Nine easy swaps to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet: it’s not an ‘all-or-nothing approach’
Modern western diets are full of ultra-processed foods, but experts say we need to reduce our intake. Here they offer achievable alternatives
My week avoiding ultra-processed foods: ‘Why is it this hard?’
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to various health issues, but are a ubiquitous part of the modern western diet. Can Emma Joyce avoid them for a whole week?
Can the tiniest of changes to sleep, diet and exercise help me live longer?
A study found small changes to key behaviours can have significant benefits, and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustments
What does sugar do to your body – and how can you avoid a slump?
We evolved to like energy-dense foods such as honey, but modern diets tend to include too much sugar. Here’s how to make sure you eat the right amount, at the right time
The perfect way to beat the slump: how to tackle mid-afternoon energy dips
In the dead of winter, it can be hard to keep your alertness up when it gets darker. Here are a few good habits that will help you stay productive
ITV agrees to invest £3m in fitness app created by Joe Wicks
The Body Coach app, launched in pandemic, will advertise on ITV’s channels and video platform ITVX under deal
Is it true that … a glass of wine a day is good for your heart?
Moderate wine consumption may benefit your cardiac health, but foods such as grapes and berries offer similar advantages without the negative effects
Is it true that … you burn more fat by working out on an empty stomach?
There are modest benefits to exercising on an empty stomach, but it’s more important to burn more energy than you’re consuming
I thought there was something wrong with my body – until I shared a shower with 50 strangers
Naked in a forest, among people of every age, race, gender and physique, I finally shook off the self-doubt that had haunted me since my teens
The perplexing rise of protein shakes: how a ‘meaty sludge’ became a billion-dollar industry
In 1865, the first ever protein-based product consisted of ‘melted-down beef hides and carcasses’. Now, there are countless shakes on the market – including one by a Michelin-starred chef. Why is everyone drinking them?