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Biohacking - where to start, and where to stop
'Biohacking' is a trend that aims to improve longevity and to make your brain and body function better by supposedly 'hacking' biology. Can this really be done - if so how, is it safe, and are there any drawbacks to look out for?
Gallstones diet: foods to eat and avoid
1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will develop gallstones at some point. Gallstones are small stones - usually made up of bile - that form in your gallbladder. Here we share the foods that can prevent gallstones, trigger uncomfortable symptoms, or make them better.
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