Healthy living
Healthy living involves maintaining a balanced diet, being physically active and getting adequate sleep. Other key factors include avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol and maintaining a healthy weight.
Addiction
Addiction can affect anyone. Learn about the causes of addiction, the signs to watch for, and what treatments and support services are available.
Alcohol advice
Many people drink alcohol. For some, alcohol is something that they enjoy in moderation. Other people drink alcohol at levels that are likely to lead to physical or mental health problems.
Diet and nutrition
What you eat shapes your health. Discover how to build a balanced diet, understand food labels, and make choices that support your wellbeing.
- 5:2 diet
- Atkins diet
- Calcium-rich food
- Dietary potassium
- Diets suitable for people with anaemia
- Dukan diet
- Fibre and fibre supplements
- Food allergy and intolerance
- Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) calculator
- Healthy eating
- How much sodium should you have?
- Iodine deficiency
- Mediterranean diet
- Paleolithic diet (paleo diet)
- Refeeding syndrome
- Stoma dietary care
- Vitamin A deficiency
- Vitamin C deficiency
- UpdatedVitamin D deficiency
- Zinc deficiency, excess and supplementation
Obesity and weight loss
Carrying extra weight can affect your health. Learn how weight loss supports wellbeing, explore healthy ways to lose weight, and avoid risky quick fixes.
Sleep and insomnia
Struggling to sleep? Insomnia can leave you exhausted and frustrated. Discover possible causes, self-help tips, and when to get professional advice.
Smoking
We know smoking harms health. Learn how it damages the lungs and heart, why quitting can dramatically improve your wellbeing, and where to get support.