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Five things I wish everyone knew about weight loss
Rachel Woods, an expert in nutrition who doesn't like seeing people blamed for their body size, explains why it can be hard to maintain a healthy weight
Is sleeping a lot actually bad for your health?
If you sleep too much it can be hard not to feel confused and worried. But how much sleep do we need? Sleep scientist Charlotte Gupta unpacks the evidence
Distressed by all the bad news?
Doomscrolling is mentally draining. Here’s how to stay informed but still look after yourself
Why the hot weather can be tough on testicles
Suffering with 'summer long balls'? Balls like a 'bag of worms'? A health expert explains why
The A to K of vitamins: what you need and where to get it
When "superfoods” are relentlessly marketed for their supposed ability to deliver all the nutrients we need, it’s worth asking: which vitamins really are essential?
Dangerous dreams: Inside internet’s ‘sleepmaxxing’ craze
Experts raise alarm about some trending activities and products purported to optimise sleep quality
Sun advice from a skin cancer expert
Despite an awareness of the dangers of the sun, harmful habits and ideas are still rife says Elaine McWhirter. Are you looking after yourself and your family?
Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies
A few lesser-known herbs and spices are gaining attention for their potential health benefits. Dipa Kamdar lists their properties but advices to use them with caution
Obesity care: why “eat less, move more” advice is failing
Framing obesity as a lifestyle issue that can be tackled by emphasising personal responsibility ignores the bigger picture. We look at the UK data to see what we can learn here in Malta
‘The chatbot will see you now’ − is AI therapy any good?
Can chatbots really improve mental health? Could a string of code really help calm a storm of emotions? There is growing evidence that it might