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Gareth Davies attempted to sober up after binge drinking with an alcohol monitor attached.
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Core strength isn’t just about a six-pack, it’s the foundation of your body’s stability.
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The 10 health benefits of giving up alcohol
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Optimism is good for your health. But what if you're already too negative?
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What are compound exercises and why should you try them?
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How Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drink
More people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.
How probiotics can revolutionise our health
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Making these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementia
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'Sleeping on it' really does help - just ask the experts
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How much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?
A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.
Five practices that can improve your mid-life brain fog
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Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?
Once upon a time, human relationships developed without smartphones.
The surprising health benefits of dirt
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Revealed: The foods most recalled over safety concerns
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When to worry about acid reflux
Whether you call it acid reflux or heartburn, certain symptoms require more investigation.
The four types of sleepers – and how each one can affect your health
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‘Free-from’ foods could be doing you more harm than good
Unless you have an allergy, 'free-from' foods probably not the best option, say experts.
Does this TikTok freezing hack make your bread healthier?
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Four effective ways to reduce food waste at home
Wasting food is a serious emergency around the world.
What food should you be eating every decade?
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Intermittent fasting diets: Everything you need to know
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Alcohol tolerance changes with age - how can you minimise the damage?
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