Having a mid-life crisis is more common than you may think with six in ten of those aged 40 to 59 admitting they might be experiencing one.

On any ranked list of nasty diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks and fleas in the Western world, Borrelia burgdorferi, would have to lie near the top.

The man who ate Lincoln Road, chomps on a soggy beef burger and okay fries at Burger Fuel.

Artificial eggs made from seaweed could provide women with an alternative to the Pill.

The reason you feel like this week is dragging. Plus top tips for making it through.

The iconic brand has tried everything to keep that fizz going but as people turn on its signature drink - more diet choices are created, writes Emma Reynolds.

Some people swear by a morning sweat session, while others prefer later in the day, so which is best?

Marriage has long been thought to be beneficial - both in sickness and in health. But a study suggests that widows actually suffer less stress and frailty than wives whose husbands are still alive.

Being almost too exhausted to write this very article about tiredness is painfully ironic, writes new dad Jamie Morton.

One in six men are unaware they have a prostate - meaning they risk missing signs of cancer.

Researchers have found that adults of 60 years or more who form strong bonds with their dogs tend to exercise more often and for longer.

People who have longer legs have a greater risk of getting colon cancer, a study has found.

Can't sleep on your first night in a hotel? Don't blame the lumpy mattress or the hard pillow - it's probably because half your brain is still awake.

For 10 years, Charlie Scott was constantly sick.

Exercise is great, but what impact does it have on our bone health?

Your protein powder could be responsible for those extra kilos you're carrying.

The shedding of emotional tears is unique to humans, but our evolutionary, psychological and biological reasons for "crying it out" remain a mystery.

Eight of the most common "energy" foods, and why they may not be so energising after all.

Scientists claim sleeping in your pants could lead to a host of health problems.

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