Have high blood pressure? Here’s how to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke
Published on 01/09/2025 – 6:00 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Intensive efforts to bring down high blood pressure can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study has found. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue affecting an estimated 1.28 billion adults ages 30 to 79 worldwide. Left untreated, high […]
How to make your food last longer
Life is expensive these days. Really expensive. Especially when it comes to stocking up the pantry and filling the fridge, writes Claire Turnbull. Food prices have risen by around 5% in the past 12 months, with some basics like milk, butter and cheese among the biggest contributors. Unsurprisingly, many of us are really feeling the […]
Symptoms, treatments and how to stay safe
A concerning outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has led to several deaths and hundreds of infections this summer. In late July, an outbreak of the infection in Central Harlem was detected. Since then, six people have died and over 100 residents have been diagnosed with the disease in more than one zip […]
here’s how to make it easy
The trick is to make the healthy options easier and the less healthy ones a bit of a hassle, writes Claire Turnbull. Knowing and doing are two very different things. You might know that eating plenty of vegetables is good for you and even have this as one of your wellbeing goals, yet still not […]
Here’s how to fix it
Nearly everyone is overloaded with information these days. In each minute of every day, 138.9 million reels are played on Instagram and Facebook, according to a 2024 report by Domo called “Data Never Sleeps.” Consuming this much content on a daily basis has shown to have negative effects on a person’s ability to focus. Since 2004, […]
Phones are covered in germs. A tech expert explains how to clean them
We wash our hands, sanitise shopping trolleys and wipe down cafe tables. But what about our phones? We touch these devices dozens of times a day, and take them everywhere from the kitchen to the dining table, and even the bathroom, writes Australian academic and technology expert Meena Jha. Phones can be contaminated with many […]
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
WASHINGTON — When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County […]
How much coffee is too much coffee? Experts weigh in
Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every single day, according to data collected by the National Coffee Association in 2022, and the debate about how much is too much and whether or not any amount of caffeine is safe persists. But recent research shows that the answer is more complicated than you’d think. A Harvard study, that followed […]
Are rice bugs infectious? How to remove them from rice?
There are several easy ways to remove rice bugs: This is the age-old way of removing bugs from rice, just spread it under direct sunlight for a few hours to kill and drive out the bugs. Another way of removing the bugs is by placing the rice in a freezer for 3–4 days to kill […]
‘Master antioxidant’ declines in yours 40s — how to get more of it
Hit your 40s? Your body has already started making less of a “master antioxidant” that’s essential for your immunity. According to registered dietitian Keri Glassman, MS, it “plays a crucial role in protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress” — and also helps your body eliminate harmful toxins. But don’t fret […]