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Heart health

The best blood pressure monitors

From cuffs to bracelets, these are our expert's choice of blood pressure monitors.

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Health

Body mass index: What is it and is BMI an accurate measure of your weight?

Body mass index has long been used as a way of identifying if someone is a healthy weight or not. Find out just how accurate BMI is.

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Brain Health

Can your morning coffee really prevent dementia?

New research finds that espresso could stop rogue proteins that could cause dementia and Parkinson’s disease

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Health

Why do I have a dry mouth at night? Dr Mark Porter explains

Our resident doctor on what causes a dry mouth at night and how to deal with it.

Exercise

How to do a bicep curl for stronger arms

If you're wondering how to do a bicep curl the right way, let our fitness expert show you how.

Walking

Benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day, and its surprising origins

Why 10,000 steps became the standard, and whether you really need to hit this number daily.

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What's the best way to stop nosebleeds? Dr Mark Porter explains

Our medical expert offers advice on the best way to stop and treat nosebleeds.

Health

Why you should be worried about flu – and what you can do about it

Flu cases are surging: find out why it’s a problem and how you can protect yourself.

Health

How to keep well in cold weather with expert tips from a GP

Conquer the cold, not your budget, with these affordable ways to stay warm and healthy this winter.

Health

Failed at Dry January? Here’s why it doesn’t matter

If you’ve had a drink this month, don’t worry. Dry January may not be the saving grace you thought it was.

Health

Music for healing - how to fine tune your health

The sound of music can be an incredible healer – lifting mood, aiding recovery, and maybe even helping us feel younger.

Brain Health

12 easy ways to keep your brain sharp and beat memory loss

Limber up and give your brain a fun neurobics work out to help prevent cognitive decline as we get older.

Exercise

Start getting stronger: how to use dumbbells at home

Wondering how to use dumbbells? Our complete guide with 12 exercises to get you started.

Exercise

How to get active in January – and avoid getting injured

If your New Year's resolution is to get fitter, we've got 7 tips to help make it a fun year-round habit.

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