Health & Wellbeing
- NewsThe Guardian
Friday briefing: How nursing Britain back to health is central to Labour’s economic mission
In today’s newsletter: The UK was once called the ‘sick man of Europe’ for its ailing economy – but with 2.8 million people out of work with long-term sickness, the phrase can be taken literally today
11-min read - HealthThe Telegraph
The six worst foods for gut health
Your gut microbiome is as individual as your fingerprint and is something none of us should ignore if we want to lead a healthier and happier life.
10-min read - HealthEvening Standard
This £300 health scan has a 10k waitlist — I tried it and found out why it's so worth it
Thousands have signed up to undergo a new full-body MOT scan, founded by the man behind Spotify. It has has already led to some users receiving life-saving treatment. Madeleine Spencer puts it to the test
4-min read - HealthThe Guardian
‘A troubling halo of health’: how Celsius became Red Bull for women
The energy drink with 200mg of caffeine per can has gained a cult following in the US due to its wellness-coded image
9-min read - HealthThe Telegraph
Nine easy yoga moves to fix your health ailments
Can a bit of bendiness and mindful breathing really fix all our aches and pains? It might be time to start up the sun salutations, as yoga, it transpires, has science on its side to back up its health claims. Earlier this year, a study concluded not only that exercise can be more effective than medication in treating depression, but that yoga, specifically, was among the most effective forms.
8-min read - HealthHuffPost UK
800,000 Women In The UK Have A Disease That Wrecks Mental Health. So Why Does It Go Undetected?
Maybe stop trivialising periods and conditions related to them?
4-min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds
Despite Americans paying nearly double that of other nations, the US fares poorly in list of 10 countries
3-min read