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 Skipping lunch may be the reason why you’re so hungry. Researchers at the University of Southern California said brain cells they’veContinue Reading
Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental health problem. But it isn’t always easy to get professional help, with long waiting lists in many countries. Worldwide, only about 28% of people with anxiety receive treatment. The figure is similar for the UK, and in the US about 37% receiveContinue Reading
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Bernardo Emanuelle/Shutterstock.com Beards have long attracted suspicion, sometimes seen as stylish, sometimes as unsanitary. But how dirty are they, really? Human skin is home to billions of microorganisms – mainly bacteria, but also fungi and viruses – and facial hair provides a unique environment for them to thrive. Research showsContinue Reading
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Weightlifting before cardio had clear benefits when it came to certain aspects of health. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Fitness enthusiasts have debated the question for decades: is it better to do cardio before or after lifting weights? Until recently, the answer has largely been down to preference – with some enjoyingContinue Reading
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