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So, Should You Be Taking Creatine?
It has moved from the gym to the book club. What the evidence really says about the supplement of the moment.
By Hana Mori
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Explainers
What Happens When You Stop Drinking for a Month
A clear-eyed look at what changes, what doesn't and what lasts beyond New Year.
By Hana Mori
Explainers
Are Weight-Loss Jabs Changing What We Know About Hunger?
Doctors are learning new things about the appetite. Here is an accessible guide to the emerging science.
By Hana Mori
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Is Your Standing Desk Actually Doing Anything?
Standing all day isn't the answer, it seems. Moving about, even a little, really is.
By Hana Mori
Explainers
The Truth About Cold Plunges
Cold water is having a moment. Separating the real benefits from the very good marketing.
By Hana Mori
Fitness
Zone 2 Is Everywhere. Do You Actually Need It?
The slow-training craze has taken over running clubs. A coach and a physiologist weigh in.
By Owen Tierney
Fitness
Weights After Fifty: It Is Not Too Late
New research shows it's never too late to get stronger. A very simple twice-weekly plan to begin with.
By Owen Tierney
Fitness
The Rise of the Run Club as Social Life
Forget the bars. For many under-thirties, a Tuesday 5K is now the main way of meeting friends.
By Owen Tierney
Fitness
The Ten-Minute Workout That Actually Holds Up
Is a short burst really enough? Yes, with some conditions. Here is what to do between meetings.
By Owen Tierney
Fitness
Why Everyone Over Thirty Is Playing Padel
The world's fastest-growing racket sport is kind to knees and hard on your dignity.
By Owen Tierney
