Health & Well-being

✧ Ageing is inevitable, but how ageing is experienced can vary enormously. Two people of the same chronological age may differ considerably in mobility, energy, cognitive ability and general health. …

✧ Evening often looks harmless. The inbox quietens, lights come on, dinner becomes an afterthought and screens begin to glow brighter than the sky outside. Yet the last few hours …

✧ In a busy classroom, open-plan office or crowded family gathering, a person with Asperger’s Syndrome may appear calm on the surface while quietly struggling with noise, unpredictability and social …

✧ A change in digestion can be easy to dismiss. A little bloating may be blamed on diet, tiredness may be linked to stress and altered bowel habits may be …

Meningitis is a serious condition that happens when the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and, less …

A common health belief says that drinking water during meals is bad because it supposedly dilutes stomach acid, weakens digestive enzymes and slows the breakdown of food. It is a …

Arthritis is not a single disease but a broad term used to describe conditions that affect the joints, surrounding tissues and, in some cases, other parts of the body. It …

Myopia, commonly referred to as short-sightedness, is one of the most widespread visual disorders globally. Individuals with myopia can see near objects clearly, but distant objects appear blurred because light …

For many people, mouthwash is the final flourish in a daily oral hygiene routine — a cooling rinse that promises minty freshness and a cleaner mouth. Supermarket shelves are lined …

The concept of “Blue Zones” refers to geographical regions where people live significantly longer and healthier lives than global averages. Popularised by Dan Buettner through National Geographic research, Blue Zones …