Heather Ainsworth

You may have concerns about the impact exercise has on your joints, especially if you already have joint pain or stiffness. However, regular physical activity can be helpful in protecting healthy joints and even for relieving joint pain in some cases. The key is to choose exercises that are low-impact, improve flexibility, and build up the muscles around the joints. Here we chat to fitness expert, Laura Williams, about what the best exercises are for your joints.

Kim Kardashian's chia pudding went viral on TikTok, and Taylor Swift sprinkles chia seeds on meals to help manage her weight. These days, chia seeds aren't just for Hollywood stars and can be found in most supermarkets and health food stores. But do they really live up to their health hype? We explore nine potential health benefits of chia seeds, and look at whether this ingredient is safe for everyone.

Insect bites are common at this time of year - but what are the signs that a bite may require medical attention, and how can you tell which insect is responsible for which itch?

The term anti-ageing is written on many beauty creams and other skincare products packaging. But what does anti-ageing mean inside the body? Here, it goes beyond the appearance of our face lines, to healthy internal ageing. This means how well our cells and organs are remaining healthy and able to fight decline and disease as we grow older - so that we can live happily for as long as possible. We explore the anti-ageing supplements that help our bodies do just this, according to experts.

Do you tan easily? Do you start to go pink as soon as you step out in the sun? Then take a look at the Fitzpatrick scale - a handy tool to assess your skin's sensitivity and help shield your body from burns this summer.