Health

ADHD: The seven things only a neurodiversity expert can explain

Over the last few decades there has been an exponential rise in the number of people being diagnosed and diagnosing themselves with ADHD. Between 2021 and 2022 there was a 20.4 per cent increase in patients who were prescribed at least one drug for ADHD, according to the NHS Business Services Authority. We talked to the experts to find out more abo...

14 reasons yoga is so good for you

It's not just about feeling calmer

The muscle miracle: can I build enough in my 60s to make it to 100 – even though I’ve never weight-trained?

I’m not good with unexpected questions. There’s always a chance I’ll blurt out something crass, irrelevant or just plain dumb. So when I was filling in the forms for some personal training and got to “Whose physique would you like to emulate?” I think I did quite well to choose “Daniel Craig at his peak”. By that of course I meant Craig’s Bond days, when the media would drool over his “enviable six-pack, bulging biceps and washboard stomach”....

Living with vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years'

Living with vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years' - Elj Abid wore makeup for two decades to hide his battle with vitiligo, a rare autoimmune skin condition. Before his wedding day he ditched the foundation and now uses his experiences to raise awareness

Self-care ideas needn't be complicated: 35 totally free things you can do from home

Looking after yourself never looked so easy.

I felt hopeful after my GP referred me. Four years on, I'm still waiting to be seen

It has always felt like an uphill battle to be properly seen and heard.

After struggling with hair loss, I opted for hair transplant surgery—four months later, here's what I think you should know

From a beauty editor who has tried it (and no, it's not just for men)

Top 5 health benefits of avocado

Top 5 health benefits of avocado By Jo Lewin – Registered nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free From toast toppings to desserts and smoothies, avocado is often touted as a health food. Registered nutritionist Jo Lewin takes us through the nutritional highlights of this versatile fruit Interested in trying our FREE 7...

Healthier ready-to-eat meals would have ‘huge’ EU climate benefits – report

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found. Fast food and ready meals provide more than a sixth of the EU’s calories but contain far more salt and meat than doctors recommend, according to an analysis from the consultancy Systemiq commissioned by environmental nonprofit organisations Fern and Madre Brava. They found that...

This is how much sugar you should have in one day

A “sugary treat” usually means indulgence: a chocolate biscuit, or a sticky pastry loaded with custard. You’re right in thinking these contribute to your daily limit of “free sugars”, which, according to the NHS, is 30g. But if you think the smoothies you blend in your kitchen and the teaspoon of honey drizzled on your porridge don’t count, you’re ...

Skin Solutions: Your definitive guide to rosacea

From triggers to treatments, the experts break down everything there is to know about the skin condition

Can supplementing magnesium really promote a better night’s sleep?

We ask the experts to weigh in…

Scandi girls set the bar when it comes to healthy living – as a Health Editor, I swear by these 5 hacks

Bookmark this for later.

14 of the best sun creams for the face, from just £8

It's the most important step in your skincare routine.

Top 9 health benefits of raspberry leaf tea

Top 9 health benefits of raspberry leaf tea By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains the benefits of raspberry leaf tea, both as a herbal remedy and as a support during pregnancy FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | EMAIL What is raspberry leaf tea? Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are popular red berries that are native to Europe ...

Wild swimmers, listen up! Speedo has just dropped a fab new open-water collection

Keeping you warm (and stylish) in and out of the water

The best SPFs for your face as picked by our beauty expert - from Simple, L'Oreal and more

If you don’t want your face to look like a tatty, leather handbag then read on.

Cannabis compound d-limonene reduces anxiety-inducing effects of THC

A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has added to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis (also known as marijuana) can -; in the right amounts -; lessen the anxiety-inducing effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive sister chemical found in cannabis. The...

Scientists offer hope for ultra-rare disorder that has plagued the north of England

Scientists offer hope for ultra-rare disorder that has plagued the north of England - Neuroferritinopathy is an incurable brain disorder with no treatment

Long Covid may be the body trying to fight off other viruses

Long Covid symptoms may be driven by the reactivation of dormant viruses such as herpes, scientists have suggested, after finding evidence of inflammation in the blood of sufferers. At the last count by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) last year, some 1.9 million people reported symptoms of long Covid, which can include fatigue, brain fog a...

What skincare experts want you to know about managing oily skin

What skincare experts want you to know about managing oily skin - Keen to keep excess oil and shine at bay? It starts with the basics, as experts tell Abi Jackson.

Best creatine supplements and the health benefits, according to an expert

From increased muscle mass and strength to improved recovery time

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors - How to lower your stroke risk at every age

It's taken over the Internet, but is Pilates really as good as it claims to be for core strength? Experts explain

Engage those abs.

‘A Mars bar in a yellow skin’: the truth about bananas

Health experts have long sung the praises of the humble banana, and it’s no surprise. They’re readily available, count as one of your five a day, and at just around 90 calories per fruit, are packed with the essential mineral potassium, which scientists believe could be crucial in the battle against high blood pressure (a third of adults in England...

What is an STI test and when should you have a screening?

STI diagnoses are on the rise, particularly among young people – here’s what you need to know

10 things you should know about living with a stoma

10 things you should know about living with a stoma - Musician Tom Speight has lived with a stoma for over a decade, after undergoing an emergency operation that saved his life. Here he unpacks some of the misconceptions to mark World Involunary Bowel Disease (IBD) Day

Five gynae red flags women should never ignore

The average woman outlives her male counterpart when it comes to longevity, but no one claims we have it easy when it comes to our health. From having to deal with periods and childbirth to the heartbreak of infertility and the inconvenience of menopause symptoms, much of our intimate health is sensitive to discuss, if not downright taboo. But we s...

I was 29 and noticed that my arm was stiff - weeks later I was diagnosed with Parkinson's

When I was first diagnosed ten years ago I was just 29, the same age as the Back to the Future star. The world was shocked when he revealed his news in 1998, admitting that he’d been diagnosed seven years earlier. Ironically, when I was 29, I was working as a web designer for the charity Parkinson’s UK. As an experiment, some of my colleagues were ...

Cup of black tea could help prevent Covid infection, study finds

Cup of black tea could help prevent Covid infection, study finds - Black tea reduced the virus by 99.9 per cent in the mouth, researchers found

Dealing with chin hair? 6 health conditions that could be causing it

Plus, why you should never ignore it

Top 5 health benefits of aubergines

Top 5 health benefits of aubergines By Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist Full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, aubergines are a great choice for salads, stews and beyond. Registered nutritionist Jo Lewin shares the health benefits and history of this versatile ingredient. What are aubergines? Along with tomatoes, potatoes and bell...

How to check the battery health of your Android phone

Take a look at your Galaxy's battery health and see how it's doing with the help of some quick tips. Discover how you can see if its end is near.

I lost two stone exercising for just 25 minutes a day – this is how I did it

As a surgeon, I have a full-on week. I used to work at a hospital that was 50 miles away and would have to be at work by around 7.45am and wouldn’t get home until around 8pm; plus, I have two daughters, aged nine and six, and life often feels like a mad rush. Luckily, I have since moved hospitals and now work closer to home, so my commute is shorte...

Sleep anxiety: 13 tips to deal with 'the fear' at bedtime

We know, stressing less is not easy - but you shouldn't be losing sleep over it

The 10 biggest sleep myths you thought were true

What is melasma? We asked the experts everything you need to know and how to treat it

Plus, the best products to buy to tackle it

The keto diet: Everything you need to know

The ketogenic diet has long been popular in Hollywood and in 2020, “keto” was the most Googled food-related topic in the world with 25.4 million searches. The value of the global keto diet market is predicted to hit £12.5 billion by 2027. The principles were originally devised for medical reasons in 1911, after doctors identified that epilepsy pati...

Top 5 health benefits of peppers

Top 5 health benefits of peppers By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Available in red, yellow, orange or green, bell peppers are a versatile ingredient. Nutritionist Kerry Torrens reveals their nutritional benefits. What are peppers? The fruit of the bell pep...

9 health benefits of cardamom

9 health benefits of cardamom By Jo Williams – Registered nutritionist Cardamom can balance blood sugar, improve digestion and kill bacteria. Learn more about the benefits of this aromatic spice. What is cardamom? Cardamom – named the 'queen of the spices' – belongs to the same spice family as ginger. It's cultivated in India, Sri Lanka and Central...

The real risk of travelling without insurance

There has been a lot of news recently about the soaring cost of car insurance. A few weeks ago Which? reported that premiums had gone up by more than 25 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year. It’s a situation made more infuriating because we have no choice but to cough up. If you drive a car, you have to insure it. But that is not the ca...

How many litres of water should you drink a day and does tea count?

Drink up!

Four unhealthy habits – and how to break them

Whether it’s smoking, vaping, caffeine, alcohol, or late-night snacking, it can be very hard to kick an unhealthy habit. Just ask Adele. The singer previously gave up her 25-a-day cigarette habit, but she just can’t seem to quit caffeine, and has been left with withdrawal symptoms including migraines and “the shakes”. “I decided this week to stop d...

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

How much should I weigh?

In association with Nutracheck How much should I weigh? By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist Subscribe to our app - try 3 months for free Shedding pounds to improve your health and reach your ideal weight can be a challenge, but how do you know when you get there? Why is weight used as a measure of health? The reason we’re so obsessed with weight is n...

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

You have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on the surface. In a study that spans more than a decade, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have looked at generations of families in a specific population to reveal the role newly inherited D...

New Research Says Waist to Height Ratio Is a Better Indicator of Health than BMI

A new study has shed light on another measurement that could be more beneficial

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment - Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible

Mayo Clinic study offers insights into lucid episodes in dementia

A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves. The findings showed that 75% of peopl...

Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily add child-proof packaging after huge spike in ER visits

Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily add child-proof packaging after huge spike in ER visits - March study found 11,000 American kids hospitalised between 2019 and 2022 after accidentally ingesting dietary supplements that often resemble candy but are not intended for them