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What we can learn about longevity from the world’s fastest runners
A new study of remarkable athletes holds clues for all of us about how to have longer and healthier lives.Â
- by Sarah Berry
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Climate change is already affecting the way we exercise. What does the future hold?
Participation in sporting events has never been higher, but rising temperatures means an increasing number of events being cancelled due to extreme weather.
- by Sarah Berry
‘An enormous bottle of electrolyte drink’: An opera singer’s day on a plate
Elena Xanthoudakis shares what she eats to fuel her day full of rehearsals.
- by Nicole Economos
This is exactly how long you should be sleeping, standing and moving each day
A new Australian study has worked out precisely how we should be spending each day for optimum health.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Magnesium spray is said to be the secret to good sleep. But does it work?
Beyond anecdotal claims for its benefits, how effective is magnesium spray? How does ingesting magnesium differ from applying it topically?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Are you getting dirty enough? Experts say it can improve health
Whether you’re gardening or doing a mud run, playing in the dirt has many health benefits.
- by Holly Burns
‘Five cookies in the space of two minutes’: An actor’s day on a plate
Musical theatre star Maxwell Simon shares what fuels him through the day, including his late night snacks.
- by Nicole Economos
How Taylor Swift and other billionaires beat jet lag on long hauls
Step inside VistaJet’s money-no-object wellness service – whose frequent flyers include George Clooney, the Obamas and Taylor Swift.
- by Hazel Plush
Curious about how well your body is ageing? Try the sit-to-stand test
For older people, this simple exercise is the best way to measure how much physical power you have.
- by Amanda Loudin
The benefits of introducing apple cider vinegar to your diet
While research supports some health claims around the popular drink, other studies show it can cause more harm than good.
- by Alice Callahan
Are you a perfectionist? Here’s how to manage those critical thoughts
Rates of perfectionism have surged in young people, but there are ways to keep your inner critic in check.
- by Christina Caron