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A moment that changed me: I started yoga – and saw my scoliosis in a surprising new light
I was 13 when a spinal surgeon gave me unsolicited career advice. “Scoliosis won’t ruin your life,” he said, peering...
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Britain’s lidos deserve this second golden age | Letters
I am heartened to read of the drive to increase access to lido swimming for the benefit of public health,...
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Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos
Cooling, blue expanses of water have been a lifesaver for many lucky enough to live near a lido during the...
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Sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time linked to higher risk of cancer death
Sitting for longer than half an hour at a time each day raises the risk of dying from cancer, a...
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A moment that changed me: my grandpa risks his life to litter pick – and he taught me a profound lesson
I’ve always thought of myself as a good person: a good citizen and a good member of my community –...
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A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan
It was December 2023 and I was searching in the attic for Christmas decorations when my phone pinged. I pulled...
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Five-star service from mobility equipment firm saved our holiday
My husband has motor neurone disease (MND). For us to continue going away, we decided to buy a refurbished mobile...
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Experience: I sat under an oak tree every day for a year
In 2022 I moved to Clevedon, near Bristol. As soon as I saw the oak tree behind my flat, I started...
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The doctor who mends broken brains: why there is room for hope after a stroke or head injury
Claire was in bad shape. She had been brought to the ward on a stretcher and hoisted on to a...
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Poor sleep linked to rising cancer risk in under-50s
Poor sleep may be fuelling the global rise in under-50s being diagnosed with cancer, two large studies suggest.The number of...
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