Health

15 October 2012

Diet tips: Take the sin out of your bacon sandwich

Bryonie Hollaert’s, Morrisons NuMe nutritionist, shares quick tips for taking the sin out of bacon butties. We all know that indulgent treats should be kept to just that: treats. But for ...
15 October 2012

Best exercises for a smaller waist

We would all love a smaller waist, something to rival Cheryl Cole or Stacy Keibler, and now we can have it - with a little hard work of course.  Caron Bolser, ...
14 October 2012

Fitness tips for the office

As we head into autumn and the evenings begin to close in, it becomes easy to let exercise fall by the wayside. Long, stressful days behind a desk can also ...
14 October 2012

Halloween hazards: Fancy dress contact lenses

There is no such thing as a 'one size fits all' contact lens, therefore they should only ever be purchased from an eye health care professional, who will choose the best ...
13 October 2012

The common cold: cure it with echinacea

The common cold is making it's rounds once again as the winter weather sets in, new research reveals echinacea helps to cut colds and the need for pain killers.   The herb ...
13 October 2012

Varicose veins: the facts

Around 3 in 10 adults will, at some point in their life, develop varicose veins. Bulging veins, visible above the surface of the legs and thighs, varicose veins are not ...
12 October 2012

Family Wellbeing clinic: Get your questions answered now

The Family Wellbeing Index, powered by Actimel and NatCen Social Research, launched on the 27-September 2012. This is a new and exciting online service which gives families smart, simple, positive ...
12 October 2012

Diet tips: Have a guilt-free Christmas

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), an online register which allows you to search for qualified trainers in your area, has all the tips you need to ensure your Christmas ...
12 October 2012

Gynaecological advice for winter

With winter around the corner, we catch-up with Dr. Sarah Gray to give us some health advice on how to avoid any problems down there. The following information has been provided ...
12 October 2012

Best exercise for perfect posture

Perfect posture takes effort and work, here we have the exercise to help you on your way.  Caron Bolser, Pilates Expert who runs her own one-to-one Pilates Studio, shares her best ...
11 October 2012

World Sight Day: Can eating right save your sight?

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows a person to see fine detail and gradually destroys the sharp, central vision, which is needed for ...
11 October 2012

Healthy diet plan: Don't eat low-fat foods

Dieters who choose ‘low-fat’ food options from supermarkets are often eating the same number of calories as the standard option and could be consuming even more sugar warned Sue Norton ...
11 October 2012

A guide to back pain

Back pain is a big problem in our society that starts early on for many as more than 120,000 young people will see a doctor before the age of 16 ...
10 October 2012

National laughter crisis

We all know that ‘laughter is the best medicine’, however a new independent study by Jackpotjoy.com shows that the majority of people in the UK could be at risk of ...
10 October 2012

We're a 'procasti-Nation': Brits putting off everyday tasks

It’s official: Britain is a ‘procrasti-NATION’. A staggering 41 million UK adults regularly put off everyday tasks and chores according to new research from E.ON. Facing a daunting annual to-do list of ...
10 October 2012

Healthy diet plan? Brits a failing to get it right

Healthy eating should be a way of life, and 78 per cent of Britons believe that they follow a healthy diet, but many are less clued up on nutrition than ...
9 October 2012

Sleep is a thing of the past as more Brits are waking up in pain

New research carried out by the bed expert, Adjustamatic, highlights just how poorly the nation is sleeping. The nationwide survey found 4 in 5 Brits wake up feeling less than refreshed, and ...
8 October 2012

Don't mistake the flu for fatal Carbon Monoxide poisoning

With flu season upon us, many people will be suffering from headaches, dizziness and nausea. While these are common flu symptoms, they are also the tell tale signs of potentially ...
8 October 2012

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Advice and tips

With the dark night’s drawing in and fewer daylight hours, its common to feel a bit gloomy now and again, however in more extreme cases, people can experience Seasonal Affective ...
8 October 2012

Arthritis has poor public understanding

Nearly a quarter of the UK population admit that they have a poor understanding of arthritis, according to a new survey. Of the 78 per cent who think they have a ...
7 October 2012

Top tips for preventing the common cold

Nobody escapes the common cold – according to the NHS, the average adult in the UK catches between two and four colds every year. Despite great advances in medicine, common virus ...
7 October 2012

Back pain? Give it a little bit of TLC

Knowledge is crucial in the prevention of long-term back pain. Regular physical activity can be the right thing to guard against it, but if back pain strikes then early expert ...
6 October 2012

The Lifestyle Change Guru – Interview with Janet Thomson

Janet Thomson professes to have found the key to feeling great, losing weight and being truly happy, so we chatted to her about her weight loss secrets, why they work, ...
6 October 2012

British HIV Association reveals patients with HIV infections are going unnoticed by NHS

The NHS are failing to notice patients who may have HIV, according to new research.  The British HIV Association, BHIVA, the UK’s leading association representing professionals in HIV care, has today ...