This headline might surprise you. For decades, we've been sold artificial sweeteners as a harmless, no-calorie alternative to sugar, good for weight loss and maintaining steady blood sugars. But is this really the case Mounting research finds that artificial sweeteners are not the benign substance we once thought. In this blog, we take a look at the research.

It’s easy to think of brain ageing as something that happens much later in life. But research increasingly shows that changes in brain structure and function begin earlier than most people realise – often in your 40s. Sure, many health problems become more common as we age (no news there), but changes to the brain – causing issues like memory loss and slower thinking – play a particularly big role in loss of independence and quality of life later on. So, this really is worth

Many men in midlife carry stress quietly – balancing work, relationships, finances and health without really pausing to notice the impact. One of the more overlooked effects of long-term stress is how it alters eating habits – and how those habits, in turn, affect your blood sugar and long-term metabolic health.

If you’ve noticed that your usual approach to food, exercise and self-care no longer works the way it used to, you’re not imagining it. Many people in their 40s and 50s start to feel like their body is changing in ways they didn’t expect – and metabolism often feels like the culprit. But what actually is metabolism? And why does it seem to ‘slow down’ as we get older?

A diagnosis of pre-diabetes often comes as a surprise, picked up during a routine blood test even when you're feeling OK. It is not something to ignore, and is a gentle nudge to make some changes to your diet and lifestyle. This blog explains everything you need to know about your pre-diabetes diagnosis.

Oral health is one area that’s often overlooked (or seen as purely cosmetic). There's a growing body of evidence that poor oral health, especially gum disease, has been linked to a range of serious conditions including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and even some cancers. Looking after your gums may be one of the most important, and underappreciated, ways to support your long-term health.