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Health & Wellbeing
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Should companies be profiting from our fears?
The ‘anxiety economy’ is booming, but should companies be profiting from our fears? asks Paul Harrison
Is acupuncture worth it for back pain?
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a new study offers some answers: of 800 people with back pain, 40% improved by at least 30%
A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’
If you could, would you pay to live forever? Some Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t just making tech products – they’ve set their sights on immortality.
How much progress has been made against Alzheimer’s?
A look at recent advances in the fight against the disease
‘Being slightly overweight might not shorten your life; being very thin might’
The concept that you can be “fat but fit” continues to gain scientific backing: what the latest study reveals
Beauty sleep isn’t a myth
A sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful - and helps prevent under-eye circles, downturned mouth corners, acne and ageing
Everyday mindfulness in busy Malta: small rituals, big shifts
Founder of RAY Healing in Malta and well-being practitioner Sara Klimper suggests quick and simple ways to reduce the daily pressure on this fast-paced island
Can certain food cravings predict a cancer diagnosis?
It's a compelling idea but modern research presents a more complex picture
Rethinking weight loss: from quick fixes to lasting wellness
It’s time to redefine weight loss, not as a superficial goal but as a pursuit of optimal health, says Gillian Scerri
What your neck size reveals about your health
New research shows that neck circumference is an unexpected indicator of health - and a thick neck can even lead to a higher risk of car accidents