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If you're looking for a low-key way to boost your fitness in the new year, this military-inspired fad might be for you. Rucking, which involves walking around wearing a weighted backpack or vest, has taken social media by storm and food…

A mother-of-two who fell into a 'trance-like' state during the full moon has been diagnosed with a rare mental disorder.The woman reportedly acted "strangely" during a full moon event, and began speaking in a different voice, sitting…

BBC presenter DJ Spoony has thanked the NHS and his family after being treated in hospital for a minor brain haemorrhage over the Christmas period.The Radio 2 presenter, whose real name is Johnathan Joseph, told listeners on Monday that he…

Embarrassed by his lack of experience in the bedroom, a 23-year-old boy lied to his girlfriend about being a virgin - something that could set him up for sexual dysfunction in the future. The anonymous Reddit user posted in a thread titled…

While it's refreshing to read a more balanced article on psychedelics (Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use, December 25), we should be careful about accepting the paternalistic idea that clinical setting is…

According to a new study, having depression can make you more of a burden on the road as you get older. Researchers at Washington University studied nearly 400 people aged 65 and older for a year and found that people with major depressive…

Doctors have revealed the six daily habits that could be causing your brain to age prematurely.Although the brain gradually deteriorates from the age of 60, doctors say it is possible to slow this degeneration, which could help prevent…

Several parcel deliveries have gone missing, an elderly relative gave you a hideous scarf as a gift, and you just don't like the dress you bought online when you see it in person.The lazy days after Christmas bring a lot of shopping hassle,…

Are you thinking about your New Year's resolutions - perhaps work-related, or managing your finances, or yes, health-related?The bad news is that it can be difficult to stick to those good intentions, because study after study shows that…

I lost my sense of taste and smell three years ago due to Covid. Is there anything I can do to get them back? I am a 71 year old woman with type 1 diabetes.W. Bruno, Trowbridge, Wiltshire.Dr. Martin Scurr replies: Losing or partially losing…