Health

If you like garlic then you probably love garlic. It is the bulb that adds delightful poignancy to the most bland of cream sauces and gives strength to the arm of the most anaemic broth. Yet, like all good things, the pleasures of garlic come at a cost and that price is paid by your […]

Menopause is a natural part of every woman’s life and here’s our in-depth guide to supporting the ups and downs of this life phase.

Could B vitamins be propelling us into the abyss of obesity? That’s what scientists say.

There was a time when we spoke of genetics as something fixed and immutable; “Oh, I can’t help my tendency to wear inappropriately tight clothing, my mum did it too, it’s in my genes.” There was a sense that genes were destiny and that nothing could alter them but now we know that your DNA […]

Combining laughter with exercise could be good for your health as you age.

Life is complex and to get through it without having to think about everything you do along the way, you make up rules. These rules to live by usually make sense, like “look before you cross the road” but sometimes we hold onto rules without any evidence that they are actually valid. That is why […]

Fad diets come and go like fluctuating weight, but the 5:2 diet is a stayer. But is it effective, easy to apply and suitable for everyone?

Finding it tricky to lose weight? Your hormones may not be working properly.

Spring is the perfect time to cleanse from within. We share how.

Think tall people have it better? It seems they certainly have a better sense of where things are in space.

If migraines give you grief, research shows that meditation may help you find relief.

Do you only drink coffee occasionally? When you do, it’ll probably raise your blood pressure.