Everyday Health

Sleep powers the mind and restores the body. But how much sleep do you need to get these benefits and keep your immune system healthy

Your immune system is your body’s defence mechanism that helps you function at your very best. But how much do you really know about how the immune system works.

There are a variety of nutrients that are essential for your general health. Some, the body can make on its own and others need to be obtained through food or supplements.

The benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle are huge. Nearly every aspect of your health can be improved with regular physical activity.

Vitamin D is one of four fat-soluble vitamins needed by the body. How much vitamin D do we need and how do we get it?

Here’s how to make those resolutions stick beyond January.

Hit the ground running and create yourself an awesome year ahead

Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning the body only needs it in small amounts, yet it is still essential for more than 300 enzymes to carry out vital biochemical reactions

Stress can be thought of as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.

Your body is meant to move. We all need at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week to be healthy. The more physical activity we do, the better.

We don’t think about it much but we live happily and symbiotically with trillions of bacteria every day.

Protein is a valuable addition to any diet, with some surprising benefits.