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What happens to your body when temperatures suddenly hit 30C - and how to manage it
10 June 2026 at 10:34
Hot weather can make you feel weak and tired, so here’s how to stay safe
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- Shirley Ballas: ‘I’m a bit of a health freak – I will die of dancing, in my dance shoes’
Shirley Ballas: ‘I’m a bit of a health freak – I will die of dancing, in my dance shoes’
10 June 2026 at 10:00
Camilla Foster chats to the Latin dance teacher and TV star about ice baths, weight-loss jabs and the power of dance.
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- New NHS radiotherapy set to ‘transform’ treatment for thousands of men with prostate cancer
New NHS radiotherapy set to ‘transform’ treatment for thousands of men with prostate cancer
10 June 2026 at 00:01
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 55,000 men being diagnosed every year
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Physical activity improves your mood, largest review of its kind finds
9 June 2026 at 22:15
And you don’t need to run a marathon
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New sunscreen ingredient approved in US for first time in 25 years
9 June 2026 at 20:27
Bemotrizinol received authorization from European authorities in 1999 and was first submitted to the FDA for review as far back as 2005
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Kids shouldn’t be getting smartphones before the age of 13, study finds
9 June 2026 at 16:18
More than half of U.S. teens are losing sleep because of their smartphone use
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Expert explains why our fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim
9 June 2026 at 16:16
Often people assume that these wrinkles form because the skin absorbs water, which makes it swell up and buckle
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These parenting tactics can encourage bullying behavior in children, experts say
9 June 2026 at 16:13
Children learn which tactics work and are acceptable by seeing how adults, who hold power over them, employ them
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The truth about whether it’s better to shower in the morning or at night
9 June 2026 at 12:18
It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate
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The must-have concert accessory? Earplugs — and why experts recommend them
8 June 2026 at 21:01
The notion that earplugs diminish the experience is a common misconception
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This is the best time for your last caffeinated drink of the day
8 June 2026 at 20:00
The time to stop drinking caffeine earlier than you might expect
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Why a dad bod isn’t as harmless as it seems
9 June 2026 at 16:16
Approximately 100 million Americans live with obesity — a number that could more than double by 2050
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- This ancient stone fruit is exploding in popularity as people ditch ultra-processed snacks
This ancient stone fruit is exploding in popularity as people ditch ultra-processed snacks
8 June 2026 at 17:44
The superfoods are full of fiber, antioxidants and Vitamin B
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Why your teenager might get withdrawals from social media – and how to manage it
8 June 2026 at 15:36
We spoke to experts about why teenagers in particular can experience social media withdrawal symptoms
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This natural sweetener could power your next workout
8 June 2026 at 15:25
Research suggests honey can work comparably to commercial products such as energy drinks and gels
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Expert explains why exercise can cause dangerous allergic reactions
8 June 2026 at 15:04
Symptoms of exercise-induced anaphylaxis are similar to those seen with other allergic reactions
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Why teens get withdrawals from social media – and how to deal with it
8 June 2026 at 14:38
Stepping away from social media can initially trigger withdrawal-like symptoms.
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Wearable sleep trackers: Are they helping your health or causing anxiety?
8 June 2026 at 10:19
Does sleep tracking really live up to the hype?
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