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Is it true that … mental health is affected by inflammation?
By Kate Lloyd

Studies have found that anti-inflammatory drugs can improve your mood. But what does that mean for conditions such as depression and anxiety?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/31/is-it-true-that-mental-health-is-affected-by-inflammation

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‘It looked stunning on Joanna Lumley!’: 10 writers on their biggest hair disaster
By Kate Lloyd, Rich Pelley, Jeffrey Ingold, Carys Afoko, Joel Snape, Viv Groskop, Paula Cocozza, Polly Hudson, Daniel Lavelle and Alexi Duggins

From bowl cuts to extreme mullets, punk dos to bad dye jobs, a terrible hairstyle can never be forgotten – even decades after it has grown out

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/25/it-looked-stunning-on-joanna-lumley-10-writers-on-their-biggest-hair-disaster

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Is it true that … it’s harder for women to do pull-ups?
By Kate Lloyd

The differences in body types does mean that, on average, women find the exercise more difficult – but that’s not the whole story

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/17/is-it-harder-for-women-to-do-pull-ups

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Is it true that … you need to detox your scalp?
By Kate Lloyd

A good scalp cleanse can be useful, but it partly depends where you live

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/10/is-it-true-that-you-need-to-detox-your-scalp

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Is it true that … a cold shower is the best way to cool down on a hot night?
By Kate Lloyd

Want to lower your temperature and drift off to sleep quicker? An ice-cold shower might seem the best solution, but the truth is more complicated

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/03/is-it-true-that-a-cold-shower-is-the-best-way-to-cool-down-on-a-hot-night

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Is it true that … sit-ups are the best exercise for abs?
By Kate Lloyd

The classic gym routine doesn’t isolate your stomach muscles as much as you might think, but here are five that will

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/27/is-it-true-that-sit-ups-best-exercise-abs

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Is it true that … we should eat 30 plants a week?
By Kate Lloyd

A growing supplements market may be trying to capitalise on this claim, but the truth is we still don’t know what a truly healthy gut microbiome really looks like

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/13/is-it-true-that-we-should-eat-30-plants-a-week

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