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<p>Protein powders and supplements have surged in popularity in recent years</p>

Let's unpack that

No, you really don’t need to be eating more protein

From pizza to Weetabix, it seems no food is safe from becoming a mere vessel for ’tein. Helen Coffey investigates how it went from gym bro fodder to panacea for the masses, and asks the experts whether it really is good for us, or just the latest dietary marketing ploy to grab our attention

<p>Does doing all the right things, health-wise, genuinely make you feel better - or just smug?</p>

FIRST PERSON

I quit booze, went on a diet and took vitamins: did it change my life?

<p>According to Elon Musk, his four-year-old son X Æ A-12 who joined him stage at Donald Trump’s victory rally last week, is ‘a very enthusiastic [Trump] supporter’ </p>

LET’S UNPACK THAT

Why many of us parents are guilty of brainwashing our kids

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>

Comment

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

<p>WH Smith is open to selling its high street branches</p>

WH Smith doesn’t deserve to survive the great British high street cull

<p>‘I’d originally had it in my head that I’d like to be a dad by the time I was 40. But here I am at 44 – still trying’ </p>

LIFE STORIES

‘I’m a single gay man trying for a baby – I’ll make it happen’

<p>Embarrassing: it can feel hard to admit that you need more friends </p>

LET’S UNPACK THAT

I’m 32 and making friends has never been harder – or more embarrassing

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<p>Demand for university places has ‘softened’ over the past two years</p>

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Has Britain finally fallen out of love with university?

<p>Many people associate BDSM with ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ </p>

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The distinctions between BDSM and abuse

<p>‘In the past 18 months, we’ve seen the majority of mortgage-free landlords increasing rents when they didn’t need to,’ says Jae Vail, a spokesperson for the London Renters Union </p>

LET’S UNPACK THAT

How renting in London became an unimaginable hellscape

<p>Health trend: can a daily ginger shot provide us with a quick wellness fix? </p>

Is a daily ginger shot an immunity essential or pricey wellness fad?

Fitness and wellness

<p>There’s no ‘right way’ to go sober and issues with alcohol and self-worth can manifest in all sorts of ways, no matter who you are – this is something Mackintosh felt acutely while writing <em>Bad Drunk</em></p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Millie Mackintosh on sobriety, shame and new book ‘Bad Drunk’

<p>Kefir contains natural probiotics like lacto and bifido bacterium</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

What is kefir and how does it help gut health?

<p>Helen Mirren has revealed the workout plan she's used to stay in shape throughout her life</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

I tried the 12-minute workout Helen Mirren's used for her ‘whole life’

<p>I tried rucking 10,000 steps a day for a week and I loved the results </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

I walked 10,000 steps with a weighted backpack for a week, here’s why

Food features

<p>A taste of Yunnan: Cloud Land’s meticulous attention to detail shines through in every dish</p>

Sichuan dreams: My favourite Chinese restaurants in London

<p>Rosamund Hall has selected the best organic wines of the moment</p>

Why organic wines are having such a moment

<p>Jessica Shand believes hormone balance starts in the kitchen</p>

The ultimate hormone diet to balance weight and mood

<p>The Isle of Skye in all its untamed glory – a landscape as dramatic as its flavours</p>

The Misty Isle’s magic: Feasting my way around the Isle of Skye

Recipes

<p>Fire up the grill and forget the stress – these bold, smoky vegan Thai dishes from Sebby Holmes bring Farang-level flavour to your backyard</p>

Sebby Holmes’ easy vegan Thai BBQ recipes

<p>Fast, flavour-packed and fuss-free: these 30-minute vegan recipes prove you don’t need endless prep time to whip up meals that actually impress</p>

Three 30-minute vegan recipes you’ll actually want to cook

<p>Vegan ramen: satisfying and delicious </p>

19 plant-based recipes to end Veganuary in style

Life Stories

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

<p>James Barr has written a comedy show about his experiences with domestic violence</p>

‘As a gay man, it was hard to accept I was a victim of domestic abuse’

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The ultimate guide to exploring Rome

<p>Martin Lewis urges people to act on legal service ‘more important than a will’.</p>

Martin Lewis warns Vinted and Ebay sellers they have days to act

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Harry makes first public appearance since settling newspaper claim

<p>Jake Paul hoists former boxing opponent Mike Tyson onto his shoulders</p>

Jake Paul parties with 'best friend' Mike Tyson at Trump inauguration

Design

Inject a splash of pastel pink into your space (Lola Design/PA)

9 ways to channel rosy décor for a romantic vibe

A pop of colour can brighten a grey day (Dunelm/PA)

10 ways to cheer the drear with dopamine decor

Add a bit of functionality to your kitchen (Smeg UK/PA)

10 ways to add flair and function to your kitchen

Royal Family

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Kate fingerpaints with children from hospice during royal visit

<p>Athena Elizabeth Rose is one of the first children, and the first royal, to be part of Generation Beta</p>

Why Princess Beatrice’s new baby Athena will be a royal like no other

<p>Lord Ivar Mountbatten on ‘The Traitors’ season 3</p>

Who is Lord Ivar Mountbatten? King’s cousin starring in the Traitors

Women

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

The real reason why Demi Moore’s Golden Globes speech is going viral

Expert panel discuss vital role of women’s refuges

Dating and Relationships

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

10 best sex toys for men in 2025, recommended by experts

<p>Investing some time into finding the best toys for your body and lifestyle can have a huge impact on your sex life </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

11 best women’s sex toys for 2025, tried and tested

<p>The original rose toy went viral but do its rivals measure up? </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

The best rose sex toys for 2025, tried and tested

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science-tech

NASA shares important message as 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit Earth within 10 years

NASA shares important message as 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit Earth within 10 years

gaming

The Sims and The Sims 2 officially re-released by EA as part of 25th anniversary

gaming

Nintendo DS games every 2000s girl had - and would still play now

showbiz

'Kurt would approve': Nirvana reunion at FireAid benefit concert causes social media meltdown

celebrities

Paul American: Release date, storyline, and what we know about Logan and Jake Paul’s new HBO reality show

celebrities

Paul American: Release date, storyline, and what we know about Logan and Jake Paul’s new HBO reality show

gaming

Dr Disrespect's YouTube channel gets very surprising update amid Rumble struggles

gaming

Dr Disrespect's former studio Midnight Society posts heartbreaking update