Health

In terms of improving our mental health, what we put in our mouths matters. Helen Foster reports on the new science of nutritional psychiatry

You religiously use sun cream and head to the gym to fight the flab – but there’s one vital organ you’re probably not taking good enough care of, says Sarah Maber

An easy way to get your five-a-day – or a sweet snack that will send blood sugar soaring? Sarah Maber finds out the truth about fruit

It's no secret that fibre is good for you, but now new research has unlocked why it's so important

In midlife or beyond? It’s time to dust off your bike and get pedalling

Still trying to shake off winter? Now's the time to revamp your menu, restock your fridge and spring-clean your diet 

Feeling tired all the time? Follow these science-backed tips to restore your vitality

Imagine there’s a large slice of cake in front of you. Do you resist, or give in to temptation, only to regret it seconds later? Studies show that self-control isn’t only useful when it comes to sticking to New Year’s resolutions; it’s essential for a happy and successful life. So how can you improve yours?  

Lucy Cavendish has spent four decades trying to lose weight, but she's now stopped for counting calories for good. Here's why...