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News Millions of older people can now get protection against a virus which causes serious lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia – preventing potentially thousands of hospital admissions a year. All adults aged 80 and over, and people living in a care home for older adults, are now eligible for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus

Share on Pinterest Walking is the most popular physical activity in the U.S., but experts say this might not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image Credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They note urban dwellers also like to run and lift weights, while

A new life-changing treatment option – GLP-1 drug semaglutide known as Wegovy – is set to be available on the NHS within months, with 1.2 million people with cardiovascular disease eligible to receive the treatment to help prevent heart attacks and strokes over the next few years. People with heart and circulatory disease who are

Share on Pinterest Staying physically active during midlife can improve health and longevity. Morsa Images/Getty Images A new study reports that midlife exercise can cut women’s risk of early death in half. Women tend to lose muscle mass starting in midlife, which can affect health, but adequate exercise and sufficient protein intake can help preserve

Share on Pinterest Recent research found that drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of stress and mood disorders. Image Credit: Andrew Cebulka/Stocksy A recent study found that moderate daily coffee intake may help lower stress and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. The findings indicate that coffee’s

Share on Pinterest Foreign trainees learn Baduanjin, a traditional breathing and stretching exercise, in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 7, 2025. Image credit: Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images A recent clinical trial found that a centuries-old mind-body practice known as baduanjin helped lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. Similar to qigong, baduanjin is a

Share on Pinterest Kim Kardashian has released a new energy drink with paraxanthine instead of caffeine. Image credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kim Kardashian has launched a new energy drink called Update. Instead of caffeine, the drink contains paraxanthine. Paraxanthine is a compound naturally produced by the body when it breaks down caffeine. Kim Kardashian has launched

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that eating repeat “go-to” meals could aid weight loss. Image Credit: helpSKC/Stocksy A recent study has found that eating the same meals each day could lead to greater weight loss. The findings suggest that consistent caloric intake helps with weight loss. The study doesn’t establish a cause-and-effect relationship

News Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “GP teams are working harder than ever, delivering more than 1.5 million appointments for patients every working day over the last year – the highest number on record. “In part, this is due to practices now offering patients the

Share on Pinterest Simple lifestyle changes, such as getting a few extra minutes of sleep and exercise each day, can improve heart health. Ryan Tuttle/Stocksy Researchers say that small changes in sleep, diet, and exercise can have a substantial impact on heart health. They report that modest changes, such as 11 more minutes of sleep