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- HealthThe Telegraph
What happens to your health if you stop having sex?
In a YouGov study, three in 10 people in the UK report being sexually inactive, with almost a fifth of people aged 40 to 44 not having sex. By the age of 74, this figure jumps to 57 per cent. While it’s often difficult to get an entirely accurate picture of people’s intimate lives, one survey suggests that over a quarter of relationships are sexless.
- HealthUnited Press International
Moderate drinking won't prolong your life, new research indicates
Moderate drinking won't lengthen your life, a new report suggests, challenging earlier findings that a glass of wine a day is healthy.
- HealthYahoo Life
Having more arm and belly fat is linked to an increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's, a new study finds. Is there anything you can do about it?
High levels of fat in certain areas may indicate inflammation and cardiovascular disease risks.
- HealthYahoo Life UK
7 signs in your nails that could indicate a serious health condition
Brittle nails? You might want to get your thyroid checked.
- HealthCNN
Are cold showers good for you? What the science says
Cold showers are a popular wellness practice alongside cold plunges or ice baths, but do they work? Experts weigh in on what the research shows.
- HealthUSA TODAY
It's not just smoking — here's what causes lung cancer
While health experts are encouraged by declining lung cancer rates, there's still more to be done to avoid causes of lung cancer. Here's what to know.
- HealthNY Post
Eating this one fruit every day leads to better sleep, heart health: new research
It's not an apple a day that keeps the doctor away.
- HealthThe Telegraph
How to beat the big four diseases of ageing
We are living longer than ever before. In 1765, the average lifespan was just 38.8 years, and even by the start of the 1920s, still only 56. Then along came the vaccines: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and tuberculosis. Today, life expectancy in the UK is 78.6 years for males and 82.6 years for females.
- HealthNY Post
Want to sleep longer? Do these exercises at night, new study says
It turns out that squats are better than diddly-squat in the evening.