Fitness

Outdoor exercise prevents diseases

Exercising outdoors can prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including depression and type 2 diabetes.

Dermatologists Say These Hair Oils Promote Long, Thick, Healthy Hair

Say goodbye to dry, thinning hair and hello to shiny, healthy strands.

The Longest COVID-19 Infection on Record - Dutch Man Hosts Virus for 613 Days

A man infected with COVID for 613 days has died in the Netherlands. His weak body gave the virus the opportunity to form over 50 mutations. Researchers warn that new and dangerous coronavirus mutations could emerge this way.

Take Your Home Gym to the Next Level With These 9 Power Racks

Get everything you need to lift heavy at home.

How to Be More Timely

Have you been rolling out of bed with minutes to spare?. Maybe you've been wondering to yourself: "where does all the time go?". Strive to be on time with these helpful tips:.

How to help a depressed friend

According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression. It’s a serious, and treatable, condition that causes tremendous pain to the person suffering from it, and can be very painful for those around that person too. If someone close to you is suffering, you may feel helplessness, fear, anger, guilt, and/or frustration. However, you are not powerless in this situation. There are things you can do to help. To find out what they are, according to leading experts, click through this gallery.

Millions of people are discovering they have a facial feature that makes them a 'mutant'

No two people are the same, but there are certain similarities that people share – and not all of them are immediately obvious. It was revealed a while back that people with blue eyes are all descended from the same person, and now experts have confirmed that people with one specific facial features are all technically ‘mutants’. What’s the facial ...

Doctor reveals difference between what adults and children see when they die

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more? - New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more

These are the best cities in the world for your health

Can Chocolate Be a Part of a Healthy Diet?

Have you ever wondered if chocolate can be included in a well-balanced diet?. The answer is yes, but it depends. Here's how to keep chocolate as healthy as possible:

Here Are the Best Dog Running Leashes to Keep Up With Your Pup

Choose from our list of the best picks for dog walkers and runners alike!

Most Americans think they aren't getting enough sleep

9 Best Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere, Fitness Experts Say

Looking for a workout you can do anywhere? These are the easiest and most versatile bodyweight exercises, fitness experts say.

The most and least stressful jobs in the world

Stress is a real problem in the workplace and while some careers are more stressful than others, most people can relate to feeling stressed while on the job. The British newspaper City A.M. published the current list of most and least stressful jobs in the world based on data compiled by recruitment site CareerCast.

9 Best Barbell Pads for Strength Training, According to Fitness Trainers

No shame in a little extra cushioning for hip thrusts (and beyond).

26 healthy alternatives to your favourite comfort foods

Craving a lighter take on a takeaway, a hearty-but-healthy dinner or a saintly sweet treat for dessert? Our roundup of lower-carb comfort food recipes is sure to have something to suit you.

How to tell if you're exercising too much

Diet and exercise are pillars of a healthy lifestyle. We're told that exercise is a beneficial activity that will improve both our body and mind. However, did you know that you could take exercise too far? Overexercising is what happens when you cross the threshold from a healthy habit to a harmful one. Too much exercise can negatively impact your sleep schedule, your mood, and even cause you to gain weight! Click through the following gallery to find out the symptoms of overexercising, and how you can recover.

14 Sleek Slip-On Shoes for Every Budget and Style

They're breathable, lightweight, and cover up any gnarly toe situation.

Do you know how to defend yourself in these situations?

Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert

Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading across the globe, and particularly in Europe, due to climate breakdown, an expert has said. The insects spread illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever, the prevalences of which have hugely increased over the past 80 years as global heating has given them the warmer, more humid conditions they thrive in. Prof Rachel Lowe who leads the global health resilience group at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center in...

Debunking the Myth of Ginger - The Spicy Health Booster

Ginger has been known as a wonder root for years, but is it truly a superfood? Nutrition expert Uwe Knop advises who should consume it and who should steer clear of it.

Man charged after seizure of €125,000 worth of drugs used to control anxiety

The drugs were seized during an intelligence-led multi-agency operation in Tipperary town yesterday.

Training for a marathon? Read our guide first

Marathon running is not for the weak of heart, body, or—indeed—mind. Despite this fact, more than a million people compete in marathons around the globe each year. If you want to join the cohort, you will need grit, determination, and some expert-backed advice. To help you with the last piece of the puzzle, we spoke to certified coach and founder of The Running Center, Mindy Solkin. Should you be new to the realms of running, you’ve come to the right place. Here, she shares her expert advice on how to get started.

Prince William says 'I'm here now' as he visits school

Prince William says 'I'm here now' as he accepts an invitation to visit a school in Birmingham to see their mental health strategies.

Why the human brain has shrunk

PETA urges people to stop using salmon sperm as latest beauty tweakment

PETA has issued a warning against using salmon sperm as a beauty treatment after the bizarre tweakment has started taking off in the cosmetic industry. Salmon sperm, or more specifically the nucleotide within it, has been used as a form of anti-ageing. It first made waves in Korea with people injecting the solution and has since been approved for t...

You don't need the gym to build a stronger core — use these 3 dumbbell abs exercises instead

This is the perfect core burner for those short on time. Just grap a pair of light dumbbells and let's go.

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Grieving families looking for answers after report alleges doctor denied life-saving transplants

Grieving families spoke at a press conference on April 24 of their search for answers after the New York Times published an article on April 18, alleging Dr. J. Steve Bynon Jr. of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center of manipulating records to ensure select patients became ineligible for receiving transplants.

Increasing your steps by this much could lower your blood pressure

Dermatologists Say These Creams Work Wonders on Dry, Cracked Feet

Your feet are naturally more dry than other body parts, so slather up!

Celebrities who died from Alzheimer's disease

According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia. The most common cause of death among Alzheimer's patients is aspiration pneumonia. This happens when, due to difficulty in swallowing caused by the disease, one inadvertently inhales food particles, liquid, or even gastric fluid. Alzheimer's can happen to anyone, and unfortunately, many famous people's lives have been cut short because of it, including actors, musicians, and athletes. Click through this gallery to remember the celebrities who died from Alzheimer's.

Traitors star Mollie Pearce spreads end of life care awareness with Marie Curie

The video series has been created to support Superdrug’s new ‘Purchase for Marie Curie Nurses’ campaign.

16 Breathable Shoes That Won’t Suffocate Your Feet

Set your feet free of sweat and smell.

More than 44m Americans living in areas with toxic levels of pollution

Americans are suffering from the worst levels of air pollution in 25 years, according to a new report. West Coast cities are primarily affected because of the large number of wildfires and drought.

Undiagnosed sleep disorders are damaging health, and costing billions

The Dreaming of Change report says society has 'normalised sleep issues', deterring 69 per cent of those affected from ever seeking support despite suffering for an average of six years.

1000-Lb Sisters’ Tammy Slaton stuns fans with 440 pound weight loss

Can you really "manifest" your dreams?

World Malaria Day: A cause of 'huge concern' among authorities in India

This Thursday marks World Malaria Day. The parasite mostly spreads to people via infected mosquitoes and can cause symptoms including fever, headaches and chills. It mostly affects children under 5 and pregnant women. Of the 12 countries that carry about 70% of the global burden of malaria, 11 are in Africa and the other is India. FRANCE 24’s Pavni Mittal reports from New Delhi.

Woman fell pregnant with 'miracle baby' while battling same cancer that killed her dad

Paige Gouge, 27, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma - an aggressive brain tumour - aged 25. Her dad, Mark Gouge, had passed away at age 37 from the same cancer in June 2000

Strictly's Dianne Buswell reveals dad has finished chemotherapy

Strictly's Dianne Buswell reveals dad has finished chemotherapy - The red-haired professional dancer declared her parent as her ‘hero’ as she praised his strength and ability to maintain a smile throughout this difficult period

Meet a Gen X ALICE in Michigan who struggles to pay for prescriptions and can only afford one meal a day: 'I make too much to get help.'

Cherie Tobias, 48, can't afford groceries but doesn't qualify for government assistance.

US woman becomes first person to receive pig kidney transplant combined with mechanical heart

Dame Kelly Holmes: ‘Getting old is a privilege but ageing I don’t like’

Dame Kelly Holmes: ‘Getting old is a privilege but ageing I don’t like’ - The double Olympic gold medallist, 54, talks to Lisa Salmon about the aches and pains of ageing, and and how she’s dealing with getting older.

How to Form Better Health Habits

The hyper-achievers in our life may often seem superhuman, but experts say their willpower is merely a force of habit. When good habits become established, it won't take miraculous willpower to make healthy decisions. Here are a few strategies on how to form healthier habits:

TV tonight: the awful true story of wellness influencer Belle Gibson

Instagram’s Worst Con Artist 9pm, ITV1 This bleak two-part documentary tells the story of Australian Belle Gibson, who became an Instagram sensation in 2013 after launching a clean-eating app in response to a stated diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. Her followers marvelled at how well she looked, but there was a reason for that – her cancer was a fiction. A story of dangerous betrayal: not only did Gibson monetise her lie but she also turned...

No, I'm not seven months pregnant, that's a HERNIA!

Paul Milham, 45, from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire is worried he 'looks seven months pregnant' due to his 17.5cm hernia that could take two years to be removed.

Easy ways to hydrate without drinking water

The importance of water in our diets is hard to exaggerate. With the human body composed of up to 60% water, H2O is essential and hydration key to leading a healthy, happy life. For those of us who enjoy drinking water, this is great news. However, for those of us who don't like the taste of water (or lack thereof), or are simply indifferent to it, it can be difficult to take in as much water as the body needs. Of course, there is no substitute for water and it's important to aim for at least two liters a day. However, there are other water sources that can complement drinking water in a pretty powerful way. Check out this gallery for some easy ways to hydrate without drinking water.

The strange world of molecular gastronomy

You’ve probably heard of molecular gastronomy before, and you have probably been confused as to what it might be! In the avant-garde realm of culinary exploration, molecular gastronomy reigns supreme; chefs become modern-day alchemists as they create dishes that are designed to entice and vivify. But what is molecular gastronomy, exactly? And can anyone do it? Click through this gallery to find all the information you need about this strange branch of cooking.