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Simple, day-to-day tasks may delay Alzheimer’s and dementia, scientists say - The Washington Post
health 2026/02/21 10:05:03

Simple, day-to-day tasks may delay Alzheimer’s and dementia, scientists say - The Washington Post

The survey, one of the largest of its kind, promotes the idea that the texture of daily life can leave a measurable imprint on the aging brain.

The Washington Post
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'Burnout brought me to my knees - walking saved my life' - BBC
health 2026/02/21 07:13:43

'Burnout brought me to my knees - walking saved my life' - BBC

Dean Cooper shares how Cornish country lanes helped him deal with burnout and stress.

BBC News
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'That's me!': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions - BBC
health 2026/02/21 07:12:03

'That's me!': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions - BBC

More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs.

BBC News
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6 Supplements You Shouldn’t Be Taking for Better Heart Health, According to Dietitians - EatingWell
health 2026/02/21 06:00:00

6 Supplements You Shouldn’t Be Taking for Better Heart Health, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Supplements can help improve your health, but some others can be harmful. Discover 6 supplements dietitians recommend avoiding for better heart health.

Eatingwell.com
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How ultra-processed foods affect our gut microbiome - BBC
health 2026/02/21 02:00:00

How ultra-processed foods affect our gut microbiome - BBC

The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.

BBC News
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Nature Medicine to investigate study that found cancer treatment is better in morning - statnews.com
health 2026/02/21 01:18:06

Nature Medicine to investigate study that found cancer treatment is better in morning - statnews.com

Nature Medicine starts an investigation into inconsistencies in a study that found it was better to have immunotherapy in the morning.

STAT
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