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Straight-talking health news you can actually use
Home working has quietly wrecked the nation's spines. Physiotherapists explain why, and share the simple daily habits that can turn things around.
By Bethan Okonkwo · 7 min read
Sick of endless hold music and fully booked surgeries? A GP and a practice manager reveal the tactics that really speed up access to care.
By Callum Ashworth · 31 Aug 2026 · 8 min read
The famous daily step target began life as a 1960s advertising slogan, not science. We reveal what research actually says you should be aiming for.
By Naomi Fitzherbert · 27 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
We're sleeping ninety minutes less than we used to, and experts say it's quietly wrecking our health. Here's how to start paying back what you owe.
By Rhys Calloway · 23 Aug 2026 · 8 min read
Millions of Britons are plunging into freezing seas and lakes in search of a mood boost. We ask the experts whether it's a wellness miracle or an accident waiting to happen.
By Olivia Trentham · 20 Aug 2026 · 7 min read