Joseph Lee

How much sleep do you need each night?

Although sleep keeps us busy for one-third of our lives, sometimes our relationship with it can be a tempestuous one. People who have a turbulent experience with sleep can be left feeling irritable, restless and with a fuzzy head when they don’t get enough shut-eye.

What are the 4 stages of the sleep cycle?

Have you ever wondered how our bodies know when it’s time to sleep? Although we might feel tired after a long day at work, or the day after partying well into the early hours, our bodies also have a clever internal rhythm to make sure we are prompted to go to sleep - circadian regulation.

6 of the best vitamins and minerals for athletes

For athletes to maximise their chances of performing at their potential, vitamin and mineral intake needs to be consistently monitored. Here are some key vitamins and minerals athletes need to raise the bar.

No Nut November: what's it all about?

November is an explosive time of year. Fireworks burst through the air around Bonfire Night and Diwali. Facial hair springs up and covers faces for Movember. Some people are even getting ready to erect their Christmas trees as soon as we tick over into December. But ‘No Nut November’ is all about men avoiding a very common function...

How is sleep related to weight loss?

Sleep might require less movement than physical exercise, but that doesn't mean our bodies don’t burn calories and use up energy when we’re snoozing.

Numan blood test review: I survived

Joseph, who has reacted badly to needles in the past, took the Numan at-home blood test to see if he'd fare any different. Here's how he got along.

Dudes and depression: signs of depressive behaviour in men

Noticing these signs doesn’t automatically mean a man is depressed. But if they are a prominent occurrence for weeks on end, it’s a good idea to seek medical help.

5 things you should know about giving blood

During a standard blood donation, around a pint of blood is taken from the body. So if you're interested in donating blood, here are a few things you ought to know.

How to talk to your partner about sexual performance

It's important to talk about erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and performance anxiety with your partner. But how? Opening up the conversation isn't easy but it's the first step to overcoming any issues in the bedroom. To break down the social barriers that prevent you from broaching the topic, we've highlighted three easy ways to discuss sexual problems with your partner.

Do men experience depression differently to women?

There are many physical differences between males and females, but one thing that links us together as humans is our ability to experience emotions, feel sadness, happiness and everything in between. Sometimes life throws its worst at us, other times we’re flying high experiencing pure joy and bliss.

5 times athletes were caught out by a drug test

These days, blood tests and rigorous screening methods make it difficult for athletes to cheat the system with extra juice in their body. But that hasn’t stopped some from trying…