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People who exercise regularly appear to be biologically younger than those with a sedentary lifestyle, British researchers have found.

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that twins who exercised regularly showed …

The large amounts of salt in many foods eaten by children are putting their health at risk, research suggests.

A new study by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) has found that many foods contain more than half of the daily maximum …

Caffeine consumption increases blood sugar levels and may therefore undermine type-2 diabetes patients' efforts to keep their disease under control, experts have warned.

More than 2.3 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with …

Nearly half of women and a third of men believe their weight is out of control, a new survey has found.

A study commissioned by LighterLife found that 14 per cent of normal-weight people, 42 per cent of overweight respondents and 73 per …

Women who take the contraceptive pill are less likely to develop ovarian cancer, research suggests.

A study by scientists at the Cancer Research UK Epidemiology Unit at Oxford University found that women who take the pill for 15 years …

Consumers could help to bring their blood pressure under control by eating more fruit and vegetables, it has been suggested.

A new study has revealed that 40 per cent of people who had their blood pressure tested during last year's Know …

A growing number of people are finding that their favourite curry is giving them digestive difficulties, it has emerged.

According to food intolerance firm YorkTest.com, there has been a 350 per cent rise in the number of people who are …

People who suffer from acne should be aware that their diet is as important as the products they use to clean their skin.

A healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables can help to maintain a good complexion and consumers should …

People who eat plenty of broccoli may be less likely to suffer from heart disease, a new study has found.

Researchers at the University of Connecticut found that rats which were fed on broccoli extract for one month had improved heart …

Men who eat foods containing plenty of folate appear to be less likely to suffer from depression, research suggests.

Folate is a B vitamin that occurs naturally in leafy vegetables, citrus fruits and wholegrains, although many people boost …

A new survey has revealed that one third of business leaders do not have breakfast, increasing the likelihood that they will be unable to think clearly throughout the day.

The survey, which was conducted by chartered clinical psychologist …

A new study suggests that green tea may help to prevent the build-up of fat in the liver, a condition that can lead to liver failure.

Researchers at the University of Connecticut carried out tests using obese mice, which were given green …