Health

Health on Female First
28 November 2012

Vitamin D helps to combat breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most frequent type of cancer affecting women worldwide. Although the chances of recovery are around 90%, this only applies if the cancer is detected early. Surgery, ...

What's lurking on your shoes?
27 November 2012

Bacteria off your shoes infests your home and affects your health
The purpose of footwear is to protect your feet from harm and weather, but the majority of people buy shoes based on how they look, rather than how they perform.  Women ...

The Neotone shorts help to perspire more
27 November 2012

Healthy diet plan: Neotone complete lifestyle plan
Christmas is still a month away, yet many of us are giving up on our healthy lifestyle for indulgence and treats. But if you want to lose pounds before the ...

What will it take you to visit your GP?
27 November 2012

Spot Cancer Early: 40% need nudge to visit their GP
More than 40% of people say talking to a friend or relative about a change to their body that was playing on their mind encouraged them to make an appointment ...

Don't pile on the pounds this festive season
26 November 2012

Christmas weight gain: Don't have a fat festive season
Christmas may still be over a month away, but research conducted by the brand TOTAL Greek Yoghurt has shown us that many of us have already given up on our ...

Are you a bundle of joy in the morning?
26 November 2012

Moody mornings: We don't like to talk to people till 8am
Millions of Brits admit they can’t bear to talk to anyone until at least 8am, it has emerged. Researchers found a bad night’s sleep, worries about the work day ahead ...

Are you suffering from winter blues?
26 November 2012

Winter blues affect more than three quarters of us
Over three quarters of Brits get the winter blues, says new research but there’s a simple way to help tackle this according to TV medic Dr Rob Hicks. Although it’s only ...

Don't give in too all the temptation on offer
25 November 2012

Nutrition tips to survive the party season
The party season is nearly upon us and with it comes the obligatory food fest and cocktail consumption. To help you and your body survive the onslaught, here are a ...

Health on Female First
24 November 2012

Mouth cancer risk for 'unhealthy Brits'
More than 6,000 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK every year, and a new survey by healthcare provider Simplyhealth and the British Dental Health Foundation reveals an alarming ...

Still fit into your jeans after Christmas this year
23 November 2012

Beat the bloat this Christmas
Over the four-week Christmas period, on average people gain 5 lbs (2 kg). Bearing in mind that for overall average weight gain just an extra 500 calories a day is required, it ...

Health on Female First
23 November 2012

Scientists discover male PMT - Periodic Mobile Tension
A neurological study commissioned by Geek Squad, the technology support partner of Carphone Warehouse, has discovered the hidden physical and emotional connection men feel for technology. Dubbed ‘the male PMT’, ...

Enjoy a healthy risotto dish this winter
23 November 2012

Diet tips: How to make healthy Risotto
Cooking healthy, delicious, heart warming meals in the winter doesn't have to be a chore. Although risotto might look whiter than white, the calories in this warming winter classic can add ...

Winter blues
23 November 2012

Are Food Intolerances behind your winter blues?
We all make emotional connections with the foods we eat, but many of us don’t realise just how direct the link is between food and our mood. It may surprise you ...

Catch the cold before it takes you down this winter
22 November 2012

Catch colds before they catch you this Winter
A cold remedy will be the answer to our prayers through the winter, but what about taking the cold head on before it takes you down.  With a glut of products ...

Do you know exactly what those pills are for?
22 November 2012

The truth about painkillers
Dr Hilary Jones addresses some of the most common misconceptions about ibuprofen and paracetamol below.  The Doctor has teamed up with Nurofen for Children to ensure that we know exactly what ...

The drug will be released later this month
22 November 2012

New drug to help treat Type 2 diabetes soon to be released
Type 2 diabetes suffers will be glad to know that a new drug to improce blook glucose control will be available later this month.  Dapagliflozin is for use in combination with ...

Health on Female First
21 November 2012

One in three men are secret dieters
Whilst women are more likely to openly talk about their diet, men prefer to keep it to themselves, according to new research.  A new survey by home delivery diet brand, Diet ...

Do you drink much more during the festive season?
21 November 2012

Festive season triggers concerns about Alcohol misuse
There's no more fitting a time than the weeks running up to Christmas, to highlight the concerns about alcohol misuse, particularly in the workplace, warns workplace health and wellbeing organisation, ...

Health on Female First
20 November 2012

Oral health tips
Keeping your oral health in check is vital and 94% of people say they very first thing they notice is someone’s smile – so is yours in its best condition? Colgate ...

Make sure you have regular bowel movements with this life plan
20 November 2012

Healthy diet plan to help aid digestion
Diarrhoea affects 10% of the population on a regular occurrence, so what can be done to help with this? The new Life in Rhythm plan developed by leading experts on behalf ...

Do you eat gluten?
20 November 2012

Benefits of not eating gluten
The main problem with being gluten intolerant is the digestion of foods containing gluten. If you eat a balanced diet including a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, grains and avoid ...

Is your afternoon snack a healthy one?
19 November 2012

Best afternoon snacks for under 100 calories
We pick out our favourite three afternoon snacks under 100 calories.  Everyone wants to enjoy there diet but at the same time see the weight drop off.  Not only are these snacks ...

The Special K cracker crisp are healthy and delicious
19 November 2012

Healthy food: Special K cracker crisp
Want a crisp that’s deliciously moreish but won’t leave you racked with guilt? Finding food to snack on that's healthy and delicious is few and far between, but we have just ...

Gluten free
19 November 2012

Gluten-free diet: The facts
1. What is a gluten-free diet in basic terms?  Gluten is a protein compound found most commonly in the grains wheat, barley, rye and oats. This protein gives the flour e.g ...