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Staying hydrated could be the key to ageing well

Staying hydrated could be the key to ageing well

There's no doubt that drinking sufficient amounts of water every day is important, but a recently published study has now shown that staying hydrated slows down "age-dependent chronic diseases" and extends a healthy life span.
Dealing with skin tags? Here’s what causes them and how to remove them safely
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Dealing with skin tags? Here’s what causes them and how to remove them safely

Dealing with skin tags? Here’s what causes them and how to remove them safely

For most of us, skin tags are just another niggle of ageing. But rather than simply putting up with them, we’ve taken a deep dive into exactly what they are, what causes them, and most importantly, how you can get rid of them.
Cold or puffy feet? Here’s why you shouldn’t brush it off
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Cold or puffy feet? Here’s why you shouldn’t brush it off

Cold or puffy feet? Here’s why you shouldn’t brush it off

Have you ever experienced morning foot pain, swollen feet or dry, flaking skin but shrugged it off or simply put it down to ageing?
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Is cleaning your ears with cotton buds safe?

Is cleaning your ears with cotton buds safe?

Most of us have found ourselves satisfying an itch in the ear with a cotton bud or using a swab to remove excess earwax — but how safe is it really to clean your ears with cotton buds and other tools?
Top 6 vision issues to watch out for after 60
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Top 6 vision issues to watch out for after 60

Top 6 vision issues to watch out for after 60

As you get older, your body undergoes a number of changes and while the most obvious signs may be external, such as greying hair and wrinkles, your eyes eventually succumb to the effects of ageing as well.
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From cleaning to upkeep: All your denture questions answered

From cleaning to upkeep: All your denture questions answered

Thinking about dentures? Here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.
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How replacing salt with a substitute could transform your cardiovascular health

How replacing salt with a substitute could transform your cardiovascular health

A study reveals a simple yet powerful weapon in the fight against cardiovascular disease: salt substitutes.
It's a method many of us were taught as children, but is it really safe to clean your ears with cotton buds? Source: Getty Images.
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Is it safe to clean your ears with cotton buds?

Is it safe to clean your ears with cotton buds?

We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve satisfied an itch in the ear by scratching it with a cotton bud or used a swab to remove excess earwax, but how safe is it to clean your ears with cotton buds and other apparatuses?
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