When is the best time to drink coffee?

Flat whites, flavourful rubs, buzzy cocktails… our appetite for coffee is evolving into a full-blown national obsession. Could it be about to replace tea as the UK’s favourite beverage? Let’s find out

POV: You barely slept, your brain’s foggy and your body feels like a lead balloon. Here’s how to function at your best (well, almost!) for the day ahead

Did you know that what you do first thing can affect how you cope with what lies ahead? When you wake up, follow this brain-friendly routine, designed by a neuroscience expert

Writing for The Observer in 1999, journalist Andrew Purvis recounts telling a friend how he recently spent three hours learning how to make the perfect cup of coffee. “Mine’s white with two sugars,” t

Our health writer Jackie Mitchell looks at these varying reactions. AROUND six per cent of adults have food allergies, with 70 per cent developing them in later life. Common allergens include shellfis

Summer is almost over – feeling exhausted? It's no wonder really, especially if you have been busy rushing about on holiday, looking after the kids or grandkids and making the most of the sunshine. ‘P