The truth about protein: how to get enough – at every age

We need protein to build muscle, produce hormones, regulate mood and appetite, and strengthen bones. But how much, and what kind, should you eat every day?

‘It’s eating what the sea provides’: Galicia’s Atlantic diet eclipses Mediterranean cousin

In Fisterra in north-west Spain, a diet rich in seafood, fruit and vegetables survives, and has been found to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart-related conditions

I found out the hard way the secret of Sunak’s Monday blunders – a 36-hour fast

Admire his discipline if you must, but should a PM make vital decisions when he’s starving?

The flat tummy myth: why bloating can be good for you – and when it’s time to worry

The wellness world is awash with pills and potions promising to banish ‘bloat’. But do they work – and do we even need them in the first place?

Winterproofing: how to get you and your home ready for Britain’s cold months ahead

From security to heating, wellbeing, food and pets, there are many ways to help stay warm, healthy and safe

Want to stay strong as you get older? Maybe you should have another cuppa

Coffee and tea lovers are significantly less likely to be frail in their 70s, according to a study that followed 12,000 people over 20 years

‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

Tim Gurner, biohacking and the growing list of super-rich ‘grinders’ who spend a fortune to stave off ageing

The pursuit, aka garage biology, is the new wave of the age-old desire to live forever – but an expert says most of the treatments are a waste of money

Ultra-processed foods: the 19 things everyone needs to know

They make up 57% of the UK diet – and the risks are becoming ever more evident. Here is how to recognise UPFs and find healthier alternatives

Ultra-processed food raises risk of heart attack and stroke, two studies show

Research presented to annual meeting of European Society of Cardiology prompts calls for action