‘We have learned to have low expectations’: why can’t British hospitals serve better food?

After spending years in and out of hospital with my daughter, I know the patients’ food isn’t usually very good. But does it have to be this way?

Want to live longer? Forget blue zones – these factors improve your chances of ageing well

Finding the perfect combination of lifestyle hacks to live to 110 irks many experts who are more interested in quality of life

Salty or sweet, nutritional or not – there may be hankerings for unexpected foods when pregnant, but beware the old adage of eating for two

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere – but a few small tweaks to your diet can minimise the damage they cause. Here’s how to go about it

From cold showers to mini meditations, experts share really simple tips for a brighter start to the day

The misconception that we can purify our bodies isn’t our fault. But it’s a distraction from a deeper problem

Semaglutides are powerful drugs that carry risks, not tools for rapid weight loss, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar

Removing all UPFs from our diets is a big ask, but some convenience foods are healthier than others. Here’s our guide to the best of the bunch

Sustainable and nutritious, fava beans are being hailed by Nadia Mohd-Radzman as vital for the UK’s mental health

I thought I knew what was good for me, but as I transitioned to real life, I had to strive for balance rather than excellence