Diet

Fitness expert Laura Williams devises age-based fitness plans

Fitness expert, Laura Williams, devises age-based fitness plans

It's not always as obvious as this that a dog is overweight.

Is my dog overweight? Some of the earliest signs - and what to do

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Liam Fair, taunting his dog with the rat. A man has been found guilty of using his neglected dog to cause "unnecessary suffering" to a rat in a shocking video.

Shocking video shows man encouraging dog to kill a pet rat

Renée Zellweger stars as the title character in the new film, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (Picture: Michael Loccisano)

Bridget Jones’s habits would have been terrible for her health Dan Baumgardt

The tapeworm diet dates back to the Victorian era and can have dangerous consequences for your health.

What is the tapeworm diet and why is it so dangerous?

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

New findings on the links between Scotland's low winter sun and falling Vitamin D levels have been made using a 400-year-old strand of hair.

400-year-old hair unlocks new thinking on Scotland's weak winter sun

Brianna Alexander before, left, she used Simple weightloss app and after, right in yellow dress

Discount code: Save 60% off an app that has helped people lose 5 stone

The diet of Scottish children has been described as 'concerning'.

The 'concerning' diet of Scotland's children highlighted in new report

Jessica Firth, 25, from Newcastle, embarked on a life-changing journey when she decided to lose weight for her daughter.

'I shed four stone with these simple everyday tasks'

A study revealed people will be saving money by unsubscribing from as many paid-for services as possible.

Top 20 money-saving tips for January

Friends in a restaurant

Is it impossible to find a healthy restaurant in Scotland? Gaby Soutar

Brianna Alexander lost over four stone using the Simple weight-loss app

Leave diets and calorie counting in 2024: Weight-loss success with AI

Feel Pro Collagen beauty supplement sachets

Here’s what the experts say about this vegan collagen supplement

How to prevent flu this Christmas

Health tips to prevent or reduce the impact of flu this Christmas

December is often a month full of overindulgence, which can leave many of us feeling sluggish and unhealthy.

Five tips for keeping your weight on track this December

Four ways you can improve your gut health this winter - according to an expert.

Four ways you need to look after your gut health this winter

A poll of 2,000 meat-eaters found the youngest generation are most conscious about where their food originated from

Gen Z feel twice as guilty about eating meat than the over-65s

Sometimes it's good to switch your dog's diet.

Dog Diet Advice: Does your dog need to change diet - and how to switch

Poor diet is linked to ill health (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

The £21bn bill Scotland pays for a diet that is 'making us sick'

A Deliveroo rider (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Cut out the customer, it is time for Deliverchew Stephen Jardine

Today's diet should seem as odd in 30 years as smoking on trains now

Slimmer Jessica Daniels lost four stone in five months using Simple App

Menopausal slimmer shares AI secret of losing four stone

Ultra-processed food fears ‘could mean people eat even less healthily’

Brianna Alexander before, left, she used Simple weightloss app and after, right in yellow dress

'I lost over 4 stones with A.I coach on weightloss app' - binge-eater

A third of adults believe they are ‘yo-yo dieters’

Danielle lost 42lbs in five months with the Simpler Life app, and is now 72lbs down since joining Simple

Here's what people are saying about weight-loss app with AI coach

Chef Jamie Oliver stages a protest outside 10 Downing Street in 2022 after the then Conservative government changed its mind about an anti-obesity strategy. (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Why Jamie Oliver is a national treasure who deserves a knighthood Stephen Jardine

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Tadpole Water after 2 hours

What is tadpole water and is it good for you?

Jetpacks do exist but few get to fly one (Picture: Valery Hache)

Jetpacks for all? Sorry, no, just robots that nag us about our diet Scotsman comment

The poll, commissioned by Warburtons, revealed 60 per cent worry about ensuring their children’s packed lunches are nutritious while meeting their child’s preferences

An expert has revealed what should be in the 'ideal' kids lunchbox

Plenty of cuddles, belly rubs and healthy treats are the top ways dog owners ensure the happiness of their furry companions.

7 in 10 dog owners care more about their pet’s health than their own

Matthew Flanagan, 24, lost 17st to help his sister Emma.

Watch: Man loses 17st to help save his sister’s life

Egg, sausages and bacon being fried in a frying pan

How cutting bacon and sausages from meals 'will slash dementia risk'

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Ice lollies are a great way to keep your pup cool in warm weather - but human versions aren't particularly good for them, often being very high in sugar.

Dog Ice Lolly Recipes: 5 tasty treats to keep your dog cool in summer

An expert shares five tips on how exercise during menstruation. (Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP, Dan Kitwood, JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

5 tips from a fitness expert on exercising during your period

Schoolchildren know more about vitamins than adults do, survey finds

Ad Feature Survey says people are forgetting calories and heading for protein

Dogs love pancakes - but they're not the best thing for their health.

Can Dogs Eat Pancakes? Top vet tips for dogs on Shrove Tuesday

Dr Zoe Williams

Some adults are doubtful that they’ll stick to their 2024 health goals

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

What your dog eats - and doesn't eat - has a huge bearing on its gut health.

Why dog gut health is important and how to improve digestion

How many calories our favourite snacks contain

In some parts of Scotland as much as 75 per cent of the population are overweight.

20 Scottish areas with the highest proportion of overweight people

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