It’s the age-old question – how long have I got left to live? And I guess while you’re asking, you might as well check out whether this time can be extended? Well, the good news is, we finally have an answer to both of these questions. A thing called a telomere can tell you. Where can you…
You know how some people just seem to radiate good health. You can’t quite put your finger on exactly what it is about them. It’s just this general glowing vitality that seems to exude from their every pore. Well, we’re on the right track. It has a lot to do with their skin – the…
You’re a few minutes into some form of aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming. You’re going along fine and then suddenly you start to feel the pinch. Your muscles get tired and heavy, and your heart and lungs feel like they’re maxed out. For me, I know the precise point where this happens on my…
We all tend to take on a strained grimace when we exercise. But did you know this expression could be worsening the pain and your performance? Or that replacing it with a smile can make you feel and perform even better? Our exercise face You might not be aware of it (unless you’re prone…
We all know how it feels to be tired. But did you know there are two different types of tired? Understanding how you’re tired is key to knowing what to do about it. Here’s the lowdown. Central fatigue You know that kind of tired that swamps your entire body? That general exhaustion and lethargy…