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Why wearing socks in bed can help you get a better night’s sleep

Aiding the body’s thermoregulation systems throughout the night is key to ensure a smooth night of rest—wearing socks in bed does just that.

New study finds that living by the sea is good for your mental wellbeing

The research, by the University of Exeter, found that the effect was most pronounced in people from low-earning households.

German consumer group finds that using reusable bamboo coffee cups can be bad for your health

Testing 12 different bamboo cup brands, Stiftung Warentest found that most released ‘very high’ amounts of melamine and formaldehyde after contact with a hot drink.

Say goodbye to temporary fillings: scientists successfully use a gel to regrow tooth enamel

A team of researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine has developed a gel that makes enamel repair itself.

101-year-old skier proves age is definitely just a number

George Jedenoff has been skiing for 59 consecutive years.

Study finds ‘ultimate limit’ of human endurance to be 2.5 times resting metabolic rate

While people can go far beyond their base metabolic rate for short periods, the study found that it becomes unsustainable to do so in the long term.

New survey reveals that women who kayak or ski report the highest levels of mental wellbeing

The ‘Women in Adventure Mental Wellbeing Survey’ looks at the effect of outdoor sports on the mental wellbeing of women and has thrown up some intriguing results.