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Ultra-processed foods: here’s what the evidence actually says about them

Processed food NOT linked to global mortality!

#ProcessedFoodTruth
#HealthOverHype
#UnmaskingJunkFood

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A prefab building revolution can help resolve both the climate and housing crises

Prefab homes slash construction waste and CO2 emissions.

#LivePrefab
#ModularHomes
#DisruptConstruction

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Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air – and it could save more than 200,000 lives around the world

Food revolution: health, planet, one plate at a time.

#PlantBasedPower #CleanAirRevolution
#FoodChoicesMatter
#200kLivesSaved

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The curious link between animal hibernation and ageing – and what humans could learn from it

Winter slumber slows metabolism, repairs cellular damage.

#HibernationSecrets
#LiveLongerSleepMore
#AntiAgingHacks
#BiohackingHealth

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How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period

Cybercriminals target festive cheer, sending fake delivery notifications, phishing emails, and social media scams.

#FestiveFraud
#CyberSecurityTips
#ProtectYourIdentity

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How the Christmas pudding, with ingredients taken from the colonies, became an iconic British food

Medieval plum porridge morphs into festive icon.

#XmasPuddingHistory
#ColonialChristmas
#EmpireAndFood

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Seven tips for ethical shopping this Christmas

Support businesses with an in-built social or environmental purpose, such as social enterprises, B-corps, or cooperatives.

#SustainableGifting
#GiftGivingWithPurpose #GiveBackToCommunity #EthicalConsumption

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Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones

Collagen supplements amplify collagen synthesis, boosting tendon and bone health.

#CollagenSupplements
#TendonHealth
#BoneHealth
#ConnectiveTissue