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Saddle sore: is too much cycling ruining your sex life?

Phil Burt Phil Burt is a leading cycling health expert who spent more than a decade as head of physiotherapy at the all-conquering British Cycling team for three Olympic Games, and was part of the famed Marginal Gains group which was charged with finding innovative improvements in performance. He also spent five years as consultant…

August 26, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

HEALTH Explainer

Magnesium spray for sleep: Does it really work?

If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning at night, worry about your impending Whoop recovery score, you’ve probably come across the suggestion to try magnesium. With magnesium sprays becoming increasingly popular, you may ask yourself: can a quick spritz before bed really help improve your sleep? From reducing stress to easing insomnia symptoms, magnesium…

August 22, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What are the benefits of blue light glasses?

If you spend long hours in front of screens, you’ve probably heard about blue light glasses. Promoted as a solution to digital eye strain and sleep issues caused by blue light emitted from phones, computers, and tablets, these glasses are gaining popularity - particularly among the biohacking brigade. But do they really work, and what…

August 5, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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HEALTH Upgrade

How to spot the telltale signs of low testosterone

Dr Geoffrey Hackett Dr Geoffrey Hackett has worked as a consultant in Urology at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for more than 20 years, specialising in the treatment of low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. He has published more than 150 papers and is a former president of the British Society for Sexual Medicine and…

August 4, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Opinion

Who’s really to blame for the global obesity epidemic?

Professor Jane Ogden Jane Ogden is a professor of health psychology at the University of Surrey. She has been researching eating behaviour, weight management and women’s health for more than 30 years, and has written several informative books on the subject, including “The Psychology of Eating” and “The Psychology of Dieting”. We’re living through a…

July 31, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

HEALTH Opinion

Dr Max Pemberton: Having an obese kid is child abuse

Dr Max Pemberton Dr Max Pemberton is medical doctor, journalist and author. He works full-time as a psychiatrist in the National Health Service, specialising in eating disorders and addiction. He has written multiple best-selling books, including Trust me, I’m A (Junior) Doctor; Where Does it Hurt?; and The Marvellous Adventure of Being Human. He lives…

July 29, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Explainer

6 ways to men can protect sexual health during intense training

Endurance cyclists are known for their peak fitness, yet scientific research reveals that many male cyclists face surprisingly low sperm counts. Similarly, ultra-fit marathon runners are experiencing declines in reproductive health. Studies indicate that super-fit professional athletes often have lower sperm counts compared to "ordinary" men. Why are these ultra-fit individuals facing fertility issues, and…

July 29, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

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HEALTH Explainer

How much should you care about heart rate variability?

Over the last few years, thanks to the rise of smartwatches, tech wearables and artificial intelligence, personal health data is more accessible than ever, with millions of us tracking our daily activities on a semi-religious basis, whether that’s step count, sleep duration and quality, calories consumed and burned, and resting and maximum heart rate. Of…

July 23, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Investigation

Can too much endurance exercise make you infertile?

Endurance cyclists are supremely healthy athletes, but scientific studies now suggest that many male cyclists have surprisingly low sperm counts. Some ultra-fit marathon runners are discovering a similar decline in their reproductive health. In fact, research suggests that many super-fit professional athletes often have lower sperm counts than “ordinary” men. Why are so many ultra-fit…

July 22, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

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HEALTH Vanguard

Will AI-driven doctors help you live healthier for longer?

Dr Gil Blander Dr Gil Blander is a leading expert in health and longevity, and founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Inside Tracker, a groundbreaking health assessment service based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He holds a PhD in biology from the Weizman Institute of Science and completed his post doctoral fellowship at MIT. He hosts the…

July 22, 20240Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

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