How to keep high school athletes safe from heat illness in a brutally hot summer
Staying hydrated is part of staying safe during summer workouts. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty ImagesAs temperatures...
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Three ways to tackle the ‘Sunday scaries’, the anxiety and dread many people feel at the end of the weekend
Many people experience anxiety or dread when the end of the weekend rolls around. Nicoleta Ionescu/ ShutterstockSunday is often a...
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Taking certain opioids while on commonly prescribed antidepressants may increase the risk of overdose
Certain SSRIs can inhibit the breakdown of opioids in the body. Glasshouse Images/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesTaking oxycodone at...
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Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent’s death – new research
Risk of hospitalisation was higher in the same month their parent died, as well as during the two months following....
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Maintaining friendships after a dementia diagnosis can spur feelings of joy and self-worth
The need for friendship does not diminish with age. (Shutterstock)What would our lives be like if we could no longer...
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Killing prisoners for transplants: Forced organ harvesting in China
A limited supply of donor organs, paired with a massive demand for transplants, has fuelled the global organ trafficking industry,...
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Seven reasons Nordic walking is better for you than the normal kind
Nordic walking may be a great way to boost the benefits of your regular strolls. Jacek Chabraszewski/ ShutterstockHave you ever...
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The Nordic diet: fans claim it rivals its Mediterranean counterpart for health benefits – here’s what we know
Fatty fish, such as salmon, are a staple of the Nordic diet. Christin Klose/ ShutterstockEvery month there seems to be...
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Nature is the world’s original pharmacy – returning to medicine’s roots could help fill drug discovery gaps
Around 75% of antibiotics, including penicillin and amphotericin B, are derived from natural products. Aphiwat Chuangchoem/EyeEm via Getty ImagesWhile humans...
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The power of short breaks, movement and other practices on improving mental health – 4 essential reads
Exercising with loved ones is one way to support mental well-being. Commercial Eye/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesAs of July...
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