An EU study says that air pollution takes up to two years off your life. Toxic particles increase your risk of heart and lung disease. Time for that walk in the countryside or park!

A daily dose of sun isn’t just good for your bones and moods. Research last year from Boston University has found that sun exposure could lower your risk of gum disease too.

Having enough vitamin D, which is manufactured in your skin from exposure to sun, has been shown to lower the risk of breast cancer.

Recent studies have turned peanut butter into a health food by showing that peanut products can actually lower your LDL or “bad” cholesterol as effectively as olive oil. But go for the old-fashioned or “natural” kind.

Other brands that use partially hydrogenated oils to give their butters a creamy consistency and keep the oil from separating can raise your cholesterol. Other nut butters are equally as good so try almond and cashew nut butter.