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Pregnant exercise 'unsafe' "Exercise in pregnancy linked to fatal raised blood pressure condition" The Daily Telegraph reported. The newspaper says exercise can raise the risk of developing pre-eclampsia, a condition where mothers have raised blood pressure and protein

Meditation and depression "Buddhist meditation techniques can be just as effective at combating depression as medication," the Daily Mail reported. It said a study has found that "mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)" helps people to focus on the

Ageing theory questioned Vitamin supplements and face creams do not slow the ageing process according to reports in The Guardian and The Daily Mail. The newspapers report that the 'antioxidant theory' behind many anti-ageing products has been disproved by a new study

The answer to jet lag? The Daily Telegraph reported today on a "new pill that can combat jet lag". It said that the pill works by mimicking the effects of 'sleep hormone' melatonin and resets the body's natural sleep rhythm. Trials have shown that the d

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