Many women worry about ageing and try every trick in the book to keep themselves looking youthful. But now evidence suggests they should ditch expensive lotions and potions – or trips to the Botox clinic – in favour of a very simple two-step routine. In the BBC show The Truth About Looking Good, presenter Cherry …

Whether it’s cutting back on chocolates or hitting the gym more regularly, us Brits get obsessed with weight-loss at this time of year. But if you knew how much weight you were shifting during sex, you might opt to stay in instead. Men burn more calories during sex than women – but it’s a great …

Scientists have just revealed that a shot for two of tequila is actually good for you. This is because the alcoholic beverage is a probiotic, which helps to maintain healthy bacteria in your gut. It contains fructans – which is a molecule that occurs in asparagus and artichokes – that acts as a fibre that …

High doses of vitamin D seem to keep arteries more flexible and pliable, potentially warding off future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, preliminary research suggests. In just four months, vitamin D supplements reduced arterial stiffness in a group of 70 young black men and women, according to results from a small-scale clinical trial. The …

If you’ve followed all the tips for the best sleep but still find yourself unable to nod off or waking up throughout the night, it’s time to figure out the causes of insomnia and what you can do about it. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep …