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Health & Wellbeing
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Walking 7,000 steps a day a huge boost to health
Lancet study finds that you don't need to hit 10,000 steps a day to get major health benefits
Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
Women’s sleep is shaped by a complex mix of biological, psychological and social factors, says Amelia Scott
MaltaHip Project: what’s next?
What is the MaltaHip Project and how will the team from the University of Malta be changing the lives of millions of people with joint-related issues?
Even one day off alcohol makes a difference
This timeline maps the many health benefits you'll discover when you stop drinking and gives tips on how to stop or cut down
Staying positive might protect against memory loss
Want to remember things better as you get older? Christian van Nieuwerburgh explains that the secret might be surprisingly simple: focus on feeling good
How to support someone who is grieving
Counsellor and psychologist Lucy Poxon suggests five research-backed strategies to help you do the right thing
Sleep divorce: could sleeping separately from your partner lead to better rest?
Alix Mellor highlights the pros and potential cons of such an arrangement
Travelling with food allergies? These 9 tips can help you stay safer in the skies
Documented allergic reactions during flights are very rare, but as always, prevention is better than cure. Here is some expert advice
Embarrassed? Why this feeling might actually be good for you
Embarrassment can invite empathy and forgiveness, strengthening relationships explains Laura Elin Pigott
Why taking a cold shower on a hot day might be a bad idea
Adam Taylor explains why it might actually not be helping the body cool off at all and what you should do instead