Ten simple lifestyle changes that can reduce your blood pressure
Telegraph: About half of heart attacks and strokes are associated with high blood pressure
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How do you know if you’re addicted to cannabis?
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Telegraph: Our bodies and energy needs change as we age. Here's what to aim for.
I’m a health nut and a wine lover – so how can I enjoy a tipple safely?
Telegraph: Boudicca Fox-Leonard asks the experts for their advice on lower-risk drinking.
What is 'fasted cardio' and should you try it?
A-listers swear by exercising on an empty stomach. But can it really help you lose weight?
All you need to know about scabies - but were afraid to ask
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Opinion: Like Hilary Swank, I just had a baby at 48 - and I feel great
Telegraph: More than 2000 women over 45 gave birth in the UK in 2022.
‘It’s a relief to be 60 – my life was a disaster in my 20s and 30s’
Telegraph opinion: Liz Hoggard has good news for the world's late bloomers.
'Be gentle': Ariana Grande addresses body-shaming
The pop star took to TikTok on Tuesday to share a rare three-minute confessional.
‘I was handed a death sentence – but 20 years on, I’m still here’
Telegraph: Diagnosed with MND at 36, Suzanne Maguire Phillips is a 'medical mystery'.
Why you can enjoy cheese, chocolate and pasta – and still lose weight
Telegraph: A little bit of what you fancy does you good, experts say.
The secret to beating hay fever could lie in your gut
Telegraph: There's a growing body of evidence to suggest diet can alleviate allergies.
Opinion: The case for staying married to a spouse you cannot stand
New York Times: For years, Frimet Goldberger loathed her husband. She's glad she stayed.
Why oral hygiene is crucial to your overall health
New York Times: Gum disease has been associated with a wide range of health conditions.
Ask the experts: I love my partner but not his kids - do we have a future together?
Psychologists and family therapists Nic & Verity answer your sex and relationship queries.
New warning about potent drug Alpha-PVP being sold as MDMA
The off-white powder can cause paranoia, anxiety, and a dry or numb mouth.
The Finnish secret to happiness? Knowing when you have enough
New York Times: The happiest people in the world aren't that happy. But they are content.
Whooping cough: Scientists sequence strain but face challenges in tracking spread
Three babies have died from the disease, also known as pertussis, this year.
Why Easter chocolate doesn't have to be bad for you
The good, the bad, and the just plain delicious of all those Easter eggs.
Thousands of state homes sit empty, maintenance budget up $410m
State homes are being brought to Healthy Homes standards - but some are empty.
Matt Heath: Doing 30 minutes of yoga every day has changed my life
Opinion: It’s easy to start and stops you grunting like a pig...
'Detrimental effects': Nation outlaws vaping to 'protect the public's health'
'Why not ban tobacco as well?' says a critic of the law.
Three ways to measure how fit you are, without focusing on weight
New York Times: Body size doesn't necessarily correspond to health, research suggests.
5 period myths busted: Do menstrual cycles actually sync?
Turns out there's an awful lot that we don't know about periods.
Lewis Capaldi says worsening health could force him to quit music
'There are times it has been really bad, I’ve wondered whether I can continue to do this.'
High cholesterol at 39: The causes, the risks and what you can do about it
Telegraph: There's a misconception that only older, unfit people have high cholesterol.
Three reasons you should stop brushing your teeth in the shower
Shower brushing may speed up your morning routine, but is it good for you?
'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available
“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”
'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ
“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”
Can having a mobile phone in your pocket make you infertile?
A doctor has revealed the main reasons men may struggle with infertility.
'Huge': Major cancer breakthrough could help patients avoid chemo
A ground-breaking blood test is being trialled in the UK.
Hair, makeup and rongoā Māori medicine
The healing journey of former Māori Television head of hair and makeup, Bianca Fallon.
Adored ballet teacher fights in hospital to make it to her 50th Jubilee show
Whether she was in hospital or not, the show had to go on, she said.
'I’m so proud of him': Melanie Lynskey's husband opens up about alcoholism battle
He 'didn't think he deserved' to be with the Kiwi actress when they started dating.