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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

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How men can master their midlife crisis

Mike Bates Mike Bates is a former covert counter-terrorism operations leader, endurance athlete, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He left a distinguished career in the UK’s Ministry of Defence after 20 years of service, then became the fastest Briton to complete a solo row of the Talker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, raising significant funds for charity. He…

July 9, 20240Comments

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Dr Stephen Lawrence: The truth about Ozempic and weight-loss drugs

Dr Stephen Lawrence Dr Stephen Lawrence is a GP and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Warwick. He is director of the largest Masters diabetes course in the world and has served as Clinical Diabetes Lead for the Royal College of General Practitioners. A new generation of weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy from Danish…

July 9, 20240Comments

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HEALTH Investigation

Sperm counts in freefall: is the male infertility crisis an existential threat to humanity?

For men’s testicles, it is the best of times, it is the worst of times. The population of the earth has swollen to 8 billion, and is forecast to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, which suggests male powers of procreation are in bullish good health. But disturbing global research has shown that men’s mean sperm…

July 9, 20240Comments

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What is red light therapy and can it cure chronic injury?

Picture your perfect day dedicated to optimising your health and wellbeing. Perhaps you start first thing with a dopamine-boosting and life-affirming ice bath, your muscles tingling as the icy water shocks you awake. After breakfast and a workout that combines strength training with some life-extending Zone 2 cardio, maybe you relax and unwind both body…

July 7, 20240Comments

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Can an ice bath really help you get leaner and stronger and live longer?

In the quest for peak physical condition, enhanced mental health and cognitive function, and an endless supply of Instagram-friendly video content, ice baths have surged in popularity over the last couple of years, championed by everyone from world-champion athletes to wellness gurus to your least-favourite influencer. Despite its now near ubiquitous presence on social media,…

July 7, 20240Comments

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What is omega 7 and how can it boost your health?

Ever wondered if there's more to the world of fatty acids beyond the well-known omega-3 and omega-6? Enter omega 7, a lesser-known but equally powerful fatty acid with remarkable health benefits. Omega 7, particularly palmitoleic acid, is gaining attention for its potential to support metabolic health, heart health, and more. Found in sources like…

July 5, 20240Comments

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Is stem cell therapy the secret to living forever?

Imagine a world where your body could heal itself from debilitating injuries or chronic diseases using its own cells. This isn’t the stuff of science fiction but a rapidly advancing field of medicine known as stem cell therapy. In recent years, stem cell therapy has moved from the realm of theoretical science into real-world application,…

July 5, 20240Comments

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HEALTH Investigation

Are men facing a terminal decline in testosterone?

Testosterone has an image problem. To some people, high levels of the primary male sex hormone is a synonym for aggressive or toxic behaviour, or the sinister goal of doped-up Olympians and steroid-fuelled bodybuilders. To others, a low level of testosterone is the cause of every male health problem from dwindling libido to midlife lethargy,…

July 4, 20240Comments