After a trip to the hairdresser’s, I feel refurbished

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They aren’t qualified counsellors, but could legitimately whack those skills on to their CVsThere was a time when I went years without visiting a hairdresser. I know. But I found sitting bang in front...

Diverticulitis: the debilitating bowel disorder that’s weakening our guts

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About 1% of the UK population is likely to be hospitalised in their lifetime due to the condition. But scientists don’t know what causes itJohn Slater, a former railway worker who lives in Boston,...

Seven ways to help someone through a panic attack

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More than 13% of people are susceptible to panic attacks, which can be very intense and distressing. So what are the symptoms and how best can you respond?Educate yourselfAccording to the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), 13.2%...

Does having a higher IQ than Einstein guarantee success?

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Nishi Uggalle, winner of Channel 4’s Child Genius show, got the highest possible score in a Mensa test, but psychologists differ on whether such tests are reliableTwelve-year-old Nishi Uggalle, the newly crowned champion of Channel...

Why Is Hidden Fat Dangerous?

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It is not just about the presence of fat in the body but also the location and the type of fat — these characteristics are said to influence the associated health risks.Our body carries two kinds of...

Commentary: Racial bias influences health care — and it starts in the exam room

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"No doctor has ever reminded me that I am black before," the patient said, laughing and nodding his head to let me know he appreciated my advice.Just as he was startled by my open recognition...

Is jam coming to a sticky end?

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Health worries are damaging the sales of sugary spreads, but this doesn’t have to be the end of the preserveName: Jam.Age: The ancient Greeks used honey to preserve quinces, but modern jam probably dates to the...

The calming effects of sewing can help people express and heal themselves

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How absorbing your concentration in needlework relieves inner turmoilIgrew up in post-war Britain when, saved from German invasion – men returned from war, children from evacuation, families were reunited – the comfort of the...

Jillian Michaels slams the keto diet: ‘Bad plan for a million reasons’

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Don’t ask Jillian Michaels to participate in the keto diet.The fitness trainer slammed the ketogenic diet, which has a growing trend after celebrities such as Jenna Jameson and Halle Berry spoke out in support of the lifestyle. The...

How I accepted I’m an introvert – and learned to refuse invitations without guilt

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After years of drinking through social engagements to make them bearable, I finally acknowledged my fear of talking to strangers and made peace with itIwas on holiday in Turkey, visiting a Roman amphitheatre at...

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