Wellness can be confusing; some studies convincingly suggest huge tweaks that make you only 2% stronger (irrelevant for anyone who isn’t an athlete). But really, the closer you zoom in, the more you realise that you should zoom out and just focus on the basics. For example, there is no need to worry about adding two second pulses onto your deadlifts if you aren’t going to the gym regularly.

Where to find good research

The most important thing is where you get your information from. One of the worst places to start is by Googling your symptoms or research topic - there’s too much misinformation out there. Comb papers that you don’t feel qualified to read. Follow (legit) doctors online who are still engaged with their areas of research, like Professor Tim Spector and Dr Hazel Wallace. Find robust sites that break down information, like Stronger by Science and, of course, Strong Women. Imagine where an expert would go for their information, and go there.

The unfortunate truth is that we shouldn’t have to teach ourselves how to look after our bodies and minds, because these should be lessons that are rooted in society and taught at school. It’s really no wonder that so many of us give up on health or feel overwhelmed by advice given how little autonomous information we are given. It’s not about finding cures or even advice, but about understanding how the body works so you can take charge of your health.

How to understand your body to improve your health and wellbeing