March
Why rich men are so obsessed with living longer
Tech bros are trying to hack their way to longevity – but is an extended life a better one?
Why do women live longer than men?
It holds true regardless of where females live, how much money they make and many other factors. It’s even true for most other mammals.
Fitness boom turbocharges former soccer stars’ supplements empire
Domenic and Sebastian Giampaolo opened their first shop in 2007. Last year, they added a new store to their network every 10 days.
January
How intermittent fasting helps you lose weight and live longer
A systematic evaluation of 40 trials concluded that intermittent fasting works, with a typical weight loss of three to five kilograms over 10 weeks.
What a year without beer really does to your body
You might lose a few drinking buddies, but this 52-year-old reports the pros of not drinking alcohol far outweigh the cons.
The real reason men get belly fat (and how to get rid of it)
Research suggests it’s more harmful to be a man who is overweight than a woman who is carrying extra pounds.
December 2024
Sir Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight
The 77-year-old legendary musician told fans he had lost his vision after an infection in one eye earlier in the year.
July 2024
Why testosterone is a wonder drug for men and women over 50
More than just a male sex hormone, it can be the foundation for a healthy lifestyle – and the Olympics is about to put its powers under the spotlight again.
The nine most pressing questions about middle age, answered
Read this, and you’ll be able to navigate its aches and pains, weight gain, perimenopause, low libido, memory loss, chronic diseases and stress.
June 2024
How to know if – and when – you’re going to go bald
Diet, stress, smoking, drinking, excessive exercise and deficiencies in iron or protein can all play a part in men and women losing hair. Here’s what to do.
AI beats the experts at detecting prostate cancer
When international AI teams competed with a pool of 62 radiologists in the first large-scale contest to diagnose prostate cancer, the machine won.
The truth about 13 popular weight loss supplements
From green tea to L-carnitine, there are dozens of supplements that are supposed to help you lose weight. Here’s what the experts say.
Exercise is incredible for brain health – this is how much you need to do
Neuroscientists say that being active can clear toxins from the brain and reduce the risk of dementia.
Eight tips to lose weight fast - and safely
Is the crash diet back? Science now suggests that rapidly losing a lot of weight could be a beneficial strategy for health – if you do it carefully.
How to dementia-proof your life in your 40s
Research shows that this decade plays a crucial role in predicting your future brain health – and nobody knows why.
May 2024
This is how much saturated fat you can ‘get away’ with eating
A study shows that processes that occur in your heart and blood are the biggest driver in how our bodies use different fats as fuel.
The surprising health benefits of running backwards
It’s one thing to run a marathon in reverse – competitors either laugh or take offence. But over much shorter distances, it can improve your stamina.
Fans of the BBBE diet claim it’s the key to wellbeing
TikTok and Instagram are full of videos of men wolfing down steak, ground beef, burger patties and slabs of butter who claim the diet is the key to mental and physical wellbeing.
How a tennis ball saved my marriage
Having considered various remedies to keep his wife sane and his health intact, it turns out there’s a simple solution to the writer’s snoring.
The nine things every man needs to know about prostate cancer now
Experts at the cutting edge of new research into the causes and treatments answer the questions you might be afraid to ask.