Honey may be the natural buzz you need to fuel your workouts

The best pre-workout fuel could already be sitting in your cupboard. Valentyn Volkov/ Shutterstock Honey has been used by humans as a natural sweetener and energy source to sustain work and physical performance for thousands of years. Recently, it has re-emerged as a natural option for fuelling exercise, with someContinue Reading

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Ibuprofen for joint pain: what you really need to know

george martin studio/ Shutterstock Millions of people in the UK suffer from joint pain and arthritis. But with long wait times for scans, specialist appointments, physiotherapy and joint replacement surgery, many people turn to over-the-counter medicines, such as ibuprofen, to manage their joint pain, stay active and continue working. IbuprofenContinue Reading

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Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious

An unexpected smartwatch reading may make you think something is wrong and cause worry. Krakenimages.com/ Shutterstock Millions of people use a wearable health and fitness tracker. These devices can be useful for monitoring activity levels, sleep quality and heart rate. But for some, wearables can have unintended consequences on wellbeing.Continue Reading

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