Health

Health

Top view of stethoscope,pen,eyeglasses and notebook written with Testosterone on wooden background.

10 things doctors wish men knew about testosterone

From diagnosis to treatments, testosterone is shrouded in myths, misconceptions and misinformation. Here are 10 key facts doctors want all men to know
Show more
senior man Athlete cycling

5 things this cardiologist and British Masters track champion wants every cyclist to know about heart health

Dr Nigel Stephens reveals how you can ride your bike safely through the shadow of heart disease
Show more
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 7: Former track cyclist, Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain during the UCI Track Champions League Round 5 at Lee Valley Velopark Velodrome on December 7, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)

How Sir Chris Hoy's devastating prostate cancer diagnosis sparked a conversation about national screening

The campaign for better prostate cancer awareness has provoked important questions about the lack of testing and screening. Why are men dying unnecessarily?
Show more

null

undefined

Energy gel dripping from its pack

Cyclists who use energy gels risk severe tooth decay – here's what a dental professor says you should do 

An expert's advice on how to minimise the damage sports drinks and energy gels do to your teeth
Show more

Intense training has been linked to infertility – should we be worried as committed cyclists?

Here's how endurance enthusiasts can protect their procreative powers
Show more
Oscar Huckle modelling Gore Ultimate Men's bib shorts

This is why your knees hurt when cycling – and here's how to fix them

How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists
Show more

Why explosive, off-the-bike exercise slows ageing after 40 – plus 5 workouts to build a stronger body

Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, and preventing pain as we get older
Show more
Cycling, injury and man with back pain in nature during fitness, training or cardio workout routine. Bicycle, accident and male cyclist with muscle problem, fibromyalgia or arthritis while riding

5 types of back pain cyclists suffer from – and the proven ways to fix them

Four out of five of us will suffer from back pain in our lifetime. Learn the moves that’ll keep your spine strong
Show more
Man on Orbea road bike with Rouvy overlay

Why you need to start cycling: 27 science-backed benefits for your brain, body and life

Essential reasons to take up cycling, from improved fitness to happiness and longevity
Show more
Senior obese man measuring his weight on bathroom scales

Diets don't work for men who want to lose weight – but these 5 things do

Research suggests men require a gender-specific approach to weight loss, fusing camaraderie, fitness targets and group exercise
Show more
SAN VALENTINO, ITALY - MAY 27: Richard Carapaz of Ecuador and Team EF Education - EasyPost looks on during the 108th Giro d'Italia 2025, Stage 16 a 203km stage from Piazzola sul Brenta to San Valentino (Brentonico) on May 27, 2025 in San Valentino, Italy. (Photo by Sara Cavallini/Getty Images)

Why electrolytes are so important to cyclists – and so many others waste their time taking them

What you need to know about this important tool in exercise
Show more
A close up of a woman's hands, one holding an apple the other hand holding a doughnut

The science-backed route to New Year weight loss: 3 key lessons

Three tips to achieve healthy, consistent weight loss
Show more
UAE Team Emirates team's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar with the best young rider's white jersey walks towards the podium after the 19th stage of the 109th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 188,3 km between Castelnau-Magnoac and Cahors, in southwestern France, on July 22, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Forget 10,000 steps a day, it’s a 1960s marketing gimmick – here's what you need to do to enjoy a longer life

Fewer steps, faster walking and more resistance training are all key to longevity
Show more
Male cyclist in green top rider the Merida Silex 200 gravel bike

12 tips to keep you riding in cold, wet conditions

How to ride in the frost, wind and rain this winter
Show more
digitally generated image

The 3 red flags for low testosterone – and why they are all that matter

Studies have finally revealed the top three symptoms of low testosterone, which all men should be on guard for
Show more
ROUBAIX, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Nathan Van Hooydonck of Belgium and Team Jumbo - Visma leads the peloton during the 118th Paris-Roubaix 2021 - Men's Eilte a 257,7km race from Compiègne to Roubaix / #ParisRoubaix / on October 03, 2021 in Roubaix, France. (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

"I found it hard to accept I was no longer a rider" – what Nathan Van Hooydonck did next after the cardiac arrest that nearly killed him

The 27-year-old was one of the world’s fittest pro cyclists when a heart attack took it all away in an instant. We find out how he’s coping with his new way of life
Show more

This broccoli shot promises to lower blood lactate – and send your endurance sky-high

A Nomio shot contains isothiocyanates, which prime the body to handle physical stress
Show more

Heart problems can strike any cyclist – here's how to navigate an alarming diagnosis

Nick Christian examines the mental scars of riding with a worrying heart condition
Show more
Female road cyclist in red top

These are the 7 training mistakes I see most often, says world-renowned cycling coach

From inconsistent training to working too hard, too fast, Joe Friel has seen it all in his 45 years of coaching
Show more

Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – here's why that shouldn't put you off riding

Heart scarring and irregular rhythms are much more likely in older people when they are engaged with intense cycling, a new study has shown
Show more
Cycling accident to a female cyclist fallen on the road.

Cyclists are more cavalier with concussion than other athletes – this is what you need to do when you take a blow to the head

What is professional cycling doing to deal with concussion cases?
Show more
Senior male resting on bike handlebars

Men are facing a testosterone crisis - these 15 fixes will turbocharge the essential hormone

Testosterone powers everything from your muscle strength and heart health to your energy levels and sex drive. These strategies will help protect your levels
Show more
Sustainable lifestyle

10 easy ways to stop your health problems before they even start

Get ahead of the health game and ward off serious problems in later life with these powerful preventative health measures
Show more
Footer banner
This website is owned and published by Our Media Ltd. www.ourmedia.co.uk
© Our Media 2026