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'I feel less alone': The pandemic's varied effects on wellbeing

WebIn GlobeScan's poll, young people aged 18-24 were much more likely to say the pandemic had a major effect on their mental health - either positive or negative. …

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Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says

WebA huge wave of infections hit countries around the world in 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global …

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Fitness: Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to boost health

WebIt has long been touted that 10,000 steps a day is the magic number you need to stay fit and healthy - but a new study shows fewer than 5,000 may be enough to see …

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Healthy habits 'deliver extra disease-free decade'

WebHealthy habits 'deliver extra disease-free decade'. Women can gain 10 and men seven years of life free of cancer, heart problems and type-2 diabetes from a …

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Surge in ill health will have major impact on NHS

WebThe projections suggest there will be 9.1 million people with a major health condition by 2040, a 37% rise in the latest data from 2019. By comparison, the number of …

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The simple tips to improve your health

WebThe simple tips to improve your health. If you are contemplating a new year's health kick, you could be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed. Do yoga, run, lift …

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Who do you trust for health advice

WebNHS website. The World Health Organisation. In the UK you can find medical help near you by calling 111 or visiting the 111 website. Chat bot created by Paul Sargeant, Senior …

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What do we know about King Charles' cancer diagnosis

Web6 February 2024. By Michelle Roberts and Philippa Roxby,BBC News. Reuters. King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace says. It was …

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Are there health benefits to going vegan

WebOne common motivation for shunning steak and stilton and going vegan is the promised health benefits. The vegan diet is generally considered to be higher in fibre …

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The city trying to make urban living good for your health

WebStudies have consistently linked city living with poorer mental health. For example, growing up in an urban environment is correlated with twice the risk of …

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The healthiest countries to live in

Web9. The Netherlands. 10. Austria. See the full list here. The fight at the frontlines of Covid-19 is being waged in clinics and hospitals around the world. But the …

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What is the UK smoking ban, how will it work and when will it …

WebThe Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to effectively ban smoking in the UK. MPs have voted to back the government's plans to create a "smoke-free generation", …

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PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

WebThe chief executive of the NHS confederation, Matthew Taylor, said the health service faced challenges ahead. Latest figures show around 74.2% people who visited Accident and …

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How long are you going to live

Web14 May 2018. Life expectancy is rising globally - people born in 2016 will on average live seven years longer than those born 25 years ago. Enter your information below to find …

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More younger middle-class women smoking, study suggests

WebYounger women could benefit from targeted interventions to tackle the apparent rise, researchers say.

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Medical records found in home of ex-health employee

WebManx Care has written to 160 patients about the historical data breach spanning from 2000 to 2014.

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Boys are suffering in silence, says mental health charity TIC+

WebNearly 4,000 people have been helped by Mitcheldean charity TIC+, but only 30% were male, it says.

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These are the neighbourhoods in most urgent need of trees

WebTrees protect health and lower bills, and planting them in tree-poor communities of colour can have especially powerful benefits. Every weekend, a group of …

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London Marathon 2024: 'Samaritans Running Telephone' Dave …

WebDave Lock will complete his 25th London Marathon for Samaritans this year Warning: This article contains references to suicide and mental health issues. It all …

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Cumberland Council mental health social workers strike escalates

WebCumberland Council staff will walk out for two weeks from 24 April in a dispute over pay grades.

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Was this the US’ first film town

WebFrom approximately 1909 to 1918, Fort Lee was the centre of the cinematic universe (Hollywood’s first film studio opened in 1911, but it took until the early ‘20s for …

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Sydney stabbing suspect Joel Cauchi identified by police after …

WebThe scene of the Westfield Bondi mall attack is still a hive of police activity. His family described his actions as "horrific" and said he had had mental health issues "since he …

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Which councils are parties targeting at the 2024 local elections

WebAt the local elections on 2 May, 2,660 council seats are being contested across 107 areas, with Labour and the Conservatives defending almost 1,000 seats each. Locally, …

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