Have We Got Cortisol All Wrong?
Apparently, turning 35 means ditching HIIT, questioning your coffee and keeping cortisol on a short leash. But is it really the problem, or just another wellness sales pitch?
From Face Cream To Injectables: What’s The Deal With Peptides?
A face serum, a collagen drink, a prescription drug and an experimental injection can all be called peptides. Same word. Very different stakes.
Should You Be Syncing Your Workouts With Your Menstrual Cycle?
Your hormones are setting the tempo. Understanding your cycle could help you train smarter and make sense of the tougher days.
“Creatine Made Me Gain Weight”: What Those TikTok Videos Aren’t Telling You
Creatine can move the scales — but that doesn’t necessarily mean fat gain. Here’s what those “I quit creatine” videos leave out.
Can L-Theanine Really Give You Better Skin?
L-theanine has acquired quite the CV: calm, sleep, focus and, apparently, better skin. We find out which claims actually stand up.
When Did Trying for a Baby Become Such Hard Work?
If trying for a baby has started to feel more like preparing for a marathon than starting a family, you're not alone. Here's where experts say to begin.
Why Is Everyone Talking About Testosterone for Women?
Beards, bodybuilders and... women? Here's why testosterone has become one of the biggest conversations in women's health.
Why Dr Barbara Sturm's Latest Treatment Starts With The Nervous System
Wrinkles have dominated the conversation for years. Dr Barbara Sturm thinks we've been looking in the wrong place.
Have We Been Expecting Too Much From Turmeric?
Ancient remedy, modern supplement and wellness's favourite golden child. But how much of turmeric's reputation is actually backed by evidence?
How Much Protein Do Women Actually Need After 35?
The message is everywhere: women over 35 need more protein. We separate the science from the social media noise.
The Supplements Experts Think Are Worth It — And The Ones They’d Skip
Modern wellness has convinced healthy adults they need powders, pills and electrolyte sachets for almost every aspect of daily life. The science, meanwhile, is often considerably less convinced.
Electrolytes: The Hydration Fix Everyone’s Talking About — But Do You Actually Need Them?
Electrolytes are suddenly everywhere — promising better hydration, clearer skin and more energy. But does the science actually hold up?
Water Weight: Why You’re Holding Onto Water — And What It’s Actually Doing
Your body feels different, heavier, slightly off — even when nothing’s changed. Most of the time, it’s not what you think.
Why You Feel ‘Off’ — Even When You’re Doing Everything Right
That slightly ‘off’ feeling — the puffiness, the dips in energy, the sense something isn’t quite right — often has a pattern.
Fibre Maxxing vs Protein: What Women Are Still Missing
It’s not just about adding more protein — it’s about what’s quietly missing, and how that gap is shaping everything from energy to hormones.
Babies, Broken Sleep and the Perimenopause No One Mentions
Broken sleep and unpredictable energy aren’t always just motherhood. Sometimes the first signs of perimenopause are already quietly underway.
Why You’re Waking at 3am — And What Your Body Is Actually Doing
3:17am. Fully awake. Mildly wired.
It isn’t anxiety — it’s cortisol rising, glucose dipping and hormones recalibrating in the dark.
The NAD+ Question: Hype, IV Drips and the Molecule Everyone Suddenly Cares About
The molecule behind the longevity hype — and what it can realistically do for your energy, cells and future health.
Why Rest Isn’t Restoring You — And What Your Body Is Missing
Chronic tiredness isn’t a personal failure. It’s what happens when stretched lives run on restricted fuel, elevated cortisol and bodies that no longer trust supply.
A Brain That Ages Well: What Actually Protects Cognitive Health Long-Term
Brain health isn’t fixed. It’s shaped by how we move, learn, connect and fuel ourselves — and it matters more to longevity than we’ve been led to believe.