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Sea salt and Himalayan salt are nutritionally similar, although they may contain different trace minerals. Some analyses show that Himalayan salt has less sodium than sea salt, and both have less sodium than table salt.

Eating oats, like those in oatmeal, every day can help reduce blood pressure. The effect is seen most in people who already have high blood pressure or who are using oatmeal to replace white bread and processed cereals.

As casual runners swap personal bests for long-term health goals, the UK’s average pace has steadily decreased since 2020

Regular resistance training may extend your lifespan.

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Egg cells missing a key protein may be more likely to end up with the wrong number of chromosomes, but an mRNA injection that helps the cells make the protein reduces the problem

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Climate scientists, who have long watched as global warming rears its ugly head, are astonished at accelerating temperatures.

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Experts reveal how to tell if your body is ageing faster than it should The phrase “age is just a number” rings true when you’re talking about the number on your birthday cake. But your biological age – the health and vitality of your cells, tissues and organs – can’t be so easily dismissed. It determines your quality of life today, shapes your future health and even the likelihood of kicking the bucket before your time. ‘Two people can both be 45, but one may have the cardiovascular health,

A problematic parasite often linked to certain fruits and vegetables that’s driving an explosive outbreak in the U.S. has caught the attention of Canadian public health officials.

Whole milk. Skim. Coconut milk. Soy. We asked experts to help make sense of the explosion of choices in your grocery aisle.

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North America was responsible for nearly half the growth in global emissions throughout 2025, led by one country in particular.