How Music, Dance and Art Can Improve Your Health
Scientific evidence reveals how engaging with the arts can reduce depression, delay ageing and improve physical health. Discover five evidence-based ways to harness creativity for wellbeing in 2026.
Scientific evidence reveals how engaging with the arts can reduce depression, delay ageing and improve physical health. Discover five evidence-based ways to harness creativity for wellbeing in 2026.
A new study reveals working-age adults in England eat 40% more salt than recommended, risking heart health. Experts call for urgent government action on food industry salt levels.
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this public health move aims to narrow health inequalities. Explore the details and debate.
A groundbreaking AI project in Uganda is using helpline calls to train a therapy chatbot in local languages, aiming to bypass stigma and address the severe mental health workforce shortage. Discover how technology could reshape global care.
Physiotherapists reveal how to protect your knees from injury and osteoarthritis. Learn about essential exercises, weight management, and safe activity progression to avoid becoming one of 53,000 annual knee surgery patients.
New data shows over 7% of Londoners report chronic loneliness, a serious public health issue linked to premature death. Discover the impact and how community connection can help.
The NHS begins its first-ever chickenpox vaccination programme, offering the MMRV jab to young children to prevent serious illness and reduce school absences.
President Donald Trump explains the bruises on his hands are due to a daily high-dose aspirin intake for heart health, sparking wider discussions about his wellbeing. Read the full details.
Leading doctors call for national screening in schools as teenage hypertension rates double, driven by inactivity and poor diet. Early detection could prevent strokes and heart attacks in adulthood.
High blood pressure, once an adult issue, is now rising sharply in children. Learn the risks, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for this silent killer.
A new poll reveals a record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis', with costs the primary concern. Experts warn of a dangerous 'feedback loop' between unaffordable care and worsening health.
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as temperatures plummet. Vulnerable groups urged to take precautions. Check on neighbours and stay updated with Met Office warnings.
The World Health Organization now recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity, a major policy shift. Prof Devi Sridhar explores the tension between pharmaceutical fixes and systemic food reform.
A new study reveals why 76% of Brits delay going to the loo, and the serious health consequences, from constipation to long-term bowel issues. Listen to your body.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is absent for the crucial Premier League match against Aston Villa due to a knee injury. Get the latest team news and match build-up here.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić has a hyperextended knee but avoids surgery. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Read the latest on the MVP's injury and its impact.
A personal story reveals a quick, minimally invasive fix for stress urinary incontinence that transformed one woman's life. Why is this knowledge not reaching the millions of UK women who suffer in silence?
From a 'Dad strike' over paternity leave to a new Men's Health Strategy, 2025 saw a pivotal shift in the national conversation about the challenges facing boys and men in the UK.
Private health scans from £95 offer a proactive, realistic way to tackle 2026 wellness goals. Scan.com provides fast access to MRI, ultrasound, and full-body screenings with quick results.
Struggling with winter fitness? A counsellor and top PTs reveal 7 actionable tips to launch your New Year's health goals, boost mental wellbeing, and stay on track.
Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo sustains a significant knee injury against Leicester Tigers, casting doubt on his season. Get the latest on his prognosis and the team's reaction.
Former Love Island star and NHS doctor Dr Alex George opens up about his brother's suicide, working on the Covid frontline, and his mission as the UK's youth mental health ambassador. Read his powerful story.
A decade-long study reveals that discarding furniture containing flame retardants can halve toxic chemical levels in blood within 1.4 years. Learn how to protect your home's health.
A detailed analysis of Donald Trump's unusual behaviour throughout 2025, from bizarre segues to public sleeping, raising serious questions about his mental fitness as Democrats plan to make it a key election issue.
NHS website data shows a festive spike in searches for alcohol poisoning, burns, and rabies. Get essential health advice to stay safe this Christmas.
For many, Christmas magnifies feelings of isolation. Discover the therapeutic strategies used to combat festive anxiety and build meaningful social connections for future holidays.
A new report reveals 25% of young people in England and Wales turn to AI for therapy, as traditional services buckle under demand. Discover the risks and reasons behind this growing trend.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
A new Gallup poll shows a record low number of Americans rate their mental health as 'good' or 'excellent'. Experts analyse the worrying trend and its causes.
Lingerie and health experts advise owning just 9-10 pairs of everyday underwear, replacing them every 6-12 months for optimal intimate health. Learn why less is more.