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How often should you wash your pyjamas?

A leading microbiologist settles the debate on pyjama hygiene. Discover why daily changes are crucial to prevent body odour and harmful infections. Read the full report.

Infant habits at two months predict obesity risk

New research reveals that infant feeding, sleep, and play habits established by two months old can predict higher BMI by six months, setting the stage for lifelong health risks. Learn how to build healthier routines.

4 Habits to Help You Live to 100

Discover the four lifestyle tweaks to diet, exercise and sleep that can boost your longevity, inspired by Britain's oldest person. Start your journey to a longer life today.

27 Signs You're No Longer Trendy, Expert Reveals

Brand expert Rebecca May reveals the 27 lifestyle habits, from burrata to bum bags, that show you're falling behind the trends. Discover if you're guilty of these ageing giveaways.

7 Tea Habits That Damage Gut Health

A Harvard gastroenterologist reveals seven common tea-drinking mistakes harming gut and liver health. Discover how to protect yourself while enjoying Britain's favourite brew.

6 Great Reads: Guardian's Top Weekend Features

Discover six brilliant Guardian reads covering unusual names shaping lives, football friendships, European health habits, romance scams, AI in healthcare, and heartbreaking stories.

Harvard: Daily Walking Adds Years to Life

Groundbreaking research from Harvard University shows how adding just 2,200 steps to your daily routine can dramatically reduce cardiovascular disease risk and extend lifespan.

Surgeon's 5 Daily Habits to Prevent Back Pain

Leading UK spinal expert Dr. David O'Riordan shares his simple daily routine to prevent debilitating back pain and maintain spinal health without surgery or medication.

7 Ways Your Bed Could Be Making You Ill

Leading sleep specialists uncover the surprising bedroom dangers that could be compromising your wellbeing - and share simple fixes for a healthier night's rest.

4 Daily Habits Secretly Damaging Your Health

An NHS doctor shares four surprising everyday habits that could be harming your wellbeing - including one common morning routine most Brits don't think twice about.

Daily Habit That Saves Your Heartbeats Revealed

New research reveals how one straightforward daily practice can significantly reduce your resting heart rate and improve cardiovascular health. Discover the science-backed method that doctors are calling a 'game-changer' for heart wellness.

Dr Amir Khan's urgent toilet health warning

Leading TV doctor Amir Khan reveals crucial warning signs in toilet habits that could indicate serious health conditions including bowel cancer - and when you should see your GP immediately.

Harvard Study: Daily Habit May Transform Health

New research from Harvard University suggests a straightforward daily practice could significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and extend lifespan. Discover how this accessible habit could revolutionise public health.

Daily habit that could slash dementia risk revealed

A leading NHS doctor shares groundbreaking research showing how a straightforward daily activity could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia. Discover the science-backed method that's transforming brain health prevention.

Doctor: Your toilet habits reveal health secrets

A leading gastroenterologist shares crucial insights about what your bowel movements reveal about your digestive health and when changes might indicate something more serious, including colon cancer warning signs.

Toxic chemicals found in UK period products

Groundbreaking research reveals concerning levels of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in menstrual products available in British supermarkets, raising serious health concerns for millions of women.

9 Daily Habits That Increase Deadly Stroke Risk

New research reveals how common daily routines from poor sleep to processed food consumption are dramatically increasing stroke risk across the UK. Discover the lifestyle changes that could save your life.

NHS: Don't ignore these toilet cancer symptoms

The NHS issues crucial warning about bathroom habits that may indicate serious health conditions including bowel and bladder cancers. Learn the red flags you shouldn't ignore.

Dirty habit raises long COVID risk, experts warn

Leading health specialists warn that a widespread everyday habit could significantly raise your chances of developing persistent Long COVID symptoms and long-term health complications.

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