Weightlifting isn't as intimidating as it might look. PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek/ ShutterstockWeightlifting has become increasingly popular with people looking to...

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How to make Dry January a success

December 31, 2021

Monstar Studio/ShutterstockDry January, the campaign led by Alcohol Change UK that challenges people to get through January without alcohol, is...

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Not all calories are equal – a dietitian explains the different ways the kinds of foods you eat matter to your body

December 27, 2021

Even if two foods share the same calorie count, there can be major differences in how they affect your body....

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Why do we feel so ‘blah’ after Christmas?

December 27, 2021

Mariia Korneeva/ShutterstockThe holiday season is usually a joyous occasion, but many people feel “blah” soon after the celebrations. What is...

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One Health: A crucial approach to preventing and preparing for future pandemics

December 23, 2021

There is only 'one health' — the health of all living organisms in a global ecosystem that, when rapidly altered...

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South African and UK hospitalisation data: what it tells us about how deadly omicron is

December 23, 2021

Recent official South African medical reports and countrywide COVID data have indicated that since early November, when omicron was first...

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Holiday heart syndrome: binge drinking can cause heart problems

December 23, 2021

nelen/ShutterstockMany people enjoy a tipple over the festive season, but overdoing it could cause “holiday heart syndrome”, a condition where...

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Amid COVID-19 stressors, international students and their university communities should prioritize mental health supports

December 23, 2021

International students living abroad who face unpredictable pandemic travel restrictions during holidays may be feeling vulnerable, and reaching out is...