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How body fat affects our skin

Carrying too much weight around is a health risk all on its own, but the way body fat affects our skin can be dramatic, and hard to undo.

Cortisol is a key hormone that our body produces when we are stressed, and here we explain why testing cortisol levels is important as we age.

Testosterone is important for men and women’s health, but if you are deficient in the male hormone, you may need to take a testosterone supplement.

If you reduce calorie intake you will be better placed to deal with the biggest health challenge you’ll face as you age: fat accumulation.

Fast food generally means fast calories and a fast track to excess energy and weight gain, so we have outlined why it’s important to slow digestion.

There are five steps you can take to cut calories for healthy aging. Here we explain what they are and why this is so important.

Post-menopausal weight loss is possible, but you should focus on long-term interventions to achieve success, according to a study.

Fiber is vital for optimal dietary metabolism. Fiber health benefits include regulating blood sugar and preventing bowel cancer. Read on for more.