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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

HEALTH Investigation

The Fertility-Fitness Paradox: are steroids making men infertile?

Across the animal kingdom, amorous males make a valiant effort to catch the eyes of females. Dashing peacocks shake their handsome iridescent feathers at peahens. Male blackbirds serenade mates with their exquisite flute-like songs. Red stags unleash loud guttural roars to display their virility. And in the world of homo sapiens, where Tinder, Instagram and…

July 22, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

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HEALTH Opinion

Male Infertility Roundtable: Men must take control of their sexual health

With headline-making studies suggesting men’s sperm counts are in freefall, male infertility is a vital but neglected men’s health issue. What might be causing this apparent rise in infertility? How can the problem be addressed? What treatments are available for men who are struggling to have children? And what technological breakthroughs are on the horizon?…

July 18, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

HEALTH Upgrade

Don’t let jet lag ruin your next adventure

Andrew Herr Andrew Herr is the founder and CEO of performance concierge service Fount and a leader in human performance optimisation. He has worked with elite athletes and the US military, where he spearheaded groundbreaking biotech and human performance studies. Follow him on X. Visit fount.bio. Never suffer jet lag again! Jet lag, that unwelcome…

July 15, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Opinion

Is social media helping or hurting women with PCOS?

Drew Baird Drew Baird is the PCOS Mentor, an online social media influencer and expert in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), offering lifestyle interventions and dietary advice to improve symptoms of the condition. He is a qualified personal trainer and founder of Health and Balance Vitamins. Follow him on Instagram. Visit handbvitamins.co.uk. Do you have PCOS?…

July 15, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Upgrade

10 simple ways men can boost their fertility

It’s enough to make your testicles shrink. Global research has shown that men’s mean sperm concentrations have dropped by 51.6% since the 1970s - and this decline is accelerating at an astonishing rate, from 1.16% per year to 2.64% per year since the year 2000 (read our exclusive investigation, “Sperm counts in freefall: is the…

July 14, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

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HEALTH Opinion

Dr Max Pemberton: Never get your medical advice from ignorant influencers!

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 12, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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