Breathing lessons

A report published this week has suggested that air pollution in our big cities could be as damaging to our health as the radiation Chernobyl survivors were exposed to. But short of moving to the countryside, what can city dwellers do? Quite a lot, actually. Leo Hickman offers 10 tips on how to breathe more easily.

Paths of enlightenment

If you've walked along the coast, you will know that private areas almost always mean a detour inland. Now the government is considering plans that will open up a corridor around the whole of England. By John Vidal.

Saved by the whale

Whale music was the soundtrack of choice for the New Agers of the 70s - now it's making a comeback. But is it really good for your health? Alice Wignall reports.

Superfoods

Amanda Grant: Cabbages come in a number of guises, including red, savoy and spring. All have a great nutritional benefit, contributing good amounts of vitamin C, beta-carotene, fibre and folic acid to our diet. Dark green cabbages also contain iron.

Food for non-violent thoughts

Felicity Lawrence: The brain requires certain nutrients to function normally, so if these are missing from our diet there are likely to be consequences.