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Midlife MOT: 5 Quick Checks To Keep Your Health On The Road

Upgrade your sleep, stress, strength, waistline and mood so you steer straight - and never drift off course

Sep 15 •

Still Waiting For Motivation? Stop - It’s Not Coming

When life’s too busy and you feel selfish taking time out, remember this: every workout benefits you today, your kids tomorrow, and your future self in…

Sep 8 •

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Cracking Up? Try Laughing Until You Cry

Sick of stress? Laughter might just be the medicine you need

Jul 28 •

Middle-Aged Spread: Myth, Metabolism or Modern Life?

Here's why you’re soft, saggy and struggling - and how to turn it around

Jul 21 •

Losing Your Libido: Why You’re Not Having Sex (And What To Do About It)

Here’s what’s killing your sex life - and how to bring it back to life

Jul 17 •

Perimenopause 101: When? Why? What? The? Fuck?

What’s behind the sulks, the silence and the slammed doors - and how to save your relationship (and your sanity)

Jul 17 •

The Truth About Testosterone: What Every Man Needs to Know

What low T really does to your brain and body - and how to bounce back

Jul 17 •

The Midlife Crisis: Are You Trapped Between Two Mountains?

Climb out of the valley of doubt and become the man you’re meant to be

Jul 17 •

Midlife’s A Minefield - Here's Your Map

You're not going mad, and you're not alone. Let's master midlife, together

Jul 16 •

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