It is thought that one in four Britons are currently living with high blood pressure, although they might not be aware. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Also known as hypertension, it means the ...

The change would help parents and youngster better understand just how much sugar the drinks contain. Currently, sugar levels are labelled in terms of grams, but the Local Government Association (LGA) ...

EATING just a teaspoon of salt each day could raise your risk of heart disease and strokes by 18 per cent, researchers have found. The NHS says that adults should avoid eating any more than six grams ...

New research shows having just a teaspoon of a 50p food every day can slash your cholesterol levels by 10 per cent. High cholesterol is cause by too much fatty substance in your blood and can lead to ...

Too much salt could be bad for your brain as well as your heart, doctors have warned. Elderly people who have salt-rich diets and do little exercise suffer a quicker mental decline than those who are ...