‘I was scared to even eat the vegetables in my fridge’: the eating disorder that focuses on food purity
As health institutions collapse and Maha influencers spread food fears, experts say orthorexia is on the rise
The experts: neurologists on 17 simple ways to look after your brain
Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline
Sali Hughes on beauty: vitamin patches are all the rage, but are the effects more than skin deep?
They work for HRT and nicotine, but can skin patches really improve mental wellbeing, skin, nails and more?
UK among lowest-ranked countries for ‘human flourishing’ in wellbeing study
Findings of survey on happiness, health, finances, meaning in life and relationships raise concerns for young people
Stressed out and wondering if a ‘cortisol detox’ can help? Not so fast
Some changes being promoted as part of a ‘detox’ are good advice, but not everything will work for everyone – and some tips could actually be harmful
I was 19 and on the trip of a lifetime – then I drank a cocktail laced with methanol
In a bar in Bali, Ashley King was given a lethal drink. A day later, she realised she was going blind. She thought all her dreams were over – but the reality proved very different
Leading baby food brands making high-sugar meals, study finds
Food from brands such as Ella’s Kitchen and Heinz are often nutritionally poor, researchers say
Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference
Some memory lapses are nothing to worry about, but getting help for early warning signs can reduce the risk of them progressing
Vacation hoarding: why you should never forfeit your annual leave
Only 35% of British workers took all their allocated holiday last year – and US workers are just as bad. It’s a one-way ticket to burnout and poor mental health, not to mention low productivity ...
Is it true that … drinking green tea burns fat?
Caffeine can increase fat oxidation, but the best way to change your body composition is to consume fewer calories and do more exercise