Today
The five-day diet that cuts belly fat
Professor Valter Longo’s eating plan called “Pro-Lon” was awarded the first patent for “promoting longevity and health span”.
- Jessica Salter
This Month
The alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have instead
There aren’t any tipples that benefit mental health, but when it comes to the post-booze jitters, some beverages appear to be better than others.
- Susanna Galton
One long holiday or multiple short breaks – which makes you happier?
Most people save up their leave to take a long break over summer, but psychologists say there might be a better approach.
- Lucy Dean
November
I ate like Trump for a week. I don’t understand how he is still alive
Donald Trump’s diet is that of a child, just a bland bonanza of beige – and it properly affected my body.
- Gareth Davies
Just five minutes of exercise can help you beat this silent killer
Even a small amount of additional activity is associated with slightly lowering blood pressure, resulting in health benefits.
- Vivian Ho
What science says about sleep trackers (and beware of orthosomnia)
Most sleep trackers are good at measuring whether somebody is asleep or awake, but perform less well at determining which stage of sleep they’re in.
- Euan Black
My day as a guinea pig in one of the world’s most expensive gyms
New York’s $15,000-a-month fitness centre, Continuum, aims to boost members’ longevity. But is it really worth it?
- Susie Coen
Millionaire’s face blows up after injecting himself to ‘age backwards’
Bryan Johnson wanted to restore volume to his face to counteract his strict vegan diet of 1950 calories a day, which had left him looking gaunt.
- Benedict Smith
Your standing desk’s probably damaging your health. Here’s an easy fix
Those hours avoiding sitting have their own downsides, increasing people’s likelihood of developing serious circulatory problems.
- Gretchen Reynolds
I’ve tried 20 different fad diets, but this is how I finally lost 31kg
A former actor and model reveals how she slimmed down in a healthy way – and became an online health and fitness coach.
- Tara Dixon
What fizzy drinks really do to your body – and the worst ones for you
A single can of Coca-Cola or Monster Energy will put you over the daily recommended sugar limit. But artificially sweetened beverages may not be much better.
- Sue Quinn
Even exercise has a gender gap
Women have less time to work out than men – and their health pays the price. Here’s how to fix that.
- Danielle Friedman
Can’t picture things in your mind’s eye? You’re not alone
A tweet about visualising a red apple went viral in 2020 but my mind was just black. It changed my understanding of myself and the world around me.
- Yolanda Redrup
Why this Swisse CEO fasts for 19 hours a day
Nick Mann, regional CEO of the parent company that owns Swisse, has stepped up into the role of global group CEO just as the wellness industry is booming.
- Euan Black
I doubted yoga – until it cured my pain and inspired my $6b business
When a sporting injury left Joe Kudla in agony, he discovered a fitness phenomenon that became the seed of his staggeringly successful active brand.
- Jess Salter and Susanna Galton
- Gadgets With John Davidson
- Life & Leisure
Can technology actually improve your sleep?
We’ve just spent 11 weeks testing the Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 mattress cover to find out. Sleeping on the job has never been so cool.
- John Davidson
The half-hour habit these three CEOs swear makes them sharper
Mecca’s Jo Horgan began meditating while her business and baby were in their infancy. Today, it’s an essential part of her personal and professional life.
- Lucy Dean
What happens to your body on a plane – and six ways to stay healthy
You endure physiological and psychological disturbances during a flight. Follow these tips to avoid alighting bloated, dehydrated and exhausted.
- David Cox
October
I went to a sexual wellness spa for the super rich
The global industry is now worth $75 billion and expanding rapidly - luxury hotels are taking note.
- Helen Kirwan-Taylor
Why you’re more at risk of cancer from the ages of 40 to 60
Those born in the three-decade window between 1965 and 1996 are now in greater danger from the full range of 17 types than those born after World War II.
- Lauren Shirreff
