The 2018 Pfizer Healthy Town is gearing up for autumn with a programme of events aimed at helping residents improve their physical and mental wellbeing

Code agreed in response to obesity ‘doomed to failure’, says Irish Heart Foundation

Researchers call into question the accepted view of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol – and warn this may have contributed to the pandemic of coronary heart disease

The Lazy Guide to Fitness looks at what you can gain from having fewer sugary drinks

We ask dieticians for their tips on supermarket shopping and healthy food swaps

Do nutritionists ever eat carbs? How do you lose weight long-term? We asked four dietitians for their insider tips

Food purchasing isn’t just about cost. If you don’t consider health factors also, you could end up paying the ultimate price

Take stock, set goals, re-form habits and refocus: ditching harmful routines sounds easy

Chef Catherine Fulvio joins dietitian Janis Morrissey for demonstration on healthy eating

Caroline Allen joins the Irish Heart Foundation’s Janis Morrissey for a guided tour around the supermarket

Caroline Allen takes advantage of the free health check as part of the Portlaoise Healthy Town initiative

Caroline Allen trys to take culinary inspiration from a demonstration by TV chef Catherine Fulvio

Information on diet and health can be confusing and contradictory