Why the fitness experts don’t waste their money on electrolytes

[ Judging by the success of the £45 Stanley Cup and the ubiquity of those giant water bottles, there’s a real preoccupation with staying hydrated right now. But sometimes, plain old water just won’t cut it: if you’re a thirsty gym-going Gen Z, you’ve probably come across adverts for electrolytes in your social media feeds. … Read more

The surprisingly simple exercises with big health benefits

[ Is your body a temple or does it resemble a dilapidated shed that’s been subject to repeat vandalism? While we all know how important it is to take regular exercise, whether that’s a daily stroll to the corner shop, or training for a 10K run, finding the time, energy and inclination to do so … Read more

Five ways cruises are probably not like you think

[ I waited until I was 36 before boarding a cruise ship for the first time, having always viewed cruising as the preserve of “the newlywed, overfed and nearly dead”. That may have been the case once, but, in the past decade, the cruise industry has undergone quite the transformation. There is now a cruise … Read more

Why you get sick as soon as you take time off work

[ It’s as familiar as it is frustrating – after the frantic scramble before the holiday break, you wake up after your first lie-in with a thumping cough and sore throat. It’s as though the moment you reach the end of a stressful period and can actually relax is the moment that your body decides … Read more