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.

Science

How To Make Sure Your Supplements Support Healthy Ageing

Sharp mind, strong joints, healthy skin — the right stack supports all of it.

Science

Can Fibre Really Boost Your Brain Health?

Here’s how to make the macronutrient work harder for your brain.

Science

How To Use Creatine For Deep Focus

A fixture in the fitness world, new research is making a case for the supplement's impressive cognitive benefits.

Story

How Bouncing Workouts Can Boost Bone Density

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What Your Phone's 'Body Count' Says About Your Brain Health

Many of us check our phones between 80 and 150 times a day — a habit that affects our memory, mental health, and attention

Wellbeing

Gary Brecka’s Full Supplement Stack For Sleep, Focus And All-Day Energy

The biologist, biohacker and longevity expert is known for bringing functional, preventative health into the mainstream — here’s how he fuels his body, from morning to night.

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Are Antihistamines Bad For Your Health?

We're breaking down the science behind everyone's favourite springtime medication. Here's what experts had to say.

Guide

Trying To Reset Your Vagus Nerve? Try This Step-By-Step Guide For A Full Recalibration

Life is stressful and chaotic. Taking intentional time to reset this essential nerve is easier than you might imagine.

Science

Do You Really Only Need 9 Minutes Of Hard Exercise?

On Huberman Lab, biochemist Rhonda Patrick unpacked the purported benefits of just 540 seconds of exercise — but there’s more to it than a spike in heart rate.

Science

Could This Psychedelic Be A Potential Longevity Therapy?

For decades, magic mushrooms were relegated to the realm of counterculture drugs. But could psilocybin unlock key brain health metrics?

Guide

Best Ways To Up Your Fibre Intake With Supplements

The start of 2026 saw a five-year high in people googling questions about the macro. Here's your Healf Guide to all things fibre.

Wellbeing

What One Key Exercise Can Tell You About Your Lifespan And Future Health

One of the oldest, simplest exercises in existence, a pull-up tells you far more about your future health and lifespan than you think. Here's what the science says.