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A new start after 60: de-diagnosed after eight years with Parkinson’s

Mike Bell had spent eight years living with a Parkinson’s diagnosis when, at 61, he saw a new consultant. Though he still had pains, tingling, tremors and skin problems, he had stopped taking his prescribed medication and his symptoms had not worsened. Further brain scans — "everything, in every

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Kate Middleton completes 23-mile Three Peaks challenge for cancer charity

The Princess of Wales, 44, completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, a 24-hour endurance event that involves climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales: Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). The hike covers 23 miles and an ascent of 10,052 feet, often in adverse weather

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How to stay hydrated in a heatwave

Hydration becomes crucial as temperatures climb into the 30s and beyond. Our bodies constantly generate heat—about 75 to 80% of the energy we use appears as heat—and without ways to dissipate it, body temperature can rise quickly; for example, lying still could raise it by about 1.3C

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How 'cinematic neurosis' explains a lifelong fear of horror films

I was six when I watched a man turn into a werewolf in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. I screamed so inconsolably that my parents had to carry me upstairs, and that night marked the start of a fear that has lasted into adulthood: horror films, the supernatural, darkness and

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I wish my son wanted to spend more time with me

My husband and I have one son in his late 20s. We keep in touch weekly and see him about once a month; he has a busy job and a new relationship that seems to make him very happy. I never really wanted children—perhaps because of a traumatic childhood

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Think your parent is neurodivergent? Here’s what you need to know

Awareness of neurodiversity has grown, but older adults remain underserved. One study estimated 89–97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed, a group Dr Louise Rutter and others have called a "neglected generation". Adult children who recognise traits in ageing parents often wonder where to find support

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Joanne McNally: 'My bulimia was spiralling out of control; my breakdown made me'

Born in County Roscommon in 1983 and raised in Dublin, Joanne McNally is a standup comedian and writer. Her breakthrough came with the one-woman show Bite Me, and her subsequent tour Prosecco Express included a 78-night run at Dublin’s Vicar Street. She co-hosts the podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me

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Best supermarket baby leaf salad bags

Supermarket salad bags rarely match the diversity of leaves found on small farms, which can offer eight to 12 varieties. Most supermarket mixes contain just two to four types. Points were awarded for leaf diversity and, more importantly, flavour, with freshness and value also considered; transparency and provenance were generally

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Nearly 300 people who tested positive for Ebola unaccounted for in DRC

Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa CDC, said the whereabouts of 297 people who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are unknown. He warned that a humanitarian crisis and fighting in affected areas have left more than 1 million people living in camps

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A low-pressure reading party helped me unplug after work

After work I felt mentally exhausted and burned out: endless emails, a phone that buzzed long after 5 p.m., and evenings spent doomscrolling on my couch. I tried going to the gym and making plans for happy hour, but I usually canceled or didn’t want my social life

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Teddi Mellencamp gives rare update on what 'cancer recovery looks like'

Teddi Mellencamp posted a tearful video on her Instagram Stories, saying, “This is what recovery looks like. One day, I’m hopping around doing a million things, and then the next day, I am shaking so bad I can barely get up the stairs. My anxiety is a 10.” She

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Want to keep living at home as you age? Key things to consider

Most older adults prefer to stay in the home they live in: 93% of people 65 and older say they currently live in their own home or apartment and would rather age there. Still, people in that age group face a 69% chance of needing some type of care as

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Joe Manganiello details secret health battle and brutal side effects

Joe Manganiello said in an Instagram video that he "suffered in silence" while battling a deadly mystery illness he kept hidden for almost a decade. He recalled seeing the best doctors, who could not determine the cause, and said treatments with high-powered biological drugs only exacerbated his symptoms

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Jenny Mollen describes 'horror movie' bleeding while taking GLP-1 drug

Jenny Mollen recalled a harrowing episode while microdosing the GLP-1 drug Tirzepatide and taking a cocktail of peptides during an appearance on the Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa podcast. She suggested the reaction may have been connected to hormonal changes or a perimenopausal situation. She said the

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Best epilators in the UK for fuss-free hair removal

An epilator is an electronic device that uses rotating discs to grip and pull hairs out from the root, giving longer-lasting results than shaving or depilatory creams—up to four weeks, depending on how fast your body hair grows. Epilators also catch shorter hairs than waxing, and once you own

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Annika Schröder at her veteran farm — Jan Kraus's photograph

Annika Schröder’s story is an unusual one. She served in the German military for almost 20 years, joining when she was young, adventurous and needed to earn money. She was allowed to jump out of an aeroplane and drive a tank, but after a deployment to Afghanistan her unit

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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor who had worked in DRC

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola in a doctor who returned from a humanitarian mission to an area affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was transferred to a specialist facility and was reported to be in a stable condition. "All

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Smaller doses of exercise are a miracle cure: tips to protect your joints

The UK chief medical officers recommend 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week, yet about 27% of adults do less than 30 minutes a week that gets them out of breath. Small increases in activity can have big health gains, and experts stress that

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‘Cruel hoax’: Newfoundland healthcare staff decry fake paid day off

For years healthcare staff in Newfoundland and Labrador have felt overworked and underappreciated, with turnover, burnout and thinning resources pushing the sector to a breaking point. So when an email titled “June Holiday” arrived in thousands of inboxes, thanking employees for hundreds of hours of mandatory overtime to implement a

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Nutrafol 20% off for Prime Day: Celeb-loved hair growth supplement

Nutrafol’s bestselling hair growth supplements are 20% off for Prime Day, making it a good time to stock up. Stars such as Sofia Richie Grainge, Bethenny Frankel and Brittany Mahomes have used the products. The brand offers formulations for men and women, age ranges 18-44 and 45 and up,

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Muni Long had a double lung transplant after doctors gave her one week to live

Grammy winner Muni Long revealed she underwent a double lung transplant six months ago after doctors told her she had one week to live. The 37-year-old spoke about the procedure on Good Morning America, saying the decision came after a rapid decline in her health. Her problems began while she

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Australian tips for keeping cool in a heatwave

Where I grew up, snow days were a foreign concept; instead, children watched the thermometer and hoped for more than 40C. As the climate crisis has pushed southeastern Australia towards at least one 40C day each summer, people have adapted their behaviour. Many rely on air conditioning, but there are

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Kenyan minister orders halt to construction of US Ebola facility

Kenya’s health minister told a court he had ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order. The facility was constructed at Laikipia air base, about 125 miles (200km) from the capital, Nairobi, with about 50

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How to start a mobility practice for better movement and less pain

Fitness is often measured by numbers, but one important metric is harder to quantify: mobility. It gets overlooked because the exercises do not “have the instant visual appeal of traditional workouts,” as Tyler McDonald notes, and mobility won’t significantly change how your body looks. Dr Andrew Jagim distinguishes mobility

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Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh defend GoFundMe amid ALS diagnosis

Jenny Slatten, 68, and her husband Sumit Singh, 38, addressed criticism of a GoFundMe set up on May 20 to help cover her medical expenses after she announced an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis last month. The campaign seeks $250,000 and had raised $56,360 as of publishing time. In