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Mindfulness involves focusing attention on the present moment and observing thoughts and sensations, which is thought to help reduce stress by helping individuals avoid emotional reactions and overthinking.

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Could mindfulness help ease symptoms of the menopause?

Practicing mindfulness could help reduce the number of symptoms experienced during the menopause.

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Eating too quickly can lead to health problems

Studies have shown that eating too quickly can lead to several health problems.

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New research has linked a chemical found in common everyday products - for example in triclosan, an ingredient in some toothpastes, - with a higher rate of heart disease and cancer.

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New study links exposure to household chemical with heart disease, cancer

New US research has found a link between dichlorophenols (DCPs), chemicals commonly found in a variety of common everyday products, and a higher risk of cancer and heart disease.

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When we receive text messages, we bend our necks to read and respond to them. This movement, which some users repeat up to several hundred times a day, can be damaging to physical health.

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Your smartphone might be the cause of your neck pain, new study says

A new study published in PLOS One reveals that prolonged cellphone use, and in particular text messaging, can cause neck pain and have an impact on soft tissue that surrounds the spine.

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Following guidelines for heart health can also reduce diabetes risk

New US research has found that following seven healthy lifestyle guidelines for preventing heart disease also appears to help prevent diabetes.

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New research has found that sleeping less than six hours a night could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Sleeping less than six hours a night linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease: Study

New research has found that sleeping less than six hours a night could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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'Zebra' tribal bodypaint cuts fly bites 10-fold: study

Traditional white-striped bodypainting practiced by indigenous communities mimics zebra stripes to reduce the number of potentially harmful horsefly bites a person receives by up to 10-fold, according to new research published Wednesday.

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Colgate Total toothpaste to relaunch, this time sans triclosan

With a launch party on Jan. 31 and a coming Super Bowl commercial, Colgate-Palmolive Co. is making a big splash for its new version of Colgate Total toothpaste.

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Having a sedentary lifestyle cancels out heart benefits of being a healthy weight

New US research has found that individuals with a healthy body mass index (BMI) but who lead a sedentary lifestyle may be at the same risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) as those who are overweight.

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Five ways to boost your mental health this year

We all know eating right and keeping fit is important, but here are some simple ways to also look after your mental health in 2019.

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An Indian woman arranging sanitary napkins on Jan. 10, 2019 during an attempt to enter the Guinness World Record by creating the longest line of sanitary pads at the 62nd edition of 'All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG)' in Bangalore.

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Sanitary pad record in India to promote menstrual hygiene

Participants at a medical congress in India have set a new Guinness World Record for the longest line of sanitary pads, in a move aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene.

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It’s 2019: Reduce sugar to achieve overall fitness goal

There are days when hunger pangs strike at just the wrong time, for instance when we are at work, lunch was only about two hours ago, and dinner is still a long way off.

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One of the benefits of the Mediterranean diet is that it allows for the consumption of a variety of dishes – in moderation, of course.

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2019 dietary 'trend': Out with Ketogenic, in with Mediterranean

The coastal residents of the Mediterranean Sea are known for consuming legumes and healthy fats.

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New Australian research found that regular moderate alcohol consumption could increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as a heart flutter.

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New study links two drinks per day to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

New Australian research found that regular moderate alcohol consumption could increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as a heart flutter.

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Study details how high fiber diets make for healthier lives

People who eat lots of high-fiber and whole grain foods have lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other chronic diseases than people whose diets are low in fiber, a study commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

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Games industry asks WHO to hold fire on 'gaming disorder'

Video games are compelling, but does playing them too much constitute a medical condition? The gaming industry is trying to avoid “gaming disorder” becoming a formally recognized ailment.

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AI beats expert doctors at finding cervical pre-cancers

Artificial intelligence may be poised to wipe out cervical cancer, after a study showed on Thursday computer algorithms can detect pre-cancerous lesions far better than trained experts or conventional screening tests.

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Paris tops ranking of world's healthiest cities

Paris has been named the world's healthiest city.

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WHO study likens palm oil lobbying to tobacco and alcohol industries

The palm oil industry is deploying tactics similar to those of the alcohol and tobacco industries to influence research into the health effects of its product, WHO said.

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According to a new research, the more attempts you make to stop smoking the more likely you are to finally succeed.

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Repeated attempts to quit smoking make it more likely you'll succeed

According to a new research, the more attempts you make to stop smoking the more likely you are to finally succeed.

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In a survey conducted by Slimming World, participants who had tried low-carb diets said the method was hard to follow.

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Planning to lose weight? Avoid low-carb diets

The low-carb diet is commonly seen as an effective way to lose weight

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Set aside five minutes every day to write down what you are grateful for.

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Seven ways to stop complaining and be happier

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The current findings suggest that there are potential metabolites which can explain how consuming eggs is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, although the researchers note that further studies are needed.

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An egg a day may help keep diabetes away according to new study

Eating eggs may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes according to new research.

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New review finds non-sugar sweeteners bring no extra benefits for health

New European research has found little evidence to suggest that non-sugar sweeteners have any significant benefits for health when used instead of regular sugars.

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New study links drinking soda with higher risk of kidney disease

New US research has found that a high intake of sugar sweetened beverages such as sweetened fruit drinks and soda may be linked to an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Diuresis is caused by your body sensing the threat of hypothermia, so it is important to be mindful of how cold you are getting, and whether or not it might be safer to try to get somewhere warm.

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This is why you pee more when it's cold

The average rate of urination for adults is between four to six times a day, however people, with diuresis will urinate more often than that; without a change in fluid or salt intake.

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Sitting down for a while before standing up allows the body to adjust to gravity, thus alleviating the sensation of dizziness.

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If you often feel dizzy when standing up quickly, this is why

For some people, recurrent orthostatic hypotension could be related to baroreceptor dysfunction.

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The trend for yoga shows no signs of slowing down. It is still in ACSM’s top 10 fitness predictions for 2019, coming in as the seventh biggest trend for next year after also being ranked at number 7 in last year’s survey.

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Fitness trends 2019: How your workout will change next year

With many popular workouts getting fresh updates for 2019, with at-home fitness getting some high-tech accessories, and new trends in yoga emerging, next year is an opportunity to get better results than ever before.

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A recent study indicates that REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD), which often leads sufferers to kick and yell while asleep, may be linked to various forms of mental illness.

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Study links REM sleep disorder to mental illness

A recent study indicates that REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD), which often leads sufferers to kick and yell while asleep, may be linked to various forms of mental illness.

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Postnatal depression is not an exclusive disorder for mothers. Fathers may also suffer from it and it is linked to emotional problems for teenage daughters.

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Postnatal depression happens to fathers, linked to depression in teenage daughters: Study

Postnatal depression is not an exclusive disorder for mothers. Fathers may also suffer from it and it is linked to emotional problems for teenage daughters.

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