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Is honey good for you? Can it speed recovery if you’re sick or injured?

Is honey good for you? Can it speed recovery if you’re sick or injured?

Here’s how the claims about honey for specific injuries and diseases stack up to science.

06.03.2026 10

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Clare Collins

Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink

You’ve probably noticed your heart rate increases after you start drinking your morning coffee. But the impact on blood pressure is more complicated.

02.02.2026 4

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Clare Collins

Not all processed foods are bad for you. Here’s what you can tell from reading the label

Processed foods vary greatly in their nutritional quality – and the number and type of food additives used to manufacture them.

03.09.2025 10

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Clare Collins

What is a blood cholesterol ratio? And what should yours be?

Cholesterol tests check the components of fat in your blood and compare them to normal ranges. Your clinician might also use ratios to compare...

08.05.2025 10

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Clare Collins

Sick of eating the same things? 5 ways to boost your nutrition and keep meals interesting and healthy

Small dietary changes can make a big difference to how you feel, how your body functions and health indicators such as blood pressure.

30.04.2025 6

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Clare Collins