21 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
What really happens when you’re dying, according to an end of life expert
Death is inevitable. It comes to us all, and just like giving birth, it’s a natural process of life. However, unlike birth, there are no ‘classes’ to prepare you for death — no rule book or tutorial that can set you up for the inescapable. So, it’s understandable that people fear it or want to […]
20 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
All you need is a chair for this one-minute test that shows how fit you are for your age
The 1MSTS test is used by health professionals but can be done at home too (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re looking to get some insight into your fitness level, hold off before forking out for a high-tech smart device. The one-minute sit-to-stand test (1MSTS) is a reliable way to assess your functional exercise capacity that’s […]
20 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I revealed my diagnosis to my parents – and confirmed what I feared
My parents didn’t believe in ADHD (Picture: Metro/ Jessica Lindsay) I shouldn’t have been nervous. I’m one of those annoying people who calls their parents every day, but this particular conversation was daunting. I had been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in September 2021 and now, a couple of months later, I was finally […]
19 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
My ex secretly recorded me – but that wasn’t the worst of his abuse
My partner thought recording me in the shower was hilarious (Picture: Getty Images) I was having a shower when it happened. It was 10 years ago. My infant daughter was in her bedroom while I was in the bathroom. I don’t know why I turned around, but I did, and what I saw terrified me. […]
I first heard about it last year from my colleague (Picture: Phil Samba) Every day, I wake up, brush my teeth, shower, eat breakfast and take my medication. No, I’m not sick. I take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and now sometimes DoxyPEP too. The former is a life-saving HIV prevention drug, while the latter is a […]
Lisa spent months unable to bond properly with her son (Picture: Brain Tumour Research / SWNS) ‘I’d always dreamt of becoming a mum, but it wasn’t until January this year that I finally felt like one,’ says Lisa Wootten, 37, who gave birth in September 2024. After her marriage broke down in 2021, Lisa made […]
16 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
If you can do these 5 things in your 30s, your brain is in great shape
‘We often think about brain health as a concern for later life,’ says brain and cognition expert Natalie Mackenzie. She’s right: It’s something we associate with our parents or grandparents, filed away under ‘things to worry about after 50.’ But, Mackenzie asks: ‘What if the actions you take in your 30s are setting the stage […]
The human body naturally declines as part of ageing. However, new research has revealed that even if you’re over the age of 50, you still haven’t yet reached your cognitive peak. It’s thought that we reach our physical peak in our mid-to-late 20s and our optimal happiness in our early 20s or in retirement. Our […]
15 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
TikTok ‘is wrong about your immune system’: Vitamin C myths debunked
Immunologist Daniel Davis wants to eradicate long-held myths and replace them with wonder at the complexity of the body’s defence system (Picture: The New Scientist supplied) Daniel Davis is speaking at New Scientist Live in London this weekend along with many more of the world’s biggest thinkers. Book your tickets here. You have probably heard that […]
15 Oct, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
If you can do these 3 things in your 30s, you’re in remarkable shape
Whether you’ve just turned 30 or you’re edging towards 40, your thirties are (thankfully) still considered young. Meaning, our physical fitness should still be in tip-top shape — both to ensure current health and promote longevity. The 30s are often a whirlwind time for us, too: many are starting families, working full-time jobs and buying […]