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Using free health apps to track your sleep or periods? Be warned…

Technology
Laura Adams

Whether they monitor sleep, count steps or track periods, nowadays there are free apps which promise to improve every aspect of your ...

The 12 surprising signs you could be deficient in vitamins, from cracked lips to a low sex drive

Health
Sarah Carter

You are what you eat, as the saying goes. So if you’re not eating foods that nourish your body and give the ...

I’m a nutritionist – six ultra-processed foods you must stop eating… and the easy swaps you can make

Health
Sarah Carter

Given they are absolutely everywhere you look, it’s almost impossible to avoid ultra processed foods. Registered nutritionist Rob Hobson, and author of ...

Are skinny jeans killing your pelvic floor? Top expert debunks common incontinence myths… but warns there IS truth to the claims about tight trousers

Health
Sarah Carter

Could jeans be ruining your pelvic floor? And could eating eggs for brunch really irritate your bladder?  Dr Jenny Kruger, a world-renowned ...

Why those £2 gut shots are a waste of time: Nutritionists slam new wellness trend

Health
Sarah Carter

Gut health has become a wellness buzzword, with ‘gut shot’ drinks flying off the shelves of almost every supermarket. But experts say ...

From burnt toast, to sweeteners and mobile phones… the biggest cancer myths debunked

Health
Sarah Carter

Claims that eating burnt toast and keeping your phone in your pocket will lead to cancer have circulated for years. But what’s ...

Work canteen, homemade sandwiches or grab-and-go, which is REALLY the healthiest lunch? We asked dietitians…

Health
Sarah Carter

Grabbing a quick bite from a cafe is wonderfully convenient, allowing you to bin the laborious evening task of preparing a packed ...

The five vital health numbers that doctors say you must know – from blood pressure to BMI and beyond

Health
Sarah Carter

Steps walked, calories burned and number of fruit and vegetables eaten — there’s no shortage of metrics that be used to benchmark someone’s ...

Want to live longer? Longevity expert reveals five simple lifestyle tweaks that could help you reach 100

Health
Sarah Carter

The secrets to living a long and healthy life have been studied for years. While there is no surefire way of turning ...

Want a good night’s sleep? The SIX things to avoid, according to world-renowned expert

Health
Sarah Carter

It’s not only irritating, tossing and turning hours after your head hits the pillow is terrible for your health. Consistently failing to ...