as yawn-adjacent. Sociable baboons yawn, but so do…

With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease.Rates of…

Remaining healthy and sharp are goals for most people as they age. But one group of people — known as…