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Flu deaths exceed COVID as vaccination rates plummet

Death data shows the flu is killing more people than COVID-19 for the first time since the height of the pandemic but experts fear deaths could get even higher.

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‘Unusually early’ start to flu season as infections rise

Hospital admission rates are highest among people aged 85 and over, and children aged four and under.

Evening Standard

Brain training games do actually improve your memory, study shows

Results show certain online brain exercises reduce dementia risk, researchers say

The Independent UK

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Sharing happy moments may boost health of older couples, study finds

Academics in the US analysed data from three pieces of research that included 321 couples in Canada and Germany aged between 56 and 89.

Evening Standard

Man’s blurred vision led to brain tumour diagnosis and 10 surgeries

His mother said her son has faced the ‘hardest part of his life with such bravery’

The Independent UK

Scientists discover five new genes which increase obesity risk

Scientists have identified 13 genes that could increase a person’s risk of developing obesity

The Independent UK

The ACA premium surge hits home

States started notifying residents they could be on the hook for thousands more dollars in out-of-pocket costs.

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Thousands of deaths could be prevented with prostate cancer screening, trial finds

The study involved data from 162,000 men from eight European countries over a 23-year period

The Independent UK

Map: Where daylight saving time could become permanent

But it would take an act of Congress. Meanwhile, standard time is year-round in two states.

Axios

Jennifer Aniston’s trainer says these are the three exercises that will help you perfect your squat form and build strong glutes

Strengthen this butt muscle to see your squat game improve

Fit & Well

This two-minute routine is a physical therapist’s secret for fixing the damage of sitting all day—and it instantly helped my stress

Doing the whole routine took me exactly 1min 40 seconds

Fit & Well

This is the 15-minute workout a veteran trainer told me to use to build full-body strength when I’m having a busy day

Try this AMRAP workout to build your legs, core and upper-body strength

Fit & Well

Study shows prostate cancer screening can ‘reduce deaths’ as UK scheme assessed

Experts called for a ‘targeted’ screening approach to prevent overdiagnosis.

Evening Standard

Lack of interpreter left deaf man fearing he ‘had HIV and could die’

When Richard MacQueen’s test results came back, there was no interpreter to pass them on

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GPs raise alarm as patients flag life-threatening symptoms via non-urgent form

A new poll found that more than two-thirds of GPs are concerned about patient safety

The Independent UK

The surprising health benefits drinking a mug of cocoa could have for men

Arteries show drop in function when people are sedentary, but flavanols have a protective effect and are even found in tea, berries and apples

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Scientists identify why we can’t concentrate after a bad night’s sleep

We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and yet, the secret of how our brain falls asleep remains one of the greatest mysteries of neuroscience

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The US obesity rate is declining thanks to weight loss drugs, survey finds

There are now 7.6 million fewer American adults living with obesity

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Eating cheese once a week could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists believe nutrients in dairy products may support neuronal maintenance

Evening Standard

Thousands who unknowingly had HIV and hepatitis identified though new tests

The initiative was rolled out across emergency departments in areas with the highest rates of HIV.

The Independent UK

‘Embarrassing’ cancer symptom kept teen from speaking up for months

The teenager underwent gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy for several months

Evening Standard

Call for public inquiry after report into missed opportunities to protect patients

One family has described how the report into missed opportunities does not go far enough.

Evening Standard

‘Missed opportunities’ to act on concerns about children’s surgeon – report

A report highlights failures to act after concerns were first raised about Kuldeep Stohr.

Fit & Well

Forget sit-ups—a Pilates instructor says this move is more effective for your deep core

Struggle with sit-ups? Try this variation by a certified Pilates instructor instead

Fit & Well

“Stop focusing on working out”—a professor says you should follow these five science-backed steps to improve your wellness instead

Two experts say these five actions are the key to wellbeing

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