Dietician Paula Mee has some tips for keeping your bowel healthy

Many of the symptoms associated with the menopause can be managed by lifestyle

Resistance training is the best way to prevent loss of muscle mass, which is a major cause of disability in older women

Do you want to be healthier this year? Then why not try to follow at least a few of these great tips

Giving up meat is not necessary but people need to stretch their protein horizons

Exercise and good food, rather than supplements, are key to lowering high blood pressure

There’s no reason your little ones can’t develop diverse and broad taste buds

A mixed, healthy diet is usually best, but sometimes certain foods can ease – or trigger – skin symptoms

When people are lonely, in hospital or undergoing treatment, food is often the last thing on their mind, but it shouldn’t be

Wisely chosen snacks can increase energy levels and help maintain a healthy body weight

Eat the right foods and you will be better prepared to keep to your exercise plan, says Paula Mee

There are no short-cuts to weight loss but there are strategies to support your ability to exercise and get fit, says Paula Mee

You are – to a large extent – what you eat. Paula Mee gives tips on how to guard against weakness

Even reducing the size of plates and bowls can help us to consume less calories and drop stubborn pounds, says dietitian Paula Mee

Good diet helps reduce fatigue, improve your mood and maintain strong bones

Paula Mee helps you get your menu sorted this Christmas for all of your guests, and their preferences

Saturated fat has had a bad rap in recent years, but it might not be entirely deserved

New legislation means 14 ingredients that cause a reaction in some individuals will have to be identified on packaging

Food businesses need to be aware of the food allergens they handle

Quick fixes won’t work: the only way to diet effectively is to change longstanding habits

A balanced diet will give you all the nutrients you need for skin, hair and nails

Having symptoms such as cramps, bloating and irregular bowel movements is known as diverticular disease

Alternative work patterns can lead to serious health risks, so here’s what you can do to resolve the problem

While there’s much to be said for the strict regime, supplements should also be considered for balanced diet

Prolonged reflux can result in inflammation and caustic damage to the oesophagus, so how do we avoid it?

The advice is that we get all we need from a healthy diet but there are areas in which supplements seem to help

Fuelling teenage bodies as they juggle school work, night study, personal stuff and sports is challenging

Research shows that a daily breakfast is a common factor among those losing weight and keeping it off

The menopause need not be the end of the world as you know it – some diet changes will go a long way to help

There is no magic bullet, but finding a way to enjoy the foods you like in reasonable amounts will help

Health benefits of a diet high in fibre include reduction in cholesterol and protection against certain cancers

Steer clear of lunches that remind them of school days during the summer

Reduce your risk of osteoporosis by including plenty of calcium and vitamin D in your diet

Semen quality is on the decline but certain micronutrients can boost your chances of fertility

Getting the right amount of iron is easier said than done, but check out your diet before reaching for supplements

It’s true you can get gout from some foods, but maybe not the ones you think

Supplements bought online can be contaminated – and downright dangerous

Your level of cholesterol has to be viewed as part of your overall cardiovascular health risk

Inadequate protein in older adults leads to a more rapid, unintentional loss of body weight and muscle

The effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be severe for a woman to cope with but good nutriton can help

It’s important to discover the trigger for your urge to eat

Nutritional supplementation may help reduce the incidence of dementia, but more research is needed

When exercising, it’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that makes a big difference to your performance

The Fodmaps approach has had positive results for people struggling with irritable bowel syndrome

There are many ways to trim the fats and sugars from your home-cooked meals – and even your takeaways

Apart from tackling the obesity epidemic, there are huge environmental benefits linked to the pledge

Sleep deprivation can mess up the body’s metabolic rate and cause an imbalance

Make sure you are eating the right food to keep up with your training, particularly if you’re new to exercise

The truth is, there is no single cause and no single treatment for obesity

Writing out a plan forces us to really think about what we want to change

Don’t deny yourself a little party food this Christmas but try to get back to healthy eating as quickly as possible

While alcohol consumption per adult declined by 12.5% between 2007 and 2012, we’re still fond of our drink

The dark days of winter won’t help your vitamin D intake, so try to treat your diet to a little sunshine

While it’s true that we need some fats in our food, the type and the quantity are the most important factors

Thousands of species of friendly bacteria are at work in your gut. Nurture them with the right food and they’ll boost your immune (...)

Many people discover they have thyroid problems after battling expanding waistlines for many years

Many parents find the treats collected at Halloween can present huge problems for their children with allergies

While diet in some sunnier shores may be changing, the original regional foodstuffs are a recipe for better health

Food plays a very important contributing role in the development and management of mental health

The general guideline is to eat two servings of fish each week – one oily and one white

Reducing salt intake can have great health benefits but it may require a new attitude to the food we eat

A standalone source of protein, eggs offer a light meal option that is both nutritious and inexpensive

Sugar intake does not cause type 1 diabetes but artificial sweeteners are more gentle on blood glucose levels

Protein-rich food helps make muscle, connective tissue and crucial enzymes

Consistently tasting once-rejected food, such as vegetables, can help that food ‘grow’ on the taste buds

It's not just what you cook on the barbecue that matters - how you cook it plays a big part too

Some of the guidelines in relation to nutrition during pregnancy have changed as a result of emerging research

In the first of a series, liquid sugars as a driver of obesity comes under scrutiny