Take a statin a day if you're male and over 50, a health expert has told us this week.  Prof Robert Boyle, the UK's adviser on heart and stroke health, reckons the drug should be taken along with the morning Corn Flakes in order to keep in check high cholesterol levels. He's right to be concerned: heart disease and stroke is the ...

There is so much “advice” about exercise and weight loss that it is difficult to know what will really help.  Research suggests that, contrary to popular belief, regular gentle exercise will not help you lose weight.  Here are four popular myths about exercise and weight loss, which are still often quoted despite ...

What are the secrets of longevity?  To celebrate the launch of our free report on ‘100 Ways to Live to be 100’, I have scoured the web for more tips on living longer.  Living Longer: 5 tips from the blogosphere 1.  Get a good night’s sleep: Mark Stibich outlines the health benefits of sleep, which ...