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Training on the oral contraceptive pill: what it does, what to adjust, and what happens when you come off

The oral contraceptive pill is one of the most widely used pharmaceuticals in human history. Tens of millions of women take it daily, mostly for contraception, sometimes for symptom management…

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Apr 2026

HEALTH Explainer

What is epigenetic reprogramming and why does it matter?

Epigenetic reprogramming is a biological process that modifies how genes are expressed without altering the underlying DNA sequence, with the goal of restoring cells to a more youthful functional state.…

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Mar 2026

TRAINING Explainer

What is Xenom and how it is standardising competitive fitness

Competitive fitness is moving towards structure. For years, the category has been defined by variation: different workouts, different formats, different interpretations of what “fitness” means. That has driven participation, but…

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Mar 2026

TRAINING Explainer

What are hybrid fitness competitions and how are they turning training into a sport?

Fitness has historically been personal. You train to improve strength, endurance, or appearance. Progress is tracked individually. Outcomes are largely private. Hybrid fitness competitions introduce a different model. They turn…

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Mar 2026

HEALTH Explainer

What biological dentistry is and how it connects oral health to systemic disease

Biological dentistry is an approach to oral healthcare that views the teeth, gums, and jaw as part of an interconnected biological system, where dental materials, infections, and procedures can influence…

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Mar 2026

HEALTH Explainer

What are AI health assistants and how do they work?

A new category is emerging at the intersection of artificial intelligence, wearable technology, and digital health: the AI health assistant. For years, digital health tools focused on collecting data. Fitness…

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Mar 2026

MIND Explainer

What are brain-monitoring wearables and how do they measure neural activity?

Wearable health technology has spent the past decade focused on the body. Smartwatches measure heart rate. Smart rings track sleep and recovery. Continuous glucose monitors observe metabolic responses. The next…

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Mar 2026

TECH Explainer

What is gesture control in wearable devices and how does it work?

Wearable devices are evolving from passive health trackers into interactive computing platforms. One of the technologies driving this shift is gesture control — the ability for a device to interpret…

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Mar 2026

NUTRITION Explainer

What is a fasting-mimicking diet and how does it influence metabolic and ageing pathways?

For decades, fasting has been studied as one of the most powerful metabolic interventions affecting health and longevity. In laboratory animals, calorie restriction and fasting can extend lifespan, improve metabolic…

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Mar 2026

HEALTH Explainer

Symptoms of hidden dental infections and why they are often missed

Hidden dental infections are chronic, low-grade infections in the teeth, surrounding tissues, or jawbone that often produce minimal local symptoms but may contribute to systemic inflammation and ongoing health issues.…

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