Health

Are you having trouble with sleep?
25 October 2012

Stress-related insomnia: The facts
- Why do so many of us have problems sleeping these days? Has the problem got worse? Although I cannot say that the problem of sleep has got worse, stress and ...

When is it too much alcohol?
25 October 2012

Are you or a loved one an alcoholic or an addict? How to spot the signs
There are three different aspects of an addictive behaviour: 1)      Being unable to control their consumption anymore, therefore hiding how much they are tolerating 2)      A more subtle side of addiction is ...

Can eating these help reduce your risk of stroke?
25 October 2012

Prevent strokes with tomatoes

A diet rich in tomatoes may reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to new research.  It was reported that ‘the risk of stroke was cut by 55% by having ...

Take this advice and ensure that you're not suffering
24 October 2012

Advice for treating headaches and pain
Andrew Mawhinney, pharmacist and pain expert at Lloydspharmacy, provides some sound advice on treating headaches and pain What kind of headaches are there? Headaches are very common and are experienced by over ...

Do the colder months affect your mood?
24 October 2012

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Sleep: What is the Link?
Feel a bit down during the winter months, or especially tired in the run-up to Christmas? You may be a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) sufferer. Far from merely being an ...

Pam Thorburn
24 October 2012

Skiing and snowboarding fitness effects on your body
Which is your sport skiing or snowboarding, or do you do both? I am most definitely a skier, I would love to say I can do both but I am not ...

Enjoy your rice pudding without feeling the guilt
23 October 2012

Diet tips: Take the sin out of your rice pudding
Morrisons NuMe Executive Chef & Head of Innovation, Neil Nugent has slimmed down a traditional Rice Pudding, to give the feeling of luxury, without the strain of overindulgence 1 – Cook ...

Gaby Roslin talks to us
23 October 2012

Gaby Roslin talks to us about health, diet and fitness
You’re supporting the Cerumol ‘Hearing Clear’ campaign, why did you want to get involved with this? About three years ago now I burst my ear drum, and it was horrible, the ...

Helen Lederer after her 2 stone weight loss
22 October 2012

Weight loss diet: Helen Lederer

Bulging waistlines are likely to be the fashion trend for many this season as ‘diet hibernation’ takes hold of the nation. As the nights draw in we start eating more ...

We need the help of a Doctor to diagnose our illnesses
22 October 2012

Hypochondriacs and unable to find their organs, Brits need the help of a Doctor
It seems that Brits need a helping hand from the Doctor House because nearly half have wrongly self-diagnosed an illness and three quarters are unable to name the largest organ ...

Fight the habit with these tips
20 October 2012

Smoking - tips for quitting from the expert
About 10 million UK adults smoke, some 22% of men and 21% of women and most start before they turn 18. Smoking causes a staggering 90% of UK lung cancer ...

Health on Female First
19 October 2012

Dental health under the spotlight
The oral health of the nation is a growing concern as four out of ten people are brushing their teeth for less than two minutes and one in ten brush ...

Tomorrow is World Osteoporosis Day
19 October 2012

Osteoporosis linked with periodontal disease

There is a clear link between osteoporosis and periodontal disease, according to new research.  Commenting on the research, Professor Robin Seymour an independent periodontologist from the Simplyhealth Advisory Research Panel (ShARP) notes: ...

Depression and anxiety are a result of psoriasis for some patients
19 October 2012

Psoriasis patients not receiving correct care
People who suffer with the skin condition psoriasis are more likely to suffer from axiety and depression, as a result a new report calls for the impact of life to ...

How often do you wash your hands?
18 October 2012

Hygiene Hypocrisy- men are just as keen on cleanliness as women
The report found on average men wash their hands, change their bed sheets and clean their teeth just as often as women. It also emerged that while men’s hygiene habits have ...

Check the labels of the 'diet' food you buy
18 October 2012

Diet and low-fat foods provide little benefit
There is little benefit in eating‘low-fat’ foods warn lifestyle weightloss experts. Dieters who choose ‘low-fat’ food options from supermarkets are often eating the same number of calories as the standard option ...

Health on Female First
18 October 2012

Post-menopausal women’s sex lives are suffering due to hidden symptom of menopause
The sex lives of post-menopausal women are suffering because of an under-recognised symptom of menopause that will affect almost half of all women. Despite British women being the most likely to ...

Eat these foods and feel the fat melt away
18 October 2012

Fat-burning foods to help you lose weight
Eating certain foods can help burn those extra calories we don't want sticking around the middle, we take a look at the best ten fat-burning food.  It’s the time of year ...

Health on Female First
17 October 2012

Chocolate cravings ladies? You can no longer blame it on your menstrual cycle
We get to that time of the month and there is only one thing on our mind, chocolate. But thanks to new research we’re going to have to come up ...

Jessica Ennis' figure has become something of a desire for women
17 October 2012

Jessica Ennis has the most desirable celebrity body
Olympic-fever is still alive and kicking it would seem, with new research revealing that Jessica Ennis has the most desirable celebrity body.  The Olympic golden girl beat the likes of Kelly ...

Enjoy a slimline cottage pie with these tips
17 October 2012

Diet tips: Take the stodge out of your cottage pie
Here we have NuMe Executive Chef & Head of Innovation, Neil Nugent’s quick tips for taking the stodge out of cottage pie.  Enjoy a cosy night in with this warming meal, ...

Get in shape with these tips
16 October 2012

Tips for fitness

Tips for fitness are never going to go unused, we all need a little encouragement and help sometimes.  We have top tips from Ellie Koyander from the Ladies Ski Club about ...

Dr Christian Jessen interview
16 October 2012

Dr Christian Jessen talks about diet and fitness
You’re working with American Pistachio Growers on a new campaign, so what exactly are the health benefits of eating them? There are lots of new studies coming out about nuts in ...

Hearing loss leaves people feeling alone and ashamed
16 October 2012

Hearing loss affects nine out of ten over 50s
Hearing loss affects almost nine out of 10 over-50s, but most are too embarrassed to admit it, according to new research.   An incredible 96.4 per cent of Brits aged over 50 ...