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Living Well

Cracked teeth: How hard foods and teeth grinding can take a toll on your smile

One of the first symptoms of cracked teeth is pain when eating hot or cold food and drinks.
One of the first symptoms of cracked teeth is pain when eating hot or cold food and drinks.

A mini stroke can have major consequences

Transient ischaemic attacks can eventually lead to cognitive declines as steep as those following a full-on stroke.
Transient ischaemic attacks can eventually lead to cognitive declines as steep as those following a full-on stroke.

Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients

Manuel Firmani, centre left, is a professional tango dancer who leads the workshops, along with Veronica Litvak, centre right.
Manuel Firmani, centre left, is a professional tango dancer who leads the workshops, along with Veronica Litvak, centre right.

A longevity expert’s 5 tips for ageing well

The "wellderly" were more physically active and social and typically better educated than the general public.
The "wellderly" were more physically active and social and typically better educated than the general public.

10 common myths about narcissism

There are some misconceptions about what constitutes narcissism, which has become a catch-all label.
There are some misconceptions about what constitutes narcissism, which has become a catch-all label.

‘One in a million’ salivary gland cancer took away her sense of taste

Madam Jumidah, 66, a housewife, lost much of her ability to taste because of cancer in her salivary glands.
Madam Jumidah, 66, a housewife, lost much of her ability to taste because of cancer in her salivary glands.

How do ultra-processed foods affect the gut?

Emerging evidence has linked ultra-processed foods to poor gut health.
Emerging evidence has linked ultra-processed foods to poor gut health.

Why does drinking mess with my emotions?

Alcohol can make you feel anxious or irritable the next day.
Alcohol can make you feel anxious or irritable the next day.

Do you really need to wash new clothes before wearing them?

New clothes often contain a variety of substances that can irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions, said a dermatologist.
New clothes often contain a variety of substances that can irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions, said a dermatologist.

Can you prevent or reverse grey hair?

FILE — For something so universal, graying remains oddly mysterious. (Flora Hanitijo/The New York Times)
FILE — For something so universal, graying remains oddly mysterious. (Flora Hanitijo/The New York Times)

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