Tag: Health

How to keep your teeth strong

Weak enamel can make you more susceptible to cavities, but there are steps you can take to protect your teeth. [Kaitlin Brito/The New York Times] Having bright, beautiful teeth depends on more than just brushing twice a day. It also depends on the strength of your enamel, the outermost layer of your teeth and the […]

Finding joy in little things can benefit your health

“Micro-joys” could be key to long-term wellbeing, writes Jolanta Burke. Find joy in the little things. This piece of folk advice has been around for aeons, and is one that many of us try to live by. But is there actually any real benefit to this practice? According to research, yes, there is indeed some […]

Here’s how to beat the hype and overcome loneliness on Valentine’s Day

NEW YORK — Elise Plessis hasn’t been in a long-term relationship for 26 years. It’s by choice, yet she still suffers FOMO when Valentine’s Day rolls around. “I’m the singleton of the family and the friend group,” said the 53-year-old Plessis, who lives in Manitoba, Canada. “Valentine’s Day makes me feel hopeless, like a loser […]

How to advocate for yourself and navigate a strained health-care system – National

Ongoing reports of emergency room overcrowding, long surgery wait times and physician shortages may be causing many Canadians to avoid the health-care system altogether or worry about the care they may receive. A survey published by Leger this week shows that Canadians are feeling the impact of the country’s health-care crunch, with 70 per cent […]

How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside. In places that rarely experience bone-chilling temperatures, that advice can be confounding. What does it mean to layer up? Is it different from just putting on […]

How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain – podcast | Science

If you’ve made a resolution to spend less time on your phone this year, help is at hand. The Guardian has launched a new newsletter, Reclaim your brain. Its co-writer and expert coach Catherine Price tells Madeleine Finlay how her own excessive phone use inspired her to investigate the science behind our relationships with our […]

What does the latest research say about how to reduce dementia risk?

You may be aware that smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet and too much alcohol are linked to dementia and stroke. But there are some other, perhaps surprising, ways you can reduce your risk of cognitive impairment as you age. Sleep, socialising, challenging your brain, and small amounts of alcohol have all been found to […]