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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.

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may...

Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are...

Simple ways to include rainbow foods in every meal

Simple ways to include rainbow foods in every meal

If you've been told to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, it's...

Just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Start here

Just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Start here

A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be confusing, upsetting and a bit...

Long COVID: a range of diets are said to help manage symptoms – here’s what the evidence tells us

Long COVID: a range of diets are said to help manage symptoms –...

Most people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some...

8 everyday foods you might not realise are ultra processed – and how to spot them

8 everyday foods you might not realise are ultra processed – and how...

For years, the term “junk food” has been used to refer to foods...

7 signs your gut health is out of balance

7 signs your gut health is out of balance

There is constant competition in our digestive system between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria...

Magnesium: What you need to know about this important micronutrient

Magnesium: What you need to know about this important micronutrient

There’s been a lot of chat on social media over the past few...

Poke bowl: the basics

Poke bowl: the basics

In recent years, poke has been recognised as a potentially healthy alternative to...

‘Money matters’ bootcamp

‘Money matters’ bootcamp

Our mental wellbeing and money go hand-in-hand. If you take control of your...

7 effective communication strategies for the workplace

7 effective communication strategies for the workplace

We’ve all sent a hastily written email that wasn’t well received or failed...

7 ways to cope with grief and loss

7 ways to cope with grief and loss

Losing a loved one can be one of life’s most emotionally challenging events....

Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here’s what the science says

Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here’s what the science says

Ever feel a bit stressed or need a concentration boost? Research suggests one...

Practical ways to cope with trauma

Practical ways to cope with trauma

Trauma is the emotional and physical response to experiences that overwhelm our ability...

Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains

Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth?...

Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and...

Got gastro? Here’s why eating bananas helps but drinking flat lemonade might not

Got gastro? Here’s why eating bananas helps but drinking flat lemonade might not

Doctors are reportedly concerned about a spike in the number of kids with...

The last 5 kilos really are the hardest to lose. Here’s why, and what you can do about it

The last 5 kilos really are the hardest to lose. Here’s why, and...

Anyone who has tried to lose weight will be familiar with these nine...

Living in line with your values

Living in line with your values

There are many things that influence the way we behave, but our values...

Meal prep for beginners

Meal prep for beginners

HFG’s easy guide to meal prep will save you time, energy and money...

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