Health

I got married twice in my 20s. Now I’m in love with my midlife situationship

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I got married twice in my 20s. Now I’m in love with my midlife situationship

Bored, lonely and emerging from lockdown, a less-traditional relationship was just what I was looking for

8 months ago

Full-blown agony: my battle against the mysterious pain of cluster headaches

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Full-blown agony: my battle against the mysterious pain of cluster headaches

They can hurt more than broken bones or pancreatitis. But with the right drugs and therapies, relief is possible from this debilitating and often misunderstood condition

8 months ago

Wash well

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Wash well

Water bottles are the ‘perfect environment for bacteria to grow’ – as we’ve seen from the horror pics on social media. Follow these steps to stay clean

8 months ago

Kindness of strangers: I was ill and about to miss my flight when a well-dressed man helped me to the airport

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Kindness of strangers: I was ill and about to miss my flight when a well-dressed man helped me to the airport

I was running an hour late and couldn’t think clearly. I was in despair that I might miss my plane home

8 months ago

This is how we do it: ‘After 50 years together, I’m more orgasmic than ever’

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This is how we do it: ‘After 50 years together, I’m more orgasmic than ever’

Valerie and Max have discovered the secret of maintaining an active sex life in your 70s – and are happy to pass on their tips

8 months ago

My friend has cancer and talks of ending her life. Should I tell her family?

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My friend has cancer and talks of ending her life. Should I tell her family?

Your friend fears dependency and wants to regain control. Is there someone you can talk to about your own feelings?

8 months ago

US sees spike in flu cases in December, after most severe season since 2018

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US sees spike in flu cases in December, after most severe season since 2018

Not clear whether more people will get the flu this season, but more than 3,100 people have died in last year in US

8 months ago

‘They don’t have a nice socket structure’: how to really look after your knees

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‘They don’t have a nice socket structure’: how to really look after your knees

From squats and lunges to the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, physiotherapists share advice on how to maintain strong knees and avoid pain

8 months ago

Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.

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Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.

January 3, 2026 / 8:28 AM EST / CBS News

8 months ago

A new mom battling postpartum depression skipped a routine appointment. An unrelated visit led to an unexpected diagnosis.

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A new mom battling postpartum depression skipped a routine appointment. An unrelated visit led to an unexpected diagnosis.

January 3, 2026 / 8:00 AM EST / CBS News

8 months ago

From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits

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From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits

Guardian writers and readers share the simple tricks they use to bring a bit of joy into their lives

8 months ago

Jason White on plastic pollution in the food chain

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Jason White on plastic pollution in the food chain

Worried about degraded plastic? Spare a thought for those poor ants

8 months ago