This week

Drinking wee and spraying WD40 on their spines are just some of the ‘remedies’ back pain sufferers try. The British Chiropractic Association, which revealed the unusual DIY methods to debunk myths, recommends moderate exercise instead.

Brits spend twice as long sitting on the loo as they do exercising, a Ukactive poll claims. Adults clock up an average of three hours, nine minutes at the toilet each week but 90 minutes being active.

Smile more! Because being more Ronnie Corbett and less Victor Meldrew could boost the effects of the flu jab. Nottingham Uni researchers say good moods appear to help the immune system’s uptake of the vaccine more than diet or exercise among over-65s.