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Why many studies wrongly claim it’s healthy to drink a little alcohol

It is becoming clear that any amount of alcohol is harmful, so why do so many studies claim that moderate drinking could help you live longer?

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We're ignoring easy ways to encourage children to be physically active

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How much exercise do children really need – and what type?

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How fast do we get out of shape and is there a way to slow the loss?

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We may finally know how the placebo effect relieves pain

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How to use psychology to hack your mind and fall in love with exercise

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Why slow running could be even more beneficial than running fast

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If your gym instructor is an iPad, what is lost – and gained?

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What is the optimal amount of exercise and how much is too much?

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How diseases like smallpox survived long ocean voyages

Modern mathematical tools reveal the conditions pathogens needed to remain active in a ship’s population for the duration of a historical journey

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When is the best time to exercise to get the most from your workout?

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The remarkable science-backed ways to get fit as fast as possible

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Covid-19 hit women harder than men in India, unlike most of the world

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Retinol's anti-ageing effects may work by changing your skin microbes

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