Health and medical - Heart

Expert advice on healthy eating and exercise to protect and improve your heart health.

What to look for in a healthy salad dressing

What to look for in a healthy salad...

Salad is a delicious, fresh way to include more vegetables...

Is canned tuna healthier than salmon?

Is canned tuna healthier than salmon?

Canned tuna and salmon are convenient and nutritious pantry staples,...

Health risks of sitting offset by sweating

Health risks of sitting offset by sweating

It’s well known that prolonged sitting increases our risk of...

Your guide to a healthier oil

Your guide to a healthier oil

What’s the healthiest oil for your cooking needs? Let dietitian...

Couples share hearts and heart health

Couples share hearts and heart health

It’s commonly joked that, over time, couples start to look...

News bites: Spotlight on chocolate, tofu, capers and fish

News bites: Spotlight on chocolate, tofu, capers and...

A good reason to choc on? A US study covering the...

Healthy diet helps, no matter your weight

Healthy diet helps, no matter your weight

A healthy diet may reduce a person’s risk of dying...

Ultra-processed food linked to premature ageing

Ultra-processed food linked to premature ageing

Eating too much ultra-processed food, such as sugary drinks, high-fat...

What are the benefits of fish oil supplements?

What are the benefits of fish oil supplements?

Fish oil or omega-3 supplements are ranked among the top...

What are the health benefits of leafy greens?

What are the health benefits of leafy greens?

We all know we should ‘eat our greens’, and there’s...

5 good reasons to eat nut and seed butters

5 good reasons to eat nut and seed...

Is cashew nut spread healthier than peanut butter? And what...

What are the health benefits of onions (and other alliums)?

What are the health benefits of onions (and...

Alliums is the term used to describe vegetables in the...

Why mushrooms are healthy, and 10 ways to use them

Why mushrooms are healthy, and 10 ways to...

Healthy Food Guide takes a look at the science-backed reasons...

Why oats are so good for you

Why oats are so good for you

Oats are one of the healthiest grains around and are...

Do supplements work? Science vs claims

Do supplements work? Science vs claims

From fish oil for heart health to calcium for strong...

4 foods people avoid that are actually good for you

4 foods people avoid that are actually good...

Fad diets come and go and often demonise specific foods...

6 uncommon fruit and veg you should eat more of

6 uncommon fruit and veg you should eat...

There is no such thing as a ‘super food’ that...

How to optimise your body clock

How to optimise your body clock

A challenge for you: Build and maintain a good sleep...