The Health Report

We all have our moments, but how can you tell if your mini memory lapses are par for the course or a sign of a bigger issue?

Researchers have developed a new method through blood tests that could be a breakthrough in helping identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Both spinach and kale are high in vitamins and minerals and can help lower disease risk. Spinach beats out kale for vitamin A, folate, iron, and magnesium. Kale wins out in fiber and vitamin C, and may be a better source of calcium due to spinach’s oxalate content.

It’s likely you’re consuming way over the recommended amount.

Most of us want to get the most out of what we eat, whether we’re eating for enjoyment or nutrition (and preferably both!).

The author Ruth Newton didn’t think she’d had a traumatic birth — until her body told her otherwise

Hyrox, CrossFit, ultra-endurance trail runs – highly challenging activities such as these are popular in Hong Kong. The appeal is obvious: taking part in them makes ordinary people feel heroic. And in a city hooked on achievement, they have become a kind…

"We have a cochlear implant for vision now." An eye implant that can help blind people see again is poised to hit the market — in Europe, at least. On Wednesday, the US-based Science Corporation announced that it had received approval from the European Union to treat patients with its vision-restoring bionic eye device, called Prima, in a huge step towards the commercialization of the technology. “We have a cochlear implant for vision now,” CEO Max Hodak told Stat News. Science Corp’s device is

Readers asked what to do if they’re bitten by a tick, if researchers are working on a vaccine and why tick numbers are rising

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Eggs have protein that helps keep you full and control your blood sugar levels. Leafy greens are low in calories and high in nutrients like vitamins K, C, and A. Eating air-popped popcorn supplies fiber that boosts fullness and curbs cravings.

The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

Boost your gut health with the power of probiotics.

Why it happens, plus proven ways to treat shedding and get hair growing.

Beyond the expected ones.

Drinking green tea may lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Kefir is a good source of probiotics, calcium, and vitamin D. Consuming smoothies is a good way to get more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables top the list for brain, heart, and gut health—thanks to their dense concentration of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory compounds that work together across all three systems.

This subtle change may be easier to spot than you think.

Signs of dying, like weight loss and increased sleep, can show up months before death. As death nears, breathing changes and skin color can signal the process is speeding up. In the final days, temperature drops and hands get cold as the body slows down.

Eating mainly processed foods can lead to serious health issues. Quitting smoking can improve health and reduce cancer risk. Socializing can boost longevity by reducing stress and strengthening the immune system.

GETTY IMAGES When any starchy food is heated above about 120°C (248°F), the sugars and amino acids react to create a variety of new compounds in a process called the Maillard reaction. One of these is a molecule called acrylamide, which at very high doses has been shown to cause cancer in mice. In response to this discovery, the UK Food Standards Agency launched a campaign in 2017 to encourage us to avoid overdone oven chips, roast potatoes and toast. But since then, studies have consistently

Adding in more weight-lifting sets at the gym can help build muscle and strength, but long sessions may not be very helpful. After about two “direct” sets and 11 “fractional” sets in a single workout session, the benefits plateau.

A ‘second heart’ is located below your knees, and you need to get it pumping

When it comes to supplements to stave off the effects of ageing, columnist Graham Lawton admits he is a hardened sceptic. But he finds some evidence for a few that can improve biological age as we grow older

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