Sermorelin Benefits: Can This Peptide Really Boost Growth Hormone the Safe Way?

Sermorelin is one of the more widely used peptides in the health optimisation world, particularly among those looking to support hormone health, recovery and healthy ageing. Often billed as a safer, more natural alternative to growth hormone therapy, it’s commonly prescribed in longevity clinics and sometimes used by athletes and fitness professionals to improve sleep,…

January 27, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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

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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 Explainer

What is magnesium spray and do you need it?

Magnesium is a vital mineral that plays a crucial role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, affecting everything from muscle function and nerve transmission to energy production and bone health. Yet despite its profound importance, many people do not get enough magnesium from their diets alone. Indeed, approximately 50% of Americans have insufficient…

July 3, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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NUTRITION Explainer

What are melatonin gummies and are they safe, effective and legal?

In the quest for better sleep, melatonin gummies have emerged as a popular solution, providing a convenient and tasty way to help regulate sleep cycles. Poor sleep can wreak havoc on every aspect of your life, from impairing cognitive function and mood to weakening the immune system and increasing the risk of chronic illnesses. Melatonin,…

June 22, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

HEALTH Explainer

What are magnesium gummies and should you take them?

In the highly-competitive and ultra-lucrative dietary supplement and sports nutrition market the gummy craze has taken the world by storm. From apple cider vinegar gummies promising detox benefits, collagen gummies aimed at enhancing skin health, creatine gummies for muscle growth and brain health, sleep gummies to aid restful nights, and slimming gummies for weight loss,…

June 1, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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HEALTH Explainer

What are sleep gummies and should you take them?

When was the last time you got a really good night’s sleep? When you fell fast asleep as soon as your head hit your pillow, only to wake up hours later feeling fresh, energised and ready to take on your day? Weeks ago? Months? Years? Poor sleep is affecting more of us more often: The…

June 1, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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MIND Explainer

What is NSDR and should you do it?

In our fast-paced, high-stress world, finding effective ways to rest and rejuvenate is more important than ever. Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) has emerged as a widespread practice that promises to provide profound relaxation and numerous health benefits without the need for traditional sleep. Championed by scientist-turned-podcaster Dr Andrew Huberman and other academic influencers, NDSR is…

May 25, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint protocol?

Who is Bryan Johnson? Bryan Johnson is an American entrepreneur who founded Braintree, a payment platform designed to simplify the process of online transactions, which was later acquired in 2013 by PayPal for $800m. He is also the founder of Kernel, a company with a primary focus on the development of advanced neural interfaces, designed…

September 1, 20230Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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