‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery?
Jonathan Price has always been active and exercise-focused. Growing up in south Wales, rugby was his first love. Through school, ...
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The one change that worked: I learned to love my arms – after decades of hating and hiding them
‘Aren’t you hot in that?” was the question that plagued my summers as a teenager. I would never bare my ...
Is it true that … a cold shower is the best way to cool down on a hot night?
It’s another sticky summer evening. You’re too hot to sleep. Surely an ice-cold shower is the best way to cool ...
‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns
By rights, Irvine Welsh ought to be photographed somewhere gritty, looking grumpy, he says: “That’s the brand.” Beside a graffitied ...
A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements?
MultivitaminsMultivitamins are one of the most commonly used supplements worldwide – but for most people, there isn’t evidence of a ...
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Even as summer temperatures soar, the sauna trend is booming, with some venues touting them as a way to beat ...
Revisited: The surprising science of dreams and nightmares – podcast
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Is it true that … sit-ups are the best exercise for abs?
If someone in a film or TV show wants a six-pack, chances are they’ll drop to the floor and start doing ...
Four types of thinker have been identified. Which one are you?
An investigation into what people think about has put the spotlight on the modern mind, revealing thoughts dominated by work, ...
13 surprising reasons you’re always dog tired – and what to do about it
You need to open the windowThe very air you breathe could be an issue. “Close the door, shut the window, ...
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