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Calorie checker
Use the search box above to look up the calories of more than 150,000 different foods and drinks quickly and simply. For quick access to the calorie checker on the go, save this page to your mobile device's home screen, just like an app. Online calorie counters are one of the easiest ways…Ask the GP: smoking Q&As
GP Dr Michael Apple answers some of your queries about quitting and the health risks of smoking. I smoke fewer than five a day. What's the harm in that? Almost a third of smokers smoke fewer than 10 a day and often don't see the point…Stopping smoking is good for your mental health
We all know that stopping smoking improves your physical health. But it's also proven to boost your mental health and wellbeing: it can improve mood and help relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Smoking, anxiety and mood Most smokers say they want to stop, but some continue because…Are chocolate's health claims for real?
Recent interest in the health benefits of chocolate was sparked by studies on the cocoa-drinking peoples of Central America. Researchers observed that the Kuna Indians of Panama, who drank cocoa as their main beverage, had very low blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Chocolate is the…Fertility: the facts
Conception is when a woman's egg is fertilised by a man's sperm, and then implants itself into the woman's womb. Most couples don't have a problem getting pregnant. For most couples, regular unprotected sex is all it takes to conceive a child. If you're trying for a baby or…Wheatgrass: detox tonic or just juice?
The discoveries in the 1930s by US chemist Charles Schnabel, dubbed 'Mr Wheatgrass', have inspired a body of scientific research into wheatgrass that continues to this day. If you believe the hype, wheatgrass has a higher nutritional content than any other vegetable, protects against inflammation, builds…Is IVF right for you?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the best-known treatment for fertility problems, but it isn't always the solution. Your GP or fertility clinic can help you decide if it's right for you. In many cases of infertility, medicines or surgery can give you a better chance of getting pregnant. If IVF is the…IVF and the risks of multiple pregnancy
Fertility treatments have led to an increase in births of multiples. But there are increased risks associated with multiple pregnancy. The aim of any fertility treatment is the birth of a healthy baby with minimum risk to the mother. To achieve this, clinics are being encouraged…Protect your fertility
Age is an important factor when it comes to getting pregnant, especially for women, but everyone can help to protect their fertility. If you're trying to conceive, you can find out how to give yourself the best chance by reading Trying to get pregnant. Even if babies are the last thing on…