Jesper Bengtson

How eating an avocado every day can affect your heart, gut and cholesterol

A daily avocado quietly changes the mix of bacteria in your gut, one trial found.

Is CoQ10 worth taking? Here is what the clinical evidence actually shows

CoQ10 is a top-selling supplement, but whether it works depends on why you take it.

8 warning signs of eczema most people mistake for ordinary dry skin

More than 31 million Americans live with eczema, and many never realize what it actually is.

Not all magnesium supplements are the same: which form is right for you

A quick, evidence-based guide to which form fits sleep, constipation or a general top-up.

How many squats should you be able to do? Norms sorted by age and sex

A simple test of your lower-body strength, with an age-banded scorecard.

How eating tomatoes every day can affect your heart, skin and cancer risk

Tomatoes rarely make health headlines, but the daily case is stronger than most people think.