Marben/Shutterstock Popularised in the 2009 Drew Barrymore film, Whip It, roller derby is one of the fastest growing sports for women worldwide – particularly in the US. While this roller speed-skating competition was originally established as a marathon race in the 1930s, the modern, kick-ass, punk-inspired, version began in theContinue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Hundreds of people in England with aggressive blood cancer are set to benefit from an innovative new treatment that reprogrammes aContinue Reading
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vebboy/Shutterstock Google “improve leg circulation” and you may see sponsored ads for electronic muscle stimulators that claim to boost blood flow to your feet. But is there any evidence they work? Peripheral artery disease is a surprisingly common condition affecting more than one in ten people aged over 65 inContinue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Nurture is more influential than nature when it comes to number of major diseases and premature death, according to a newContinue Reading
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Almost five years ago, a new law came into force in Wales making it illegal to sell alcohol for less than 50p per unit. Since its introduction, we have been evaluating the effects of minimum alcohol pricing and our findings have recently been published. These will help Welsh Government ministersContinue Reading
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists are developing smart pyjamas which could monitor disorders such as sleep apnoea at home. Cambridge University researchers said the garmentContinue Reading
Whatever the reason, there are many things you can do to get out of a funk. Vectorium/ Shutterstock Are you feeling worn out? Struggling with lingering sadness, anxiety or feelings of indifference? If so, you might be stuck in a funk. There are many reasons you might find yourself inContinue Reading
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