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Alzheimer’s disease: experimental treatment reverses symptoms in mice
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Mice genetically engineered to develop Alzheimer’s disease have seen their symptoms disappear following an experimental treatment. Could this mark the...
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How Constant Phone Checking Increases Anxiety Without You Noticing
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The kettle is on, the toaster springs up, and before you have even taken your first mouthful of coffee, your...
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Mediterranean Kitchen Wisdom for Grey Hair
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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From herbs gently simmered in enamel pans to olive oil worked into the scalp, a discreet hair rebellion is taking...
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Study Shows How Monkey Brains Outperform AI at Learning New Tasks
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Despite the swift progress artificial intelligence has made in recent years, the human brain still surpasses computers when it comes...
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How to Reset Your Mind in Under 10 Minutes
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The tabs remain open on her laptop: a budget spreadsheet, a half-finished email and an online order she will never...
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White Eggs, Brown Eggs, Blue Eggs: What Shell Colour Really Means
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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On the supermarket shelf, many people judge an egg by its shell, without considering what actually lies behind its colour....
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How Your Home Office Setup Is Quietly Draining Your Focus
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The laptop is open, the coffee is still hot, and the to-do list looks impressively ambitious. Two hours pass. The...
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Ticks and Fleas: Why Winter Is No Longer an Off-Season
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Dogs rummage through wet grass, cats nestle against radiators, and pests that once disappeared by November now linger like unwanted...
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Menopause Hair Thinning: The Bob Haircut That Creates Fuller-Looking Hair
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Hormones, stress and lack of sleep can all visibly change hair after 50. But rather than accepting limp lengths and...
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How Edith, 102, Protects Her Independence and Refuses Care
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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At [time] in a small terraced home carrying a faint scent of toast and lavender soap, a 102-year-old woman is...
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How to Get More Vitamin D in Winter
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The kettle whistles, the radiator clicks, and a familiar blue-grey cast settles over the room, as though my flat has...
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The everyday launch pad trick for calmer mornings
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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The front door may be one of the shortest journeys in any home. It is only a few metres from...
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Borderline Personality Traits and Interpersonal Synchronization in a Finger-Tapping Study
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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What appeared to be an almost childishly simple task concealed a much more complex question. With each tap, researchers were...
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Walking: The Everyday Habit for Physical Resilience
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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You would not know it from the way she lifts her shopping bag onto a chair, then stoops to fasten...
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How Much a French GP Like Rami Really Earns Each Month
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Behind the white coat and a busy waiting room, a general practitioner’s finances are often difficult to see clearly. By...
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Lose weight without diet obsession: 8 fridge staples that help
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Rather than following a rigid eating plan, the focus is on what is already in your fridge. A nutritionist explains...
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Why Your Cats Need More Litter Boxes at Home
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Many cat owners are convinced they understand their pets, but overlook one subtle feature of the home that can create...
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The Simple Deep Sleep Habit That Adds Up to 90 Minutes
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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She had tried herbal tea. At 2:17 a.m., the glow on Mia’s phone shifted from blue to a muted grey....
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How to clean glasses with washing-up liquid: the simple 30-second method
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Wearing glasses every day can take its toll on vision and concentration. There is welcome news for tired eyes and...
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Easy No-Bake Energy Balls Recipe
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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These no-bake energy balls could not be simpler: oats, honey, peanut butter, chocolate chips and seeds are all you need....
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Managing Anxiety Naturally with Acupressure, Yoga and Breath Work
Dr Eleanor Whitcombe
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Managing anxiety naturally with tools including acupressure, yoga and breath work can be very effective. If you are a practising...
