Emily Craig

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There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly ground coffee in the morning, but your caffeine fix isn't just a costly habit – it could be benefiting your health.

From reducing the risk of diabetes to staving off Alzheimer’s and cancer, your daily caffeine hit is more powerful than you realise

From reducing the risk of diabetes to staving off Alzheimer’s and cancer, your daily caffeine hit may be more powerful than you realise.

From reducing the risk of diabetes to staving off Alzheimer’s and cancer, your daily caffeine hit may be more powerful than you realise.

The popular drinks claim to improve immunity, gut and brain health – but do they (and their hefty price tags) live up to the hype?

Your VO2 max is a good measure of your heart, lung and muscle function – but what exactly is it and how can you find out yours?

What number do you think is the best measure of your health? Your BMI is a fair suggestion, given that it categorises your weight and can hint whether you might fall victim to weight-related complications. A blood sugar reading can reveal whether you're hurtling towards diabetes , while cholesterol levels can flag if you're at risk of a heart attack or stroke, so can also be vital pieces of the jigsaw.

In the weekday morning rush, you may just be grabbing a slice of toast as you dash out of the front door, picking up a pastry on your commute or foregoing breakfast altogether.

With plate sizes ballooning, it’s difficult to know how much you should be eating. A dietitian weighs in on Britain’s favourite meals