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‘Teaching is in our DNA’: the Liverpool university that’s creating leaders in education
From being among first English universities to admit women, Catholics and Jewish people, to its philosophy to ‘teach in the round’, Liverpool Hope’s story is one of widening access and challenging orthodoxy
Which potato for which dish? How to choose the right spud for your recipe | Kitchen aide
Should you mash a maris? Do you know your king edwards from your duke of yorks? Our panel washes the mud off the mysteries of spud varieties
Spicy soup, roast squash and nasu dengaku: Michael Wignall’s recipes for winter pumpkin and squash
Roast pumpkin and chilli soup with feta; butternut squash, parma ham and a pumpkin and sunflower-seed pesto on toast; and roast squash with a Japanese glaze
The nature cure: how time outdoors transforms our memory, imagination and logic
Without engaging with natural environments, our brains cease to work well. As the new field of environmental neuroscience proves, exposure to nature isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity
The buddy boost: how ‘accountability partners’ make you healthy, happy and more successful
The idea of a friend who helps you commit to your goals is growing in popularity – whether you want to get fit, write a novel or build your business
It Was Late to Have a Baby. I Knew the Risks. I Still Wasn’t Ready for How Bad It Could Get.
I gave birth at 45. I didn’t know what it could cost me.
Scientists Can Now Make Robots With Bones, Ligaments And Tendons: Welcome To Westworld
Scientists now have the ability to create a complex robot hand with bones, tendons and ligaments using 3D printers ... just like the android hosts use in
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Life in a tunnel: How the 41 banded, and survived, together
41 men were trapped in a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas for 17 days. They survived by using minimal resources and communicating with rescuers through pipes.
What Are the Rules of Working Out When You’re Sick?
Bookmark this for days when you have sniffles or a churning gut but still want to move your body.
6 Legit Ways to Support Your Immune System
Here’s how to give your body what it needs to keep you healthy.
4 Ways to Actually Reduce Your Heart Failure Risk, According to Science
These habits can make a big impact over time—and it’s never too late to start.
How to Identify (and Treat) All the Different Little Bumps on Your Face
We’ve got expert advice—and pictures!—to help you navigate this, uh, rough terrain.
Yes, You Can Remove Skin Tags. No, You Shouldn’t Do It Yourself
It’s just not worth the risk of bleeding, scarring, or infection.
How to Tell If a Mole Might Actually Be Skin Cancer
It’s especially important to be on alert for changes in size, shape, or color.
12 Things Dermatologists Want You to Know About Skin Cancer
Your best bet at protecting yourself starts with these expert-approved facts.
The Best Things to Eat and Drink When You’re Sick and Feel Like Trash
Because you need energy to fight off a cold, the flu, and other gnarly bugs.
15 Breakfast Foods That Pack More Protein Than an Egg
Delicious swaps that will pull you out of your omelet rut.
The 24 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility
Your creaky knees, stiff hips, and achy back will thank you.
15 Kettlebell Moves That Will Work Every Muscle in Your Body
Your arms, shoulders, core, and legs will be feeling this.
What to Know About Doing Cardio If You Have Heart Problems
You’re not playing it safe by skipping it entirely.
Here’s What Heart Failure Actually Does to Your Body
No, it doesn’t mean your heart stops working.
Grocery Diaries: A Novice Home Chef Who Makes Meals With High Blood Pressure in Mind
“Who knew I could cook?”
9 Things That Up Your Risk of High Blood Pressure
Hypertension can happen in young people, too.
3 Reasons You Really Need to Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers
The definition of high blood pressure has changed for the first time in over a decade.
What Is Heart Failure?
Heart failure is a condition that occurs when your heart can't pump enough blood for your body's needs. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments for heart failure.
What are Blood Clotting Disorders? Fact Sheet
Blood clotting disorders are problems in the bodyâs ability to control how blood clots. This fact sheet describes the types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Here’s What Heart Failure Actually Does to Your Body
No, it doesn’t mean your heart stops working.
Blood Pressure Readings: Why Higher At Home?
Blood pressure that consistently measures higher outside a medical office is called masked hypertension.
Almost Half of All U.S. Adults Have Heart Disease or High Blood Pressure
Know your numbers.
11 Delicious Ways to Reap the Health Benefits of Ginger
Toss it in everything from cozy soups to stir-fries to your morning smoothies.
31 High-Protein Dinners That Taste Great and Keep You Full
With these ideas, you’ll be on your way to a less-hangry bedtime.
How to Stop Rancid ‘Protein Farts’ From Ruining Your Workout (and Your Life)
Building muscle doesn’t have to be so stinky.
How to Nourish Yourself If a Crohn’s Diagnosis Has You Freaked Out About Food
Good news: Your favorite stuff isn’t automatically off limits.
A GI Doc Shares the Gut-Friendly Breakfast She Eats Every Single Day
It packs protein, fiber, and probiotics into one easy, no-cook meal.
Why You Should Stop Dumping Out the Watery Liquid on Top of Your Yogurt
Here’s what to do instead.
Is Drinking Dunkin’s New Spiked Coffee a Terrible Decision, Health-Wise?
A dietitian weighs in on Boston’s answer to the espresso martini.
George Chuvalo: the boxer nobody could knock down
Canadian boxing great George Chuvalo went blow-for-blow with legends, but it came at a cost. W5's Sandie Rinaldo speaks with Chuvalo's children about the damage that 93 fights did to their father's cognitive health. 'Boom Boom Chuvalo' airs Friday at 10/9 on CTV.
W5 follows the boxing life of George Chuvalo
Canadian heavyweight boxing champion George Chuvalo was interviewed multiple times by W5 as he prepared to take on legends of the sport, and after he hung up his gloves.
'Miracle' 9-Year-Old Boy Once Diagnosed with Leukemia — and Given 3 Days to Live — Now Dances for a Cause (Exclusive)
At 2 years old, Aiden Adedipe was diagnosed with acute leukemia. Now, 9, he has defied the odds of his diagnosis and uses his dancing skills to raise money for cancer research.
"He's definitely our miracle child:" Young cancer survivor uses dance to raise money for cancer research
The resilient 8-year-old is getting the community on the dance floor to make a difference.
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George Chuvalo: the boxer nobody could knock down
Canadian boxing great George Chuvalo went blow-for-blow with legends, but it came at a cost. W5's Sandie Rinaldo speaks with Chuvalo's children about the damage that 93 fights did to their father's cognitive health. 'Boom Boom Chuvalo' airs Friday at 10/9 on CTV.www.ctvnews.ca
W5 follows the boxing life of George Chuvalo
Canadian heavyweight boxing champion George Chuvalo was interviewed multiple times by W5 as he prepared to take on legends of the sport, and after he hung up his gloves.www.ctvnews.ca
The Great ‘Fentanyl Trash Can’ Freak-out
How competing text threads, park litter, and a tragic Bronx day-care death made Brooklyn parents lose their minds.
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Why most tennis players struggle to make a living
Tennis fails where other sports provide a living for their players.
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Why doesn’t Sudafed PE work?
Phenylephrine is the main ingredient in Sudafed PE but research shows it doesn’t work better than a placebo. So why is it still on shelves?
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Cow burps are a climate problem. Can seaweed help?
Changing the diet of cows might help them release less methane.
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How China is designing flood-resistant cities
It’s time to redesign cities for climate change.
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The race to optimize grief
Startups are selling grief tech, ghostbots, and the end of mourning as we know it.
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Why influencers with 7, 8, or 10 kids are having a moment
Americans are having smaller families. Why are we obsessed with large ones?
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Hollywood is missing the big picture on the opioid crisis
From Pain Hustlers to Dopesick to The Fall of the House of Usher, filmmakers are fascinated by the epidemic. But what are they saying?
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Too much stuff: can we solve our addiction to consumerism?
The long read: Alarmed by the rising tide of waste we are all creating, my family and I decided to try to make do with much less. But while individual behaviour is important, real change will require action on a far bigger scale
How to Set Your Thermostat—According to Science
Win the family arguments over heating your home this winter—or better yet, avoid them altogether—with this handy guide.
Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah Is Reimagining Cancer Care
All but raised in oncology wards, Dr. Subbiah is on a mission to make cancer care work for everyone, including those usually overlooked.
Dr. Paula Johnson Is Breaking Down the Barriers to Better Health
An accomplished cardiologist and the first Black woman president of Wellesley College, Dr. Johnson's life's work is improving quality of care for women and women of color around the world.
You Need a Heat Pump. Soon You’ll Have More American-Made Options
The Biden administration is announcing $169 million to supercharge domestic production of a device beloved by climate and energy nerds.
Here’s How Bad Climate Change Will Get in the US—and Why There’s Still Hope
The nation’s Fifth National Climate Assessment paints a dark portrait of worsening disasters. But it also points toward accelerating progress and a cleaner future.
It's Time to Buy Rechargeable Batteries for All Your Household Gadgets
Panasonic’s Eneloop rechargeable batteries are a great alternative to wasteful disposables.
A Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment May Cause Cancer. The FDA Is Investigating
CAR-T cell therapy harnesses the immune system to attack blood cancers. Six years after approving the first treatment, the FDA is investigating whether it can give rise to secondary cancers.
The First Crispr Medicine Just Got Approved
The gene-editing therapy, called Casgevy, uses Crispr to prevent debilitating pain in patients with sickle cell disease. It also eliminates the need for regular blood transfusions in people with beta thalassemia.
Science News: Health, Robotics, Climate Change, Space News
Get in-depth science coverage at WIRED including news, the latest research and discoveries and how technology is shaping the world of science.
Dr. Dara Norman Wants to Bring More People Into Science
From data access to scientific merit, Dr. Norman is working to make astronomy—and all STEM fields—more inclusive.
A Personalized Brain Implant Curbed a Woman’s OCD
A device in her brain delivers jolts of electricity when it detects abnormal neural activity associated with obsessive thoughts.
How Many Microbes Does It Take to Make You Sick?
Exposure to a virus isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. The concept of “infectious dose” suggests there are simple ways to stay safer from harm.
The Precarious Rise of Disposable Vapes
Disposable vapes from brands like Elf Bar and Lost Mary have taken over the ecigarette market and become a hit among young people. Governments are trying to figure out what to do.
Think You Have SAD? Think Again
Research has questioned whether seasonal depression actually exists. Maybe that doesn’t matter
Dr. Michelle Wong Brings the Science of Skincare to New Audiences
Misinformation about skincare runs rampant on social media. The chemist behind the Lab Muffin Beauty Science blog is here to clear things up.
PTSD patients' brains work differently when recalling traumatic experiences
Researchers say that 'the brain does not treat traumatic memories as regular memories, or perhaps even as memories at all.'
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How an unbalanced skin microbiome can make you itch
We're just scratching the surface on how microbes affect the itch cycle.
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FDA authorizes at-home chlamydia and gonorrhea test for the first time
Accessible testing for the infections may help curb the STI epidemic, but there is still a long way to go.
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How ingredients in everyday soap could help fight malaria
Adding a dash of soap could boost the potency of some insecticides.
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Our evolving ideas about friendship can help fight loneliness
Friendship research is getting an update.
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It's easier than ever to get prescription drugs online. Should regulators be paying more attention?
It's easier than ever to get prescription drugs online. Should regulators be paying more attention?
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Lab-made ‘super melanin’ speeds up healing and boosts sun protection
The synthetic pigment could be used in everything from military uniforms to cancer treatments.
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New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure
Embedded in cell phones, rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic.
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Your brain’s ‘master switchboard’ is an underappreciated marvel
This almond-sized part of the brain does a ton of work to regulate our bodies, earning the nickname 'master switchboard.'
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8 new types of 'forever chemicals' found in river linked to US cancer cluster
North Carolina researchers identified eight new PFAS or "forever chemicals" at a Chemours Fayetteville Works Plant near the Cape Fear River.
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The US won't regulate this deadly, addictive antidepressant
Tianeptine is an over the counter antidepressant that mimics opiates in some ways and can be highly addictive.
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A third of American schools don't have a nurse, and that is a big problem
School nurses sometimes serve as a young patient’s only health provider. Yet many states don’t require them, and school districts struggle to hire them.
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Topic | Sleep | The Sydney Morning Herald
The latest Sleep news, articles and analysis from the The Sydney Morning Herald
Human brains aren't as plastic as you might think
The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality.
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Improve Your Mobility in 5 Minutes With These 4 Simple Moves | Livestrong.com
Take a break from your regular strength and cardio workouts with this 5-minute mobility routine that gives your shoulders, hips and entire back a little TLC.
A 10-Minute Circuit Workout for Flat Abs | Livestrong.com
Sculpting sleek abs isn't just about the front-and-center six-pack muscles — it's about your entire core. This 10-minute workout hits all those muscles.
Exercises for Strengthening the Core & Lower Back | Livestrong.com
There are many different exercises that can effectively strengthen the muscles in your low back and core. You can do these lower back exercises at home.
Back Exercises Without Weights | Livestrong.com
A strong back leads to better posture and ease of movement in sports and everyday tasks. Build a healthy back with body weight exercises you can do at home.
How Do I Work Out With Tendinitis? | Livestrong.com
Exercises for tendinitis in your elbow, shoulder or other joints may help you recover and prevent tendinitis. Do not do exercises if it hurts the affected area.
What Activities Actually Count as Cardio? | Livestrong.com
You know you should do cardio for a healthy heart. But what activities count? Any activity that gets your heart rate up can help improve heart and lung function.
7 Plank Variations That Work Your Abs and Your Glutes | Livestrong.com
Learn seven plank variations like the reverse plank and side plank with leg lift to strengthen your core and glutes in Week 3 of the 4-Week Plank Challenge.
The One Exercise Everyone Should Do for Stronger Obliques | Livestrong.com
Learn about the wood chop exercise, a dynamic movement that engages your core and upper body. Discover proper form, variations and the benefits of this move.
The 6 Best Functional Core Exercises to Sculpt Your Waist | Livestrong.com
Functional core exercises support movement in your day-to-day activities, like carrying heavy groceries. Here are the best exercises to add to your routine.
This Plank Variation Targets Multiple Core Muscles and Doubles as Cardio | Livestrong.com
Learn how to do plank tucks to work multiple core muscles and get your heart pumping to promote cardiovascular health. We demo proper form and easier modifications.
Ab Exercises | Livestrong.com
Improve your health, lifestyle, diet & nutrition with ab exercises news, facts, tips, & other information. Educate yourself about ab exercises & help yourself and others live a more...
Workouts | Livestrong.com
We have a variety of workouts (like HIIT and strength), workout plans and videos to help you get in shape, improve your fitness and achieve your health goals. "Whether you're lookin...
Fitness | Livestrong.com
Looking to get fit and healthy? Discover a variety of fitness resources, including workouts, nutrition advice and tips to help you reach your fitness goals. "Our fitness page is you...
Achieve Total Relaxation With These 10 Restorative Yoga Poses | Livestrong.com
Find relaxation through restorative yoga, which promotes calm and mindfulness. Here's how to do the 10 best restorative yoga pose, plus their benefits.
Nutrition | Livestrong.com
Want to improve your overall health through nutrition? Our nutrition and healthy eating page offers science-based information, healthy recipes and meal plans....
Neuroscience News - all the latest about Neuroscience | Live Science
Get the latest news and articles about Neuroscience from the experts at Live Science.
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The brain may interpret smells from each nostril differently
There might be an advantage to separating scent information from each nostril, a new study hints.
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Consciousness can't be explained by brain chemistry alone, one philosopher argues
We can account for the evolution of consciousness only if we crack the philosophy, as well as the physics, of the brain.
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Tinnitus may stem from nerve damage not detectable on hearing tests
People with tinnitus may be wrongly classed as having "normal hearing" because standard tests don't detect the condition's true cause, a new study suggests.
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Nutrition Diva - Quick and Dirty Tips
Nutrition Diva helps you sort food facts from fiction and figure out a healthy diet with good foods that fit your needs.
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Should You Be Taking Creatine? - Quick and Dirty Tips
Wondering when to take creatine? It's not just for muscle-heads. New research suggests creatine may play a role in preserving brain function.
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Fiber 2.0—Fiber’s New Science of Health-Boosting Benefits - Quick and Dirty Tips
The list of benefits from fiber keeps getting longer. Nutrition Diva shares the science of health-boosting benefits from fiber.
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How to Lower Your High Triglycerides - Quick and Dirty Tips
High triglycerides can increase your risk for health problems. These diet and lifestyle adjustments can help you bring them down naturally.
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Is Your Best Dark Chocolate Loaded with Lead and Cadmium? - Quick and Dirty Tips
Are heavy metals in our chocolate treats? What’s the best dark chocolate if you’re trying to avoid cadmium in food?
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Cholesterol Clarity – Nutrition Diva’s Greatest Tips - Quick and Dirty Tips
How can I raise my good cholesterol? The Nutrition Diva fills you in, starting with how foods like coconut oil, oats, and eggs factor in.
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Should You Match Your Diet to Your Blood Type? - Quick and Dirty Tips
I got an email this week from a listener who wanted to know if I’d ever done an episode on the blood type diet. “I recently ran across a quick mention of the blood type diet and wanted to hear your take on the legitimacy of it. If you’ve previously talked about it, I would Read More »
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The Truth About Cold Water Plunges, According to Science
Studies show a freezing dunk can improve your immune system and help with depression—unless it causes a heart attack or hypothermia. Here’s what you need to know before your New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge.
Is the Hack to Human Longevity Within Reach?
Yes, and no. You can’t live forever, but here’s what the research says about stretching out our healthy years.
How We Accidentally Learned to Treat Motion Sickness
And why we still don’t quite know what causes it.
Hiccups Are an Evolutionary Trick That May Help Infants Survive, Scientists Say
Turns out, that annoying “hic!” has a purpose—and researchers have good reason to believe it’s involved in helping infants get more milk.