How to exercise safely when the weather is hot

Hot weather makes exercise harder because the body must send blood to…

Exercise may help ageing muscles reset their repair systems

A new study identified DEAF1 as a gene involved in muscle ageing…

Drinking to cope with stress may leave lasting marks on the brain

A mouse study found that alcohol used alongside chronic stress in early…

Plant-based eating can be healthy but nutrient gaps need planning

A Dutch modelling study found that replacing animal foods with plant-based alternatives…

Speaking more than one language may help keep the brain younger

New research presented at FENS 2026 found multilingual people had brains that…

Higher blood sugar linked to faster brain ageing

A large UK Biobank analysis found higher blood glucose was linked with…

Intermittent fasting may feel easier than constant calorie counting

A clinical trial found intermittent fasting produced similar weight loss to daily…

Wegovy weight loss pill now available privately in the UK

A once-daily Wegovy weight loss pill is now available to buy privately…

Nearly half of older adults improved over time in Yale ageing study

A long-term Yale study found that 45% of older adults improved in…

UK heatwave: people taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs warned to watch for dehydration

People taking GLP-1 medicines such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Saxenda may…