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Amchepry: Japan approves stem-cell therapy for Parkinson’s
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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A Japanese pharmaceutical company has become the first anywhere in the world to market a Parkinson’s therapy in which stem...
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Korean night-time routine with apple cider vinegar for radiant hair
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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A well-planned night-time routine can make a remarkable difference to hair health. Introducing practical shower habits helps restore vitality lost...
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Digital transition: collective trauma for older generations
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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We have been hearing about digitalisation for how long now? Years. Decades. Entire governments. Well, let me get this off...
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Japanese kinako trick turns banana into a nourishing breakfast
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Changing the first meal of the day can seem like a major challenge for anyone caught up in a hectic...
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Scientists rewrite hookworm DNA to produce therapeutic antibodies
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Rewriting a hookworm’s DNA had for a long time been beyond scientists’ capabilities. Its resilient outer layer, intricate life cycle...
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How to Strengthen Your Knees to Reduce Pain and Prevent Injuries
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Strengthening the knees is an approach often used by physiotherapists to ease everyday pain and help prevent injuries. Rather than...
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Why Some People Do Not Want to Celebrate Their Own Birthday
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Anyone who does not fancy celebrating their own birthday can quickly be labelled odd, ungrateful or “difficult”. Yet psychology presents...
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Oz Prototype May Reveal a New Colour Beyond Human Vision
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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For the first time, people may have caught sight of a spectrum of colour lying just outside normal human vision...
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Roseburia inulinivorans, the Gut Microbiome and Muscle Strength
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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People who want a powerful grip usually think of training, protein shakes and sufficient sleep. A European research team now...
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The Black Death: Why Abandoned Fields Reduced Biodiversity
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The idea sounds appealing: if people disappear, nature can recover, forests can return, and animals and plants can reclaim space....
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Primark launches affordable adaptive swimwear and casual clothing
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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A major fashion retailer is taking a step that could make everyday life and holidays significantly easier for many disabled...
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Should You Exercise With Sore Muscles After a Workout?
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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If you are aching after a run or a session at the gym, you may be unsure whether to carry...
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Why Reassurance Does Not Always Calm Anxiety
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The message arrives at 11:48 p.m. “Don’t worry, everything will be okay, you’re overthinking.” Sitting on the sofa with her...
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Sport in the evening: Is late exercise bad for sleep?
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Millions of working people find themselves in exactly this dilemma: lengthy office days, pressure from appointments and the strain of...
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Why the Mind After Midnight Can Feel Darker
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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In the early hours, the world can often seem a much darker place. Concealed by the night, troubling thoughts may...
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US Study: Walking Alone Is Not Enough for Genuine Fitness Protection
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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A new US study now indicates that proper fitness protection requires more than this. People who walk a great deal...
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How to avoid the afternoon slump after lunch
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Many people complain of leaden fatigue after lunch – but it is rarely caused by too little sleep. More often,...
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Stretching Before Bed: A Small Ritual for Better Sleep
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Your legs feel heavy after a workout, and there is a sharp twinge in your neck whenever you turn onto...
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Why Rest Feels Unproductive: Your Nervous System
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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You know that peculiar guilt that appears the moment you sit down “just to rest for a bit”? Your leg...
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Ozempic-like medications may preserve 25 percent of lost weight after stopping
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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A fresh analysis indicates that people who discontinue Ozempic-like medicines retain roughly 25 percent of the weight they lost for...
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Fasted Training and Morning Fat Burning: What Really Matters
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Many people swear by an early run on an empty stomach – while others nearly collapse. What is really behind...
