We didn’t believe in weight-loss pills. But in one month, we’ve lost over 2st
It wasn’t all plain sailing: one day, Alison caught me eating fish and chips at the pub. The…
I was diagnosed with coeliac disease so I went to the world’s only gluten-free town
Initially, I thought it would be easy. I’ve seen lots of gluten-free products in the supermarket, I would…
Why eating too much protein could shorten your life
Too much protein can lead to weight gain Whether it’s TikTok influencers, the self-styled health gurus in your…
I ate nothing but porridge for two days to cut my cholesterol
At 63, I want to avoid going on statins for another year, so, in the interests of medical…
Six signs you’re in the chronic stress danger zone
During high stress, the hippocampus (the part of the brain that creates and retrieves memory) and the pre-frontal…
A visit to the Dutch Venice should be prescribed for depression
The peace is broken as a boat passes by with half a dozen lads singing loudly in Dutch,…
Why the drugs you’ve been prescribed may not work well
Much of this approach, says Barber, is down to the way modern society views illness. “We’re treating the…
My 87-year-old mum still plays golf and cycles. Here’s how we stay fit together
At 87, my mother Edith Osborne spends her days golfing, cycling and walking in Waterloo, in Ontario, Canada,…
Dame Joan Collins: ‘I have never thought about my mental health’
Joan’s own patient journey there began in 2011, following a back injury. “I was in LA filming this…
The sugar-laden summer drinks trend you need to avoid
For whatever coffee and tea actually exist within these drinks, what a waste. Somewhere, farmers have painstakingly cultivated…
I’m over dating apps. I went to a singles party to find a real connection
There were definitely some pluses to this kind of event – at least you don’t waste a whole…
Eight great sustainable fish swaps for healthy dinners
How to choose fish sustainably Making responsible choices can be a complicated endeavour, as made clear by the…