Health

26 September 2012

Healthy food: Potatoes, the new 'Supercarb'

The potato can play a major role in ensuring a healthy, balanced diet for adults and children, according to research by the Potato Council.  Eating more potatoes can ensure that you ...
26 September 2012

Brits sparing just twenty minutes for lunch

New research reveals that longer working hours and busier lifestyles are eroding traditional meal times with almost half of Brits constantly eating on-the-go instead of sitting down at the table ...
25 September 2012

Children's diets lacking 75 per cent of vital omega-3s

The new research from The University of Reading reveals that the UK's four to 18 year-olds are only getting up to 25 per cent of their recommended daily Omega-3 intake. Experts ...
25 September 2012

Heart disease and children: The facts

On World Heart Day, 29th September, the World Heart Federation is calling for people – specifically mothers who are gatekeepers to the home – to take action now to protect ...
25 September 2012

World Heart Federation says heart health starts earlier than you think

When is the right time to start taking action to prevent cardiovascular disease? A lot sooner than most people think.  In a four-country survey sample of 4,000 adults, 49 per cent ...
24 September 2012

People risking health by not visiting GP

Almost a third of people in the UK admit that visiting the GP is the last thing on their mind, even if they had an unusual or persistent change to ...
24 September 2012

People suffering with cancer not given enough support

Almost a third of people affected by cancer feel that they have insufficient information and support outside their healthcare team, according to new research.  It is estimated that 2 million people ...
24 September 2012

How to lose weight, start the diet on a Monday

Losing weight is something that most of us will go through at some point or another, and new research has revealed that starting a diet on a Monday may just ...
23 September 2012

Poor diets are leading to a decline in eyesight

Eye health experts are warning that poor diets and unhealthy lifestyles are fuelling a decline in the nation's eyesight.  The revelation marked National Eye Health Week, and came after a Department ...
23 September 2012

Stars back new campaign to drive awareness of dementia

A new campaign which aims to increase early diagnosis rates for dementia across England by tackling the public’s fears of talking about the condition, has been launched by the Department ...
22 September 2012

How to lose weight in time for Christmas

New research released today has revealed that today is when we should be starting our pre-Christmas diets in time to look good for the Christmas Season. Leading UK dietitian Helen Bond ...
22 September 2012

Start your party season diet today say experts

Dieters planning to get their bodies in shape for the party seasonshould start their diet today, say experts. This allows dieters sufficient time to lose weight the healthy and sensible ...
21 September 2012

Friday work drinks can leave you with more than just a headache

On the most popular day of the week for work drinks, new research from alcohol education charity Drinkaware reveals three in four 18-24 year olds say they think it’s acceptable ...
21 September 2012

‘Iron Out’ Anaemic Problems and Boost Energy

Whether you’re a casual gym-goer or an avid fitness fanatic, you would have no doubt experienced those days when despite a good night’s sleep and proper hydration, you just lack ...
21 September 2012

Eye health needs to taken more seriously

Despite the fact more than two thirds of the population recognise that you can have a serious eye problem without realising it as there may not be any symptoms, they ...
20 September 2012

Best Health app: ProDiet

Taking control of your weight has never been easier, especially with the launch of this diet phone application, ProDiet.  We use our smart phones for a lot of different and essential ...
20 September 2012

Beat Fresher's Flu with these products

Whether it’s due to too many late nights, stress, poor diet, not keeping your halls clean, or being surrounded by new people, around 90 percent of students succumb to the ...
20 September 2012

Diet food of the week: Almond Breeze

It’s no secret that women like to watch their waistline and hunt out healthy alternatives to their favourite foods, but why should we compromise on flavour? Finding a delicious alternative to ...
19 September 2012

Painkillers cause more headaches

Treating regular headaches with painkillers can make them worse, according to new research.  Regularly taking common painkillers may trigger severe headaches say the experts, so what can we do about this.  Millions ...
19 September 2012

A Healthy gut: food and diet tips from nutritionist

When it comes to our diets many of us are all too aware of the need for a better balance of food types and perhaps a little less caffeine and ...
19 September 2012

Heart disease not discussed despite being biggest killer

Heart disease isn't featured in our topics of health conversations despite being the single biggest killer of women in the UK.  Research released today from Flora pro.activ and the British Heart ...
18 September 2012

Claire Sweeney encourages us to support Cancer charity with coffee

Claire Sweeney has teamed up with Kenco for Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee morning to help raise vital funds for the cancer support group.  Kenco proudly launches its role as official coffee ...
18 September 2012

Women spend 17 years of their life dieting

Each week usually begins the same, with the promise that you'll try to eat less and a lot more healthy, only to find yourself reaching for the biscuits by 11am. ...
18 September 2012

Fight high cholesterol with new online tool

High Cholesterol is affecting a high number of adults in the UK and surprisingly 30 per cetn don't realise that unhealthy eating with a diet high in saturated fat can ...