When two christmases become one

Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

Eating for your brain is one of the best things we can do for overall longevity and great long-term health. The food we eat is the fuel on which our brain runs, so nourishing it with high-quality and

Make an easy salad with three of your five-a-day. Halloumi with juicy pomegranate seeds and the crunch of pumpkin seeds is a moreish combination. SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins COOK 15 mins EASY 80g thinly sli

■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 20 mins 500g block all-butter puff pastryplain flour, for dusting1 egg, beatenyour favourite filling, such asprawn cocktail, potato curryor crumbled feta

Welcome in summer with a brighter, healthier you. Our latest Healthy Diet Plan has been devised by NHS GP and award-winning recipe creator Dr Chintal Patel, delivering a week’s worth of healthy recipe

Whether you’re jetting off to a sun-soaked beach or enjoying a garden getaway, we’ve put together a list of books you’ll want to get your hands on