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Office workers who are grafted to their chairs could be jolted into moving more if a new device takes off The ‘sitting pad’ emits a loud beep when its occupant needs to get up and move. Those that think they can trick it by quickly slumping back down will simply ...

Reaching your ideal body weight, getting regular exercise, quittingaddictions, improving relationships and having a positive attitude to life will slash your risk of some of life’s most preventable diseases. But don’t be reluctant to visit the doctor or pop pills if you need them, either. This is some of the ...

If you’re like a runaway train come dinner time, this high-tech fork could help you put the brakes on Plate lickers, speed eaters and scoffers, hold your horses. It’s not justbad manners to wolf down a meal, it can also lead to a bigger waistlineand early grave. However, the world’s ...

Researchers have busted the myth that being pear-shaped protects against heart disease. In fact, carrying fat on your hips and thighs is paving the way to diabetes and heart disease for the 30 per cent of Australians who have metabolic syndrome. Gluteal fat was previously thought of as innocent, however ...

Baring your breasts in front of strangers and having your flesh uncomfortably pressed between two pieces of plastic – a procedure commonly known as a mammogram – is the standard test for breast cancer. In future, all you may need to do is have a simple blood test. A study ...

We all have a fairly good idea of how to live a healthy life. But every now and then even the most pious will stray from the good-health path. As the experts say, there is no point harbouring regrets – instead, use the following advice to help yourself recover from ...

High blood pressure Sustain optimal weight with a balanced diet, set mealtimes and daily exercise. Practice meditation (or any other stress-management strategies that work for you). Consistency is key here, so put time aside every day. Supplement your diet with 1000mg of calcium daily, 500mg of magnesiumnce or twice a ...

“I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2010, when I was 42. I was renovating my house and at first I thought I’d just strained myself, but after a few weeks the pain became unbearable. I went to see my GP, who referred me to a specialist, and I had ...

“When I was pregnant with my son in 1993, I developed gestational diabetes. “After the birth, I expected my blood sugars to return to normal but they didn’t. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prescribed medication, then insulin. I also had to see an endocrinologist every three months ...

A powerful field of science being harnessed by cosmetics companies to create anti-ageing creams could hold the key to beating chronic diseases and even reveal the secret to living longer. Cellular bioenergetics, the process by which cells produce and consume energy, is now being harnessed to help women look younger ...