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How to fall safely if you’re over 65
Martial arts instructors reveal how to avoid injuries when you take a tumble.
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New research shows exercise clears brain toxins and stimulates neuron growth.
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Male infertility is increasing at an alarming rate.
ADHD and sleep problems: The complete guide
Telegraph: Many people with ADHD often have sleep difficulties.
Optimism is good for your health. But what if you're already too negative?
Whether you see the glass as half-full or half-empty affects your overall health.
How Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drink
More people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.
The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong in your 70s and beyond
Telegraph: Exercise can stop our bodies from dwindling, and it’s never too late to start.
Coffee drinkers: Should you delay your morning caffeine hit?
NY Times: Some influencers say that doing so can offer benefits. We looked at the evidence
The five simple exercises that are crucial in midlife
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The five simple tests that tell how well you’re ageing
It’s time to start future-proofing your body.
The heart health risks for midlife women – and how to beat them
Research reveals menopausal women could be at risk of cardiovascular illness.
How probiotics can revolutionise our health
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Six reasons walking is still the ultimate exercise
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Nine foods that improve your brain health
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Midlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.