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Health

What's the best treatment for prostate cancer?

Dr Mark Porter on whether treatment is always necessary for certain types of prostate cancer.

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Healthy eating

The best foods to eat to beat a cold

Feeling bunged up? A dietitian reveals the foods that fight colds and boost your immunity.

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Health

Head judge Shirley Ballas on how she lasts the live shows without a loo break

Strictly's Shirley on how bladder leaks are still taboo.

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Health

We're living longer, but not healthier: how can we turn it around?

As a new study reveals baby boomers are living longer, but in poor health, what can we do about it?

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Healthy eating

Do you really need to eat 30 plants a week?

We look at the evidence for this much-touted claim - plus, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's tips on how to add more plants to your diet.

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Sleep help

Why blue light and sleep shouldn't go to bed together

It's part of modern life, but blue light and sleep are not bed buddies.

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Exercise

7 surprising benefits of joining a gym

How joining a gym can enhance both your physical and social well-being.

Exercise

The benefits of exercise: how it helps us live longer and better

From improved heart health to better sleep, there are plenty of reasons to exercise regularly.

Strength training

A 10-move bodyweight strength workout that’s perfect for beginners

Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavy weights: you can use your own bodyweight to build muscle and stave off health conditions.

Strength training

Get started with beginners strength training: try our 15-minute workout

A personal trainer has everything to get you started including a simple workout.

Strength Training

Banish bingo wings: learn how to do a tricep dip

Tricep dips are a great way to build strength in the arms. Follow our handy step-by-step guide to master this move.

Running

Why 10k is the perfect distance, according to these running experts

Three long-time running devotees make the case for 10k being the ideal distance.

Walking

Are walking and navigation apps safe?

How to stay safe in the hills when using your phone to navigate.

Running

Be race-ready with our over 50s half-marathon pace chart

Running your best race is all about understanding what speed you should run for each mile.

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