Tag: Healthy lifestyles
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New study says working less could save the world
‘Time is money,’ goes the familiar saying. But a new book argues that our long working days are wreaking havoc on health and the environment. Is it time to cut down on the hours?
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Grand Theft Auto set for record-breaking launch
Midnight tonight will see the launch of GTA V, the latest in the hit game series to arrive on shelves with its addictive blend of cars, guns and murder. In the digital...
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Cycling triumph boosts two-wheeler renaissance
For the second consecutive year, a British cyclist has claimed the famous yellow jersey of his sport’s most prestigious race. Has the UK taken the lead in a global cycling renaissance?
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Medics urge action on ‘toxic, addictive’ sugar
As global consumption of sugar grows ever more greedy, a public health crisis is developing. Should governments introduce a sugar tax? Or time for something more radical?
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Life lessons from global ‘happy’ study
Having a circle of good friends, yes, but being involved in politics? New academic research suggests there are obvious and less obvious ways to be happy. So can you choose a joyful life?
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Sleep deprivation a major drag for young minds
Young people are not sleeping enough and their education is suffering as a result, say international researchers. But could we one day do without sleep altogether?
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‘Out-of-control’ dogs kill 14-year-old girl
After a group of dogs savaged a schoolgirl in greater Manchester, calls to change the the law have intensified. But should regulation and punishment focus on the animals or their owners?
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‘Superbugs’ will defeat antibiotics, experts warn
In the 20th Century, antibiotics tamed so many dangerous infections that many of us came to take our health for granted. Now it seems these advances may have been temporary.
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Happiness grows with age, says new study
Many people dread growing old. But a growing body of research suggests that this is a mistake: according to a new study, we tend to enjoy the height of contentment in our twilight years.
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Britain revealed as a nation of secret boozers
A new study has found that British people are drinking much more than they admit. Abuse means grave consequences for individuals and society: does the nation have an alcohol problem?
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Bell Jar fans protest at new ‘chick lit’ cover
Lovers of Sylvia Plath’s cult coming-of-age novel are scandalised by a new ‘prettified’ anniversary cover. Why do books about growing up mean so much to readers?
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‘Legal high’ deaths prompt call for action
With deaths and injuries from so-called ‘party drugs’ rising, police and politicians are unsure how to respond: outlaw each new chemical compound or license a few for limited sale?
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The scandal of massive global food wastage
A new study has disclosed that up to 50% of the food produced every year never makes it to the plate. With billions of hungry people to feed, how can we stop this horrendous waste?
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Psychologists label young people ‘narcissists’
For decades, psychologists have believed that ‘self-esteem’ is crucial to a happy, successful life. But new research suggests that this may have backfired: are we becoming vain egomaniacs?
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Tougher times make teens ditch gap years
After decades of growing popularity, the number of young people taking a gap year has dropped. Is the infamous year abroad an essential experience, or a waste of time?