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Despite overhauling your diet and dropping a few pounds, your progress on your latest health kick has stalled. Your meal plan is packed with fresh fruits and veg, lean meat and oily fish, filling whol

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Iced coffees, fruity lollies and sugar-laden cocktails are hard to resist when it’s sunny. But while it’s easy to ramp up your sugar intake in warm weather, too much isn’t good for you. Excess sugar l

Probably the most common question I’m asked by patients who are feeling tired or have put on weight is, “Do I have a slow metabolism?” The answer is complicated. Your metabolism is the name for all th

Gels or jam sandwiches, carb powder or flapjacks? James Shrubsall investigates whether sports nutrition products really have the upper hand over kitchen staples

New studies, books, apps and more to help you stay well in mind and body.