How to measure your blood pressure properly
Many people don’t measure their blood pressure properly at home – here’s how three experts say to get accurate readings.
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You’re hot? I’m cold! CHRISTIAN MORO & CHARLOTTE PHELPS explain why our office temperature preferences can be vastly different to our colleagues’.
Using a fan and wetting the skin reduces risk of deadly cardiac strain in hot and humid weather, but older people should avoid using fans in very hot and dry conditions.
New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity – such as uphill walking or stair-climbing – into your day may help to lower blood pressure.
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Human cell atlas engages a world of scientists
With more than 3600 scientists across 100 countries collaborating, there is progress toward an ambitious atlas of human cells, reports WILL DUNHAM in Washington.
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Do weighted blankets help you sleep any better?
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited, says science writer ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN in New York.
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Is it true that stress is turning my hair grey?
The most rapid hair greying usually happens between ages 50 and 60. But does anything we do speed up the process? And is there anything we can do to slow it down? THERESA LARKIN has the science.
There are two main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do, write HUNTER BENNETT & LEWIS INGRAM.
Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. NICK FULLER explains how to stop ‘weight creep’.
Sunglasses don’t just look good – they’re good for you too. FLORA HUI knows how to choose the right pair.
So what happens to teeth as you age? And what can you do to ensure your smile lasts the distance?
In a quiet corner of Fyshwick there's a gym making a lot of noise nationally and internationally on the Thai boxing scene. GWYN REES, a practitioner of the combat sport Muay Thai, explains what's behind this extraordinary success.
XEC is now in Australia. LARA HERRERO reveals what's known about this hybrid covid variant.
What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? ALLEN CHENG looks at how scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’.
Still or sparkling? It’s a question you’ll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health? CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS have the answer.
Recovered from a cold but still have a hoarse voice? YEPTAIN LEUNG knows what you should do to fix it.
How much does your phone’s blue light really delay your sleep? Relax, it’s just 2.7 minutes, says CHELSEA REYNOLDS.
Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. JENNY DOUST says focusing on these four symptoms can help with diagnosis.
Handkerchief or tissue? Which one’s better for our health and the planet?
