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Are seed oils good or bad for our health?

Seed oils such as sunflower, rapeseed and sesame oil are found in everything from salad dressings to stir-fries. But with mixed messages in the media, people can be left wondering: are these oils helpful or harmful to our health?

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Don’t share your sugar! Top tips for a healthier Halloween

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Don’t share your sugar! Top tips for a healthier Halloween

Worried about bucketloads of sugar at Halloween? The spooky season can mean treat overload, but we pull out a few tricks to help you have a healthy Halloween – and they work for the rest of the year too!

Ultra-processed foods: we should be guided by facts not fear

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Ultra-processed foods: we should be guided by facts not fear

Ultra-processed foods have been all over the news lately. Headlines suggest they’re terrible for our health and we should steer clear. But although the click-bait stories may pique our interest, it’s certainly not the whole story.

Is it worth taking supplements – and can they prevent cancer?

Is it worth taking supplements – and can they prevent cancer?

Should we take vitamins or are we doing more harm than good? Health expert Matt Lambert looks at the evidence for adding pills to your diet and whether supplements affect your risk of cancer.

Why WCRF means so much to Joan

Why WCRF means so much to Joan

Joan shares how she follows our Recommendations and explains her generous decision to support our long-term work by including a gift in her Will.

Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes

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Healthy ideas for school lunchboxes

Our ideas will show you how to build healthy lunches that help your child feel full and keep them energised throughout the day.

Health for all? Why we need urgent action on universal health coverage

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Health for all? Why we need urgent action on universal health coverage

Kendra Chow, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at World Cancer Research Fund International, says governments need to act on universal health coverage at the upcoming UN High-Level Meeting in September.

How to make the most of this blackberry season

Turn your thumbs purple and lift your spirits with Geoff Simmons’ guide to fruit foraging and what to do with your crop.

Are ketchup and mayonnaise healthy?

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Are ketchup and mayonnaise healthy?

Most of us use tomato ketchup or mayonnaise at mealtimes, but are they really that healthy? And, if not, what condiments should we use instead?

Only half of 18-24s understand being overweight increases cancer risk

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Only half of 18-24s understand being overweight increases cancer risk

Healthy hydration: why drinking the right thing is important

Healthy hydration: why drinking the right thing is important

There’s nothing quite like a refreshing cold drink on a hot summer’s day. When the weather’s warm and your thirst kicks in, it’s better to choose healthier options to keep hydrated.

Time to say bye-bye to BOGOFs on junk food?

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Time to say bye-bye to BOGOFs on junk food?

Multibuy deals are marketed as a way to save money. But is that really how they work, or is there another agenda?

Could you come back from holiday feeling fitter than ever?

A woman enjoying some healthy summer rolls

Could you come back from holiday feeling fitter than ever?

By eating and drinking mindfully, making use of the free time to be more active, and replenishing your body through sleep, you could come back from holiday as a healthier you.

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