Lie-ins don't reduce health impacts of lack of sleep
BBC - 28-Feb-2019Best to keep a regular sleep schedule throughout the week
Alex Therrien
Details last updated 08-Feb-2019
Articles written by Alex Therrien
Parkinson's drug delivered through port in head
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Five-minute scan can predict cognitive decline
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Type-2 diabetes detectable years before diagnosis
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Life expectancy progress stops in UK
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Lack of exercise puts one in four people at risk
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Low-carb diet could shorten life by 4 years
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Even low levels of air pollution can damage heart
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Drinking can take years off your life
BBC - 13-Apr-20182 drinks a day shortens life expectancy by up to two years. More than 3 drinks a day could lose ...
Late risers at increased risk of early death
BBC - 11-Apr-2018People aged 38 to 73 self-assesses on scale of morning or evening types. Night owls are 10% more...
No safe limit to smoking
BBC - 25-Jan-2018One cigarette a day increases chance of developing heart disease by 50%. Likewise a 30% increase...
Middle-aged can reverse heart risk with exercise
BBC - 08-Jan-2018Study analysed hearts of people aged 45-64 with no history of exercising regularly. Progressive ...
