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Exercise seems to help to manage some of the symptoms of menopause. One study found that women with high and moderate levels of physical activity...
Sleep is one of those things, like wi-fi or anaesthesia, that gets odder the more you think about it. In fact, scientists still don’t know for sure...
Comment provided by cognitive neuroscientist Dr Adolfo M García, Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Centre, Atlantic Fellow at the Global Brain...
On Thursday, April 9, Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy’s new show Big Mistakes was released on Netflix.
Lots of research suggests that healthy hearts lower our risk of dementia.
I write a lot about gardens for someone who (shhh) doesn’t actually have one.
Technically, seagulls are not a bird of prey. But try telling that to the snacking tourists on my nearest beach; they start scanning the skies for...
There’s no way to predict exactly how long any of us will live or precisely how well we’re ageing, but scientists have created a series of tests...
I think the clock change made it feel official: spring is finally in full swing.
Deep sleep, which should make up about a quarter of your overall sleep, is crucial to feeling rested.
Additional comment from Dr Shelley Galpin, a lecturer in Media, Culture, and Creative Industries at King’s College London.
Some experts advise against cutting hedges between March and September, as that’s when birds are busy building their nests and raising their chicks.
It’s amazing how much of everyday life I didn’t question for years – like what “wi-fi” really means, where we get paprika from, and what...
The more I learn about the health benefits of walking, the more I understand why the NHS calls the exercise “overlooked”.
An Easter staple, hot cross buns are believed to date back to 1361.
For some people, it’s filtered, airbrushed social media pictures. For others, it’s unrealistic romantic expectations set by movies and TV.
As we age, our bodies lose some resilience, which can lead to less movement throughout the day and an increased risk of facing multiple chronic...
Since 2012, the UK’s fertility rate has dropped dramatically.
Since 2012, the UK’s fertility rate has dropped dramatically.
According to the NHS, most adults should consider taking vitamin D supplements from October to early March.
Mint tea may have benefits for our digestive system, while passionflower tea can help us sleep.
Many years ago, it began. I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers ― they itched so badly I was tempted to bite my hand (no, really), an...
It turns out that tiny changes – minutes more exercise, a few grams more veggies – can make a surprisingly large difference to your longevity and...
The first of April is a dreaded day for many journalists. Our inboxes become rammed with suspicious press releases and eyebrow-raising anecdotes (and...
Easter is coming, and that means chocolate.
You probably already know that strength training and calcium can help to keep your bones healthy and strong as you age.
On Thursday, 2 April, the “Pink moon” will rise.
We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share...
About six and a half million adults in the UK were regular runners from 2023-24, or just over 9% of the population.
You probably already know that strength training and calcium can help to keep your bones healthy and strong as you age.
GP Dr Dominic Greyer previously shared that strength training, good sleep, reducing inflammation, maintaining your “metabolic flexibility,” and...
In the UK, the clocks have just sprung forward (meaning it feels like we’ve lost an hour’s sleep).
Some research suggests that workers with ADHD are 60% more likely to be fired and 30% more likely to report chronic employment issues than those...
Chances are you’ve heard of “the bank of mum and dad,” or adults relying on their parents for anything from house down-payments to holidays.
It’s one thing running a garden on well-aerated (but never dusty), easily compacted (but not too heavy) soil.
We already know that exercise seems to reduce dementia risk (a 2022 paper found that walking 3,800 steps a day may lower your likelihood of developing...
We’re about to enter British Summer Time (BST).
Genes, age, and cardiovascular health can all affect dementia risk. And some lifestyle choices might have an impact too: everything from reading and...
About 40% of Brits hadn’t finished a book in the 12 months between 2024-2025, YouGov reported.
For almost a year now, I’ve been taking creatine to get stronger and age better.
I struggle with sleep maintenance insomnia, which means that I have no problem falling asleep: it’s staying asleep that I struggle with.
The Mediterranean diet, which has been described by researchers as the “gold standard in preventive medicine,” is linked to better heart health, a...
Probiotic and fibre-rich foods are great for our guts (which, it turns out, influence a lot of our overall health).
Dietitian comment provided by registered dietitian Melissa Jaeger, head of nutrition at MyFitnessPal.
There is no single “normal” number of times to poop a week – it can range from three times a day to three times a week, says the NHS.
2025 was all about “swicy” (sweet and spicy) flavours. Think: the seemingly never-ending reign of hot honey.
Exercising regularly is linked to a longer life – even a little extra time moving could extend your longevity.
It turns out that tiny changes – minutes more exercise, a few grams more veggies – can make a surprisingly large difference to your longevity and...
Processed food is often treated as an unhealthy monolith, though a doctor previously told HuffPost UK that yeast extracts, tinned beans, ready-to-eat...
Some exercises, like Spanish and goblet squats as well as reverse lunges, are kinder to ailing joints than others.
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