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Why Your Belly Fat Persists Even When You’re Doing the Right Things

Sleep, stress, menopause, medications and other overlooked reasons a stubborn waistline may have little to do with willpower

4 hrs ago • Ben Jones MD PhD

It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s When

What meal timing has to do with circadian rhythm, metabolic health, and ageing well

Apr 25 • Ben Jones MD PhD

How Much Fruit Does Your Brain Actually Need?

What the research tells us about brain health, mood, and the fruits most worth prioritising

Apr 18 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Most Protein Advice for Older Adults Is Too Vague. Here’s What to Aim For

How much protein you need each day, how much a meal needs to count, and why breakfast and lunch often need the biggest rethink.

Apr 11 • Ben Jones MD PhD

For Ageing Well, Strength Exercises Matter More than Protein

Staying strong in later life depends less on how much protein you add and more on whether your muscles are challenged often enough to stay useful.

Apr 4 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Is Dieting the Best Way to Reduce Belly Fat?

Large reviews suggest exercise reduces belly fat more effectively than dieting alone - even when dieting leads to more total weight loss.

Mar 28 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Could Circadian Drift Explain More of Your Life Than You Think?

If your sleep is getting more disrupted, your mornings feel rough, and your routines keep drifting later, your body clock may be taking a bigger toll on…

Mar 21 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: The Small Daily Habit That Helps You Age Better

Why extra-virgin olive oil is such a strong health investment - and roughly how much you need for it to really count.

Feb 28 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Are You Eating the Right Amount of Protein for Your Age?

We’ll cut through the high-protein noise and help you find a sensible range for your age - and a calm way to check whether you’re in it.

Feb 21 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Eating Decently but Belly Fat Won’t Shift? Check Your Snacks

Snacks now make up a hefty chunk of daily calories - and they’re where ultra-processed foods, added sugar and saturated fat tend to hide.

Feb 14 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Could Your Daily Rhythms Be Undermining Your Health?

Large studies suggest irregular daily routines are linked with higher risks of dementia, stroke and early death.

Feb 7 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Are You Eating Enough Fruit to Age in Good Health?

Three decades of data in 105,000 adults point to one simple habit - about 200g / 7oz of whole fruit a day - as a strong predictor of reaching 70 in good…

Jan 31 • Ben Jones MD PhD

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