Health

England fans simulate effects of altitude with exhaustion and alcohol

ENGLAND fans now know, thanks to drinking through a game that began at 2am, exactly what it is like to be gasping for breath at 7,220ft.

We ask you: What surgical item has the NHS left inside your body?

THE NHS loves nothing more than to send you home with a little souvenir of your time with them lodged inside your body. What are you setting off metal detectors with?

Completely sedentary man protein-maxxing

A MAN who performs the bare minimum of physical activity nonetheless believes it necessary for him to consume three large steaks a day.

Skiving work and other activities surprisingly good for your mental health

COUNTRY walks and meditation aren’t the only boosters for mental health. These easy everyday activities also bring wonderful benefits.

How to wank safely in a heatwave

HORNY in extreme heat? Drawn to rubbing one out despite the risks? Take these precautions to avoid scandalous fatality.

Stop having sex with rats: Hantavirus advice that could save your life

ARE you worried about contracting hantavirus? You should be, because it’s tiny and could be hiding anywhere. Stay safe by taking the following sensible precautions.

Middle-aged gig marred by entire audience needing a piss every five minutes

A GIG largely attended by the over-50s was only slightly marred by the entire audience spending most of it servicing their bladders.

Seven British beaches too polluted to swim at and why they're all voting Reform

MANY stretches of British coastline have water quality so poor swimming is not recommended. Here they are, and here’s why they’re voting far-right.

Acne to Zambian fever: An A-Z of ailments and whether you really need to see a doctor

NHS services are in turmoil due to the strike by resident doctors. So should you put extra pressure on the system by trying to see a medic, or can it wait? Consult our A-Z list.