Health

Dr Emeka Okorocha has spent the last year working on the front line in A&E. When he’s not on call, he posts informative content about healthcare and medicine on social media, debunking myths and educating on everything from the Covid vaccine to HIV and bipolar disorder. He was recently named one of TikTok’s top ten educators, is a regular on TV and radio, and a passionate spokesperson for the Black community. Here, he shares his health rules…

If you’re keen to improve your fitness goals or post some PBs, it pays to invest in a wearable. More than just step counters, the latest batch of devices measure a wealth of data to ensure you’re sleeping, working out and recovering smarter. Here are the ones we rate...

From helping the immune system to supporting mood and skin, virtually every study shows the gut plays a vital role in your health. A treatment that claims to supercharge gut health could seem like a no-brainer. But what exactly does a colonic do and is it a good idea? We asked the experts…

You may not think your prostate is something you need to worry about until later in life, but actually looking after it now is vital for the future. We went to the experts to find out exactly what you ought to know.

When Damian Soong set out to create a protein brand, he knew there was more to it than muscle. Today, the ex-engineer and MBA’s Form Nutrition business balances profit with purpose: for every product purchased, it donates a meal to an underprivileged community. Damian’s also on a mission to expand the definition of nutrition from nourishing the body to supercharging the mind. We caught up with him to discover how he keeps his own health on track…

The skin cancer melanoma affects around 16,000 people every year in the UK. The good news is, by being aware of your moles, 86% of cases can be treated, or even prevented altogether. We went to two of the industry’s leading skin experts to find out more…

Getting pregnant sounds simple in theory, but it isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’ve just started trying for a baby or think you might be in the near future, here’s what the experts want you to know.

Whether you’re a gym junkie already filling your diary with training sessions or you’re just feeling the need to get fitter post-lockdown, it pays to go back to basics. Some of the fitness sector’s leading pros gave us their words of wisdom on getting restarted…

These days protein powders are mainstream thanks to their ability to help boost performance, improve recovery and build lean muscle. But which one is best for you? From whey to casein and plant-based formulas, "Myprotein" makes it easy to decide. Here’s the full range, including everything its products can do for you and why we rate them so highly…

Tennis can be a tough old game. As well as requiring a robust technique spanning an array of shots, it demands a unique athletic blend of power, endurance and agility. Whether you’re looking to master the basics or take your skills to the next level, the pros have got some advice to help…

Your toilet habits can be a goldmine of information about your health. From how well you’re eating to stress management, they can tell you a lot. We caught up with two leading gut experts to answer the questions you’ve always wanted to ask…

After a year of lockdowns, no one’s come up with a better way of keeping fit than jumping on a bike. From the latest models and stylish accessories to new routes for exploring the UK, we’ve rounded up the most exciting things in cycling right now…