Snow: frequently asked questions
The roads are covered in ice, your kids are driving you mad, and the cupboards are bare – what to do?
Eat yourself fitter
It's time to get fit and shed those extra pounds, but you can't exercise effectively unless you eat properly too. Tony Naylor sought out some expert opinion, but what works for you?
Resolution not revolution
Has the new year drawn a food or drink related resolution from you? What have you promised yourself?
Should parents introduce children to alcohol?
Tim Hayward wonders how we can best pass on our wisdom to a new generation
Festive snack salt levels ‘shocking’, says health group
Popular Christmas-themed foods sold by supermarkets, coffee shops and fast food outlets can contain very high levels of salt
Health: How to avoid putting on those winter pounds
Keep exercising – and don't rely on food treats to get you through the dark months, says Phil Daoust
Superdiets? They’re just a fairytale, says top doctor
Medical evidence doesn't support claims that faddish eating regimes make you healthier
Calorie count guidance may rise by a cheeseburger
Committee says recommended adult daily calorie intake could be increased by 16%, or up to 400 calories a day
Jamie Oliver’s salty pasta sauces criticised (again)
The sauces which drew opprobrium over a year ago are under fire again, but this time the celebrity chef's team are taking action not making excuses
Alcohol and pregnancy – conflict and confusion
Shouldn't pregnant women be afforded the right to exercise personal choice when deciding whether to drink alcohol? Have you ever felt the need to intervene to stop a pregnant woman drinking, and if so, why?