Ed Cooper

Ed is a freelance journalist and former Men’s Health digital editor, with bylines in Red Bull, BBC StoryWorks, Guardian Labs, Third Space, Natural Fitness Food and Form Nutrition, among others. Having run marathons, conducted sleep experiments on himself and worked with some of the world’s most in-demand experts — from sleep scientists and strength athletes to high-performance trainers and elite-level nutritionists — one thing remains clear for The Healf Source contributor: fitness trends come and go, but as long as you keep turning up for yourself, consistency will win every time.

Meet The Female Founders Leading The Wellbeing World

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The Female Blueprint: What Top Women's Health Experts Want Every Woman To Know

At HX26, female health was at the top of the agenda. Here’s what three experts want you to know, from hormone therapy to menopause and bone density to anti-inflammatory lifestyles

The Summer Solstice: A Time To Nourish, Move, Reflect And Rest

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What Top Men's Health Experts Want Every Man To Know

From fitness levels to fibre intake, deftly navigating the world of modern wellness can be a daunting task as we age.

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The Healthiest, UPF-Free ‘Picky Bits’ From M&S

Summer calls for M&S' best offerings. Here's how to pick the most nutrient-dense products, with insights from a nutritionist.

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Food Swaps To Try Instead Of Ozempic

In a world of endless snacks and added sugar, staying genuinely full between meals feels harder than ever. But this doesn't have to be the case.

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Is Gratitude The Greatest Biohack?

The wellbeing world spent the last decade obsessing over cold plunges, cortisol hacks, and sleep trackers. But at HX26, the conversation kept drifting back to something far simpler.

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Want To Flush A UTI Naturally? Here's Your Playbook

Sixty percent of women and 10% men will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. Consider this your playbook for flushing it out, fast.

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How To Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep

If you’re struggling to get to sleep, or to nod off after waking up in the night, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman shared a useful tool at HX26 that could change the way you get your 40 winks.

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Experts Say These Foods Can Help Rewire Your Brain

A functional medicine doctor explains how you can use your grocery shop for an increase in cognitive function — the supermarket will never look the same.

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HX26 Showed Us The Future Of Wellbeing — And It Looks Like This

From neuroscientists and authors to spiritualists and human biologists, Healf’s immersive wellbeing and longevity event was overflowing with expert knowledge. And they showed us a glimpse of what's to come.

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Why Andrew Huberman Swears By This Peptide To Double His REM Cycle

Certain peptides, including pinealon and glycine, are now being associated with improved sleep cycles — though they’re not without risk. Healf takes a deep dive into the science.

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WHOOP Analysed 3.7 Million Nights of Sleep Data. Here's What They Found

The rules of good sleep have changed, and this landmark study says you might be looking in the wrong places on your mission to get better shut-eye.

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Does Your Gut Need Collagen?

Could collagen be doing something far more interesting than keeping your skin smooth and your joints moving? We're taking a closer look.