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How to boost your immune system naturally

By Maddy Biddulph published

We ask the experts how to build and boost your immune system to keep you feeling well

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Are artificial sweeteners bad for you?

By Anna Gora published

Reference Are artificial sweeteners bad for you? We weigh up the evidence on sugar substitutes

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5-day paleo diet meal plan

By Stacey Carter last updated

reference Channel your inner caveman with our paleo diet meal plan and find out why it’s so popular

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The Paleo Diet: What it is and how it works

By Lou Mudge last updated

Feature Celebrities seem to love the paleo diet, but what are the benefits, and risks, of eating like our ancestors?

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What humidity is comfortable?

By Becks Shepherd published

We all have our preferences, but what humidity is comfortable? We asked the experts

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How long should you wait to exercise after eating?

By Louise Bond published

All you need to know about exercise after eating, from timing to what foods to eat

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Fertility diet: What to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant

By Louise Bond published

Can a fertility diet maximize your chances of getting pregnant? We dive into the science

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Blue Bananas Surprise Scientists

By Andrea Thompson last updated

Products of chlorophyll breakdown make ripening bananas glow blue under black lights.

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How calories are calculated: The science behind your food

By Joanna Fantozzi, Ailsa Harvey last updated

Reference Scientists have developed methods to determine how calories are calculated

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When Health Food Is Unhealthy

By Christopher Wanjek last updated

Nuts, seeds, and fruits are generally healthy but, like many health foods, they can pack a lot of calories.

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