The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics – but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?
Mike Martin
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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. Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
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