Sleep and Dementia: Does Lack of Sleep Raise Your Risk? What the Evidence Shows (UK)

Poor sleep is linked with a higher risk of dementia, but it hasn’t been proven to cause it.

Does Stress Cause Grey Hair? What the Science Says (UK)

Yes, stress can speed up greying, but it is rarely the main cause. Genes and age decide most of it.

Best Supplements for Focus and Concentration (UK): What Works and What’s Hype

Sleep, food, movement and fewer distractions do more for focus than any pill. Of the supplements, the best evidence is for caffeine (with or without L-theanine), fixing a deficiency (iron, B12, iodine, vitamin D in winter), creatine (some…

Magnesium for Men: How Much You Need, Best Type, Benefits and Safety (UK)

Men need about 300mg of magnesium a day, according to the NHS, and most can get it from wholegrains, nuts, seeds, beans and greens.

Perimenopause for Partners: What Men and Husbands Need to Know (UK)

Perimenopause is the run-up to menopause, often starting in the 40s, when hormone levels rise and fall unpredictably. It can change periods, sleep, mood, memory and sex drive.

Vitamin D vs D3: What’s the Difference, D2 vs D3 and Should You Take K2? (UK)

Vitamin D and D3 are not quite the same: vitamin D is the umbrella name, and D3 (cholecalciferol) is one of its two main forms, the one your skin makes in sunlight and most supplements use.

Mushroom Gummies: Do They Work? Lion’s Mane and Reishi Gummies, Doses and Safety (UK)

Mushroom gummies are chewable supplements made with lion’s mane, reishi or a mushroom blend. The research on these mushrooms is early, and most of it used specific extracts at amounts many gummies don’t reach.

Shingles: Early Signs, Is It Contagious, How Long It Lasts and Who Can Get the NHS Vaccine (UK)

Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating, usually on one side of the body. It often starts with tingling or burning skin.

Hives (Urticaria): What Causes Them, What They Look Like and When to Worry (UK)

Hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy welts that can appear anywhere on the body. Each one usually fades within a day, though new ones may appear elsewhere.

Eczema: Types, What Causes Flare-Ups, Is It Autoimmune and What Helps (UK)

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common long-term skin condition that causes itchy, dry, inflamed patches, often in the creases of the elbows and knees.

Psoriasis: Types, Scalp Psoriasis, Psoriasis vs Eczema and What Helps (UK)

Psoriasis is a long-term, immune-related skin condition that causes raised, scaly patches, most often on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower back. It isn’t contagious.

Vertigo: Symptoms, What Triggers It, Exercises at Home and Can It Be Cured? (UK)

Vertigo is the feeling that you or the room around you is spinning. The commonest cause is BPPV, which often settles by itself and can usually be fixed with a simple head-movement manoeuvre (the Epley) done by a…