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Health & Wellbeing
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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
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