Maybe it’s the hot weather but every day this week, I’ve been ready to doze off by mid-afternoon. So what do I do…? Reach for a chocolate bar for that much needed energy boost.

People describe depression as experiencing feelings of sadness, helplessness and hopelessness. And the latest stats show that the number of people suffering from depression is on the rise.

It's pretty much one of my "staple" foods. I put it on every salad. I drizzle it on fish. I use it to sauté onions. And it's great to mix with balsamic vinegar and dunk a piece of bread into it.

We all know meds come with a list of side-effects. But there's one side-effect you won't find listed on the insert... 'death by fall'. In a recent study, researchers reveal an alarmingly high rate of deadly falls in older patients.

Everyone who's ever smoked and tried to quit will know how difficult it is to stop 'cold turkey'. What a blessing it was when pharmaceutical giants released pills to help nip the deadly habit in the butt (pun intended). But what happens when you use these 'aids'?

To most of us this activity seems mindless and a complete waste of time. It stops us from going out into the sunshine and fresh air. It keeps us indoors screaming and shouting obscenities at the TV. But did you know this could actually help prevent Alzheimer's Disease?