Winter is basically our excuse to drink copious amounts of red wine at festive occasions because, it’s cold outside and no one wants a cold drink. Only, according to Sydney Wine Academy and Taylor Wines, we may be wrong in our assumption that all red wine should be warm. In fact, we’ve probably been drinking …

As if we needed another excuse to put the kettle on, a new study has shown that enjoying a daily cuppa is linked to a lower risk of developing glaucoma. Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve becomes damaged, and can lead to blindness if not treated, according to the NHS. The …

There’s endless debate over how to get the best roast potatoes, from arguments over whether to parboil them or not, to the ideal type of fat to use for cooking. However, now TV chef Jamie Oliver has thrown a curveball into the roast potato debate by suggesting we add a rather surprising ingredient to our …

With the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease growing fast, it’s never too late (nor too early!) to assess your risk. One of the best places to start? Your own plate. But before you stock up on the best foods for your brain, there’s one surprising item you might want to avoid—and it’s probably in …

Overweight and obese people who eat almonds and chocolate every day may have lower cholesterol than their counterparts who don’t consume these foods, a recent experiment suggests. Consumed separately, almonds and chocolate have each been linked to lower blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and hunger levels in previous studies. All of these things are risk …