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Health & Wellbeing
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‘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
Can certain food cravings predict a cancer diagnosis?
It's a compelling idea but modern research presents a more complex picture
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
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
Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse
A sleep therapist explains why some 'sleep hygiene' practices backfire – reinforcing sleeplessness rather than resolving it
‘Pastizzi may be the death of us’
God forbid you tell nanna you're on a diet! Do the Maltese tend to overindulge because we were once deprived of many food choices?
An excellent source of protein: health, hype and hard truths
How much do you need and how much is too much? An expert breaks down the facts and debunks common myths about protein in your diet
Teenagers no longer answer the phone
Is this silent approach a lack of manners, or a new trend and a right to privacy worth defending?