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An NHS doctor has shared the surprising reason why energy drinks may leave you feeling exhausted despite their reputation for boosting alertness. Known to many as quick pick-me-ups for situations such as pressing work deadlines or gearing up for major events, some have discovered that these caffeinated beverages have the reverse effect, making them feel drowsy and prompting a nap instead.

As the festive season is in full swing and Christmas is just around the corner, many of us are likely to indulge a bit more than usual.

A doctor has shared the correct way to eat strawberries to make sure you're getting enough nutrients from them.

Air fryers are a kitchen appliance designed to cook food by circulating hot air around it, mimicking the results of deep frying but with significantly less oil.

A doctor has shared a cheap hack that can banish that awful motion sickness feeling within minutes - and all you need to do is smell it.

If you struggle to empty your bowels and find yourself sitting in the bathroom for a little too long, there's one thing you can try - and all you need to do is move your leg or grab a stool.

An NHS doctor has urged people to not throw away certain parts of fruit and to instead, eat it.

Even the most meticulous meal prep can result in a bit of waste, but an expert has shared why these leftovers shouldn't be tossed in the bin.

(which are back, FYI). We mean: how to clean your belly button properly, because spoiler alert, many of are doing it incorrectly.Instead of shying away from the rather gruesome topic however, we're going to tackle it head on and seek out expert advice to answer your musings once and for all. Disclaimer: If you're eating your lunch, click away now.First things first: Cleaning your belly button isn't always exactly pleasant.

Alison Hammond made a very personal sex confession on This Morning, as she admitted: “Every time I eat chocolate, I want it.” The popular TV presenter, 48, left co-host Dermot O'Leary desperately trying to suppress a laugh after her frank admission.The pair were discussing foods being aphrodisiacs with Dr Karan Raj during Friday’s show, 20 October, when Alison decided to share the sweet treat that got her hot under the collar. Alison - who was said to be the early favourite to become the main This Morning presenter after Holly Willoughby decided to quit the ITV show - asked Dr Karan: “Is chocolate an aphrodisiac?” The doctor, conscious he was on a daytime show, diplomatically answered: “So scientifically there is no evidence linking chocolate to your ability to perform horizontal bedroom wrestling to the best of your abilities.” Alison, looking deadly serious, replied: “That’s really interesting because every time I eat chocolate, I want it.” The confession left a gobsmacked Dermot stifling a snicker before Dr Karan offered: “Well, caffeine is a stimulant?” Po-faced Alison nodded before moving on and saying: ‘Well that was a great item, wasn’t it? Dermot responded: “I’ve learnt as much about you as I have about medical science.” Elsewhere on Friday’s This Morning, Alison was left crying with laughter after Dermot exposed her false claims about making a selfless donation to charity.

When we wake up in the morning, it's likely that a nice hot shower sounds far more appealing than a cold one.

An NHS doctor has explained why using tap water or fizzy drinks on a Covid lateral flow test can give you a positive result.

Next time you start making a coffee the minute you wake, stop. Although many of us crave a hot cup of coffee when we first wake up, it seems as it is not the best choice.

If you feel like you're struggling to get enough sleep with everything else that's going on, a doctor has shared to test to identify how sleep deprived you really are.

If you're someone who can't make it through the day without a boost of caffeine in the form of coffee, it might be time to look away.

Bedroom pillows are something we use every single night and come to rely on to give us a good night's sleep.

Naps always seem like a good idea at the time until you are left feeling more tired after it than you were when you shut your eyes. However, we can now reveal the exact amount of nap time you need so that you aren’t left with that all too familiar groggy feeling when you wake up.

A doctor has warned that wearing gloves while at the supermarket during coronavirus lockdown could be doing more harm than good.

Masks and gloves are a common sight in supermarkets at the moment - but one doctor has warned wearing gloves to do your food shop could be doing more harm than good.