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Our team of experts bring you evidence-based health advice you can trust, covering everything from food and nutrients, specific health and medical topics to exercise, weight loss, diet trends and mental health.

10 ways to manage your weight without dieting

10 ways to manage your weight without dieting

Popular diets on the market and quick fixes can be both unsafe and...

How to understand, manage and break free from debt

How to understand, manage and break free from debt

One moment your borrowing can feel completely manageable, the next that same borrowing...

Stop hating on pasta – it actually has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat

Stop hating on pasta – it actually has a healthy ratio of carbs,...

New year, new you, new diet. It’s a familiar refrain. One popular dieting...

5 ways to upgrade your summer barbecue

5 ways to upgrade your summer barbecue

It’s sizzle season! We show you how to add a boost of good...

No, you shouldn’t wash raw chicken before cooking it. So why do people still do it?

No, you shouldn’t wash raw chicken before cooking it. So why do people...

Food safety authorities and regulators around the world recommend you don’t wash raw...

Don’t like drinking plain water? 10 healthy ideas for staying hydrated this summer

Don’t like drinking plain water? 10 healthy ideas for staying hydrated this summer

Have you heard the saying “water is life?” Well, it’s true. Water is an...

6 ways to strengthen your relationships and boost your wellbeing

6 ways to strengthen your relationships and boost your wellbeing

Research shows that humans are hardwired for connection and strong relationships and both...

5 healthy strategies to help you unwind after work

5 healthy strategies to help you unwind after work

Scrolling on your phone or pouring a drink to help you relax after...

You’ve lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling

You’ve lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief...

Grief is a natural response to losing something you felt a bond with....

We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body

We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each...

Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This...

5 money-saving tips using leftovers

5 money-saving tips using leftovers

Minimising waste by using up leftovers in creative ways makes us feel good...

Juices and smoothies: the real deal

Juices and smoothies: the real deal

They may be all the rage right now, but are these drinks really...

Fermented foods and fibre may lower stress levels

Fermented foods and fibre may lower stress levels

When it comes to dealing with stress, we’re often told the best things...

5 ways to upgrade your party nibbles

5 ways to upgrade your party nibbles

Putting a platter together to entertain at home or bring to a party?...

Fruit and veg: is it better to peel them?

Fruit and veg: is it better to peel them?

Many people’s default when preparing fruit and vegetables is to peel them. But...

8 food swaps that help beat sugar cravings

8 food swaps that help beat sugar cravings

Tame your sweet tooth! Did you know? The World Health Organization recommends capping your...

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

If your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all...

Is ‘fake meat’ healthy? And what’s actually in it?

Is ‘fake meat’ healthy? And what’s actually in it?

The popularity of plant-based proteins, or “fake meat”, has increased in recent years...

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