Is it true that … you have five seconds’ grace after dropping food on the floor?
You drop a piece of cucumber on the floor. Do you immediately throw it in the bin or reassure yourself
Author: Kate Lloyd
Is it true that … sugar is ‘toxic’?
‘It’s a common myth,” says Dr Emily Leeming, a dietitian at King’s College London – and one that thrives on
Is it true that … you should sync your workout routine to your menstrual cycle?
It’s an idea that’s been enthusiastically embraced on social media: women should sync their training to their menstrual cycle. That
Is it true that … we should all be taking creatine?
Once the preserve of bodybuilders and sprinters, creatine is now being touted as everything from a brain booster to a
Is it true that … your lungs regenerate when you quit smoking?
It used to be thought that the lungs couldn’t regenerate,” says Dr Charlotte Dean, head of the lung development and disease group
Is it true that … it’s harder for women to build muscle than men?
This is a common misconception, says Prof Leigh Breen, a muscle physiology specialist at the University of Leicester, though it’s
Is it true that … only overweight people are at risk of high cholesterol?
Cholesterol, a fatty substance mostly made by the liver and used by the body to build cells and produce hormones,
Is it true that … having a diverse microbiome stops you from getting sick?
The trillions of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies – known as the microbiome – have been hailed
Power up! Could force be the secret to supercharging your fitness?
Chasing after your dog, catching yourself before you fall, jumping over a big puddle. These activities all have something in
Is it true that … more testosterone means more muscle?
It’s an increasingly popular idea: “boosting” testosterone with diet tweaks – increasing foods rich in zinc and magnesium – hoping