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Pushing past the pain – how exercise can help

A wealth of studies show that regular moderate exercise can be an effective way of raising your tolerance to pain and improving quality of life

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Autism/MMR link – did US officials fiddle the figures?

A new study accuses a US government agency of altering its data before publication to hide a significant link between black children, the MMR vaccine and autism.

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Health check: sitting versus standing

Alternating between sitting and standing at your desk may be healthier than sitting all day, studies show

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Relieving the pain of earache

Before your reach for the antibiotics, consider these safe and effective alternatives for childhood earache

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Get your greens

Green foods are rich in chlorophyll – a powerful antioxidant and detoxifying agent – and essential minerals. Here are some of our favourites

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House plants – a natural way to improve indoor air quality

There are big benefits from having plants in your home – one of the big ones is helping to keep levels of indoor air pollution down

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Homoeopathy – small doses, big effects

After all these years, homoeopathy still causes controversy – and yet reviews continue to show it can have a positive effect on health

Aromatherapy for men

Essential oils aren’t just a ‘chick’ thing – they can be a useful part of a man’s health and well being routine as well

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What’s the scoop on chia seeds?

Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fats as well as protein and fibre; does this ancient Aztec superfood stand-up to the hype?

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Back pain: the spiralling effects of a problem no one can see

Back pain can have a negative effect on all areas of your life – physical, mental and spiritual – and doctors still don’t know how to treat it!