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Why 36 to 46 is the most critical decade for your health

Telegraph: Our party lifestyles take their toll.

Four ways to know if you're in the alcoholic danger zone

Telegraph: How to make sure drinking doesn’t slip into a problem.

'Really nasty substance': Why no type of alcohol is safe

New York Times: Are any types of alcohol less risky than others?

Toxic positivity: Why 'stay positive' can harm mental health

Sometimes, an upbeat response covers up an uncomfortable emotion.

13 reasons you might be losing your hair – and what to do about them

Telegraph: The experts explain what’s really behind male and female hair loss.

How a scientist who studies ‘super agers’ exercises for a longer life

Exercise tops the list of proven methods for slowing ageing and boosting healthspan.

Dick Van Dyke opens up on nearing 100: 'I've lost a lot of friends'

He credited his longevity to regular exercise and staying positive.

Rough night ahead? Try sleep banking to stay alert

Snoozing for extra hours before a period of sleep deprivation can help.

Too young for dementia? The six warning signs for people under 65

Early onset dementia is rising, affecting nearly 80,000 under-65s

The worst time to exercise for a good night’s sleep

Exercising within four hours of bedtime can reduce sleep by up to 43 minutes.

How hard do you have to push yourself to get stronger?

New York Times: How to find the right effort level for a strength workout.

Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?

New York Times: What is metformin and why are people experimenting with it?

The sleep trends experts think you should (and shouldn’t) try

New York Times: Mouth tape, melatonin, “worry journals” - do they actually help?

'The silent killer': Heart Foundation's urgent blood pressure push

High blood pressure contributes to 4000 cardiovascular deaths yearly in NZ.

5 surprising things linked to cancer – and what to know about them

Studies have suggested tattoos, hair treatments and even hot tea might be a problem.

We have trillions of micro-organisms in our gut - but what role do they play in our health?

There are more organisms in our gut than there are human cells in our body.

Brewing the perfect cup: Which coffee method boosts heart health?

Telegraph: The way you brew your coffee might be causing cholesterol spikes.

What nearly brainless rodents know about weight loss and hunger

New York Times: We might not be choosing to eat as consciously as we think.