Health

It’s no secret sleep is crucial for our wellbeing, but experts agree it’s the quality of your sleep that matters more than the quantity. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is one of the four stages we move between throughout the night, and while all sleep is important, REM plays an important role in our memory, emotional processing and healthy brain development. However, it’s easy for certain lifestyle habits can throw your REM off balance. Here’s what the experts want you to know…

We’ve reached that time of year when men across the country are dusting down their lycra and preparing to come out of cycling hibernation. From the latest high-performance gear to new off-road adventures, here’s what’s changed since you were last in the saddle – plus we’ve got a few tips from some top coaches for taking your riding to the next level…

Everyone knows they can eat themselves fitter, but only a few know the secrets of eating themselves happier. We asked the experts how to create a mood-boosting menu – from supercharged breakfasts to handy supplements, these are the golden rules…

Looking to get fitter and build lean muscle? You’re probably not considering Pilates. But you should be, say the experts. Here’s what they want you to know – and why adherents like David Beckham and LeBron James are onto something…

Looking to brush up on your oral sex technique? Here’s what the experts recommend – from the secrets of lesser-known erogenous zones to tips for an intense orgasm every time…

The aim of therapy is to give you the tools and strategies to navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety or stress, have relationship issues or are managing a mental health diagnosis, experts agree even small changes can sometimes make a big difference. That’s why we went to some leading therapists to discover the practical and simple advice they give their patients…

Over the last few years the likes of Huel have become regular lunch options for workers after a quick and healthy alternative to a sandwich. But are meal replacement drinks actually good for you? We asked a couple of nutritionists to help us find out…

As a Premier League footballer and now as a sustainable sportswear brand founder, Michael Doughty has lived health and fitness for a long time. From morning rituals to ice baths, these are the health rules that have helped the ‘Wiltshire Pirlo’ – as Swindon fans used to call him – scale the heights…

From smart watches to sleep aids and tracker bands that measure recovery, we’re in a boom time for health gadgets. Some of these new devices are amazing; others could end up as expensive mistakes. To help you find the right tech for you, we asked the experts – and threw in a few top picks of our own…

A decade ago, Sean Conway sold his photography business for £1 to pursue a dream of breaking a round-the-world cycling record. Since then, the Zimbabwe-born athlete adventurer has become the first person in history to swim the length of Great Britain, completed the Ultimate British Triathlon from John O’Groats to Land’s End without formal training, and most recently set a record for cycling unsupported across Europe. As he prepares for his next record attempt, he sat down with SLMan to talk training, resilience and ‘Colonel Mustard’ – his beloved Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender…

Whatever your health ambitions for 2023, there’s inspo to be found in the new year’s resolutions of the pros. We asked some top names for the goals they’re setting themselves this year…

From retro-inspired running gear to technical apparel with a luxe edge, set a new style PB with our pick of the coolest activewear brands…