Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?

As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.

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NHS faces challenging few days during doctors’ strike, warns Streeting

Hospitals in England battle to keep both emergency and non-urgent work going in five-day walkout.

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Samaritans to close more than 100 branches

The charity’s chief executive says “at least half” of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland.

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Just 7,000 steps a day could cut health risks, study says

Everyone targets 10,000 steps – but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.

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Starmer pleads with resident doctors to halt strike

The PM urges doctors not to follow their union down the “damaging road” of strike action, which starts on Friday.

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Starmer pleads with resident doctors to halt strike

The PM urges doctors not to follow their union down the “damaging road” of strike action, which starts on Friday.

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Penile cancer medical trial ‘gave me two more years’

Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.

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Penile cancer medical trial ‘gave me two more years’

Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.

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Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

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Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

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