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Melissa Hogenboom

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Children need to move more. Here's how to help

Why moving about is key for children's health - and happiness Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are now...

25.05.2026 30

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Melissa Hogenboom

The benefits of five minutes of exercise per day

Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions of people live longer Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring...

18.05.2026 20

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Melissa Hogenboom

Three fun challenges to slow your brain's ageing

Three enjoyable ways to slow your brain's ageing Our brains thrive on a challenge, but it doesn't all have to be hard work to see the health...

11.05.2026 20

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Food labels are actually affecting your health

Food labels have far-reaching effects on our health Our environment drives many of the choices we make around what we eat. Evidence shows that to...

04.05.2026 20

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The key to losing weight: Enjoy your food

Why the key to losing weight may be enjoying a treat It’s not just what you eat, but how you think about it that matters. The mind-body connection...

27.04.2026 40

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AI chatbots could be making you stupider

AI chatbots could be making you stupider As large language models take over more and more cognitive tasks, researchers are warning this mental...

20.04.2026 50

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This exercise gives your memory an instant boost

Want to improve your memory? The right type of exercise can give it a boost A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of...

06.04.2026 40

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What you need to know about weight loss drugs

What you need to know before taking weight-loss drugs Weight-loss drugs are not the quick fix solution that many people believe, especially if you...

02.04.2026 20

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Melissa Hogenboom

Counting calories doesn't work. Try eating smarter instead

Counting calories doesn't work. Try eating smarter instead The time of day you have a meal, how fast you scoff your food and even how much you...

21.03.2026 60

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Feeling drained? Eight types of hidden work cause women to feel overwhelmed

Feeling drained? Eight types of hidden work cause women to feel overwhelmed Sociologist Leah Ruppanner talks to BBC senior health correspondent...

19.03.2026 40

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Why sexism leaves 'scars' on the brain

Subtle sexism that pervades everyday life often gets shrugged off. But research shows it can still have lasting psychological effects – including...

11.12.2025 150

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A quick guide to eating the healthiest bread

When it comes to bread, supermarkets have a dizzying array of choice. Yet the bread we eat can have a surprising impact on our health. Like many of...

08.07.2025 40

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Why men feel sad when their wives earn more

What we earn can affect our mental wellbeing, especially when we compare ourselves to those around us – and it can negatively influence male mental...

21.05.2025 40

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Melissa Hogenboom