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 around heavy menstrual bleeding, polycystic ovary syndrome or endometriosis. The cultural assumption that travels with it — that the synthetic hormones it delivers are functionally…

ByJon LipseyMay 12, 20260Comments

NUTRITION

The Truth About Supplements, Sleep and Shrinking for Longevity

Judd Lienhard is surprisingly open to questions about mortality. Behind the 250 pounds of muscle is a man unusually willing to confront what that mass means for his long-term health and to plan for its eventual disappearance. “I do not plan to be doing this when I’m 70,” he says flatly. His goal? Drop fifty…

ByDr Jonny ReesNovember 8, 20250Comments

HEALTH Explainer

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,…

ByJon LipseySeptember 27, 20240Comments

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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…

ByJoe WarnerJuly 23, 20240Comments

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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…

ByJoe WarnerMay 25, 20240Comments

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HEALTH

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…

ByJon LipseySeptember 1, 20230Comments

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