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Even a little bit of exercise can translate into huge health benefits. Studio Romantic/ Shutterstock There’s no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke. But sometimes it can be hard toContinue Reading
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Maria, the new biopic being released in cinemas and on Netflix, is the third in Pablo Larraín’s cinematic trilogy of remarkable women. The equally astounding Angelina Jolie portrays the late, great soprano Maria Callas – one of the most talented opera singers of the 20th century. But Callas’s career isContinue Reading
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Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free People who catch norovirus have been urged by the NHS to stay at home while they recover as cases of the illnessContinue Reading
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