Is it true that … you should feed a cold and starve a fever?
A professor of medicine weighs in on the old wives tale, and discusses the fastest routes to recovery
The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient
It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer – while boosting the health of our gut microbiome and brain. Yet we all eat far too little fibre. Here is the no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a day
66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’
With a family history of diabetes, Sharlotte Thou knows she has to reduce the amount of sucrose in her diet. Will nine weeks be enough to tame her sweet tooth?
Is it true that … most of us aren’t getting enough protein?
The general population needs far less protein than is often made out by influencers. Don’t miss out on other important aspects of your diet
How do I stay healthy in my 50s?
Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change
Have breakfast for dinner, let kids sleep in their clothes … and 12 other easy tips for better evenings
Feeling frazzled and drained at the end of the day? Try these expert micro-habits
‘We have learned to have low expectations’: why can’t British hospitals serve better food?
After spending years in and out of hospital with my daughter, I know the patients’ food isn’t usually very good. But does it have to be this way?
Want to live longer? Forget blue zones – these factors improve your chances of ageing well
Finding the perfect combination of lifestyle hacks to live to 110 irks many experts who are more interested in quality of life
Why pickles and ice-cream? The science of strangely specific pregnancy cravings
Salty or sweet, nutritional or not – there may be hankerings for unexpected foods when pregnant, but beware the old adage of eating for two
The experts: dietitians on 20 ways to cut down on UPFs while still eating what you love
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere – but a few small tweaks to your diet can minimise the damage they cause. Here’s how to go about it