Health

27 July 2012

Careless approach to food safety could put Brits at risk when eating out this summer

According to a new survey carried out for the Food Standards Agency (FSA), three quarters of people are prepared to take a chance with food safety when eating out, potentially ...
27 July 2012

The Great British Fruit Rut

When it comes to trying different, interesting and tasty fruits this couldn't be further from our minds. A national report released today has found that, even with a world of new ...
27 July 2012

Supplement of the week: ICaps

Supplement of the week is a brand new weekly feature where we find one particular item and explain all of the benefits it can provide to your health.  Taking supplements are ...
26 July 2012

Exercise of the Week: Shake Weight

Exercise of the week is a new weekly feature in which we will describe an exercise and explain exactly what benefits is has on your body. We can all get stuck ...
26 July 2012

Diet food of the week: Oatly Chocolate oat drink

Diet food of the week is our new feature, where we look at a particular food you can still treat yourself too whilst trying to lose weight.  Keeping focus and your ...
25 July 2012

Find out which Olympic sport you're most suited to

We're all getting in the mood for the Olympics which start on Friday, but which sport would you be best suited to? An NHS Choices online tool, designed to reveal an ...
25 July 2012

It can take up to 18 years to feel in control type 2 diabetes

It can take up to 18 years to feel in control of Type 2 diabetes if there is little support available, according to new research.  The study by the University of ...
24 July 2012

Less calories in almonds than first thought

A study released in the August issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) provides a new understanding of almonds’ calorie count, showing they have about 20% fewer calories ...
24 July 2012

Men are made to slim by their partners

More and more men are being cajoled into losing weight by their fed-up wives, a survey has revealed this week. Twenty per cent of men have been told to shed the ...
23 July 2012

Superfood feature: Yogurt

For this week's superfood feature we take a look at yogurt and all of the nutritional goodness it provides you with. It's an easily absorbed source of calcium and can be ...
23 July 2012

Drop the pounds and boost your libido

While the saying mostly holds true that men think about sex every seven seconds, it could not be more different, as their minds are more likely focused on food than ...
22 July 2012

Fat destinations: Almost three quarters of ‘dieters’ bring home extra baggage

The majority of dieters are not just waving off loved ones at the airport as 73 per cent ditch the diet and put on weight whilst on holiday, according to ...
21 July 2012

Eggs are healthier now

Eating healthy foods is important to all of our diets and now we can enjoy eggs with the added knowledge that they are now healthier than they were 30 years ...
20 July 2012

Exercise of the Week: The Plank

Exercise of the week is a brand new weekly feature in which we will describe an exercise and explain exactly what benefits is has on your body. We can all get ...
20 July 2012

Five tips for healthy snacking

Snacking can be the downfall of healthy, nutritious diet can't it? It's hard to not listen to your stomach at 11 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon when ...
19 July 2012

Women say they're fat three times a day

Thanks to the media and the itsy-bitsy stars we see every day there is an immense pressure on us to look good, and sometimes that means super skinny. We're forced to ...
19 July 2012

We're still not protecting our skin on holiday

Despite numerous health warnings and campaigns used to highlight the importance of using SPF on holiday, British holidaymakers are still failing to protect their skin on holiday.   A survey conducted ...
19 July 2012

Supplement of the week: Udo's choice

Taking supplements are an easy way to get all of those extra nutrients our body needs. Supplement of the week is a brand new weekly feature where we find one ...
18 July 2012

New drug could benefit those with Alzheimer's

A potential new drug could bring benefits for cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, research suggests. The new information was presented today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference today. The ...
18 July 2012

Diet food of the week: Sorelle alcohol-free wine

Diet food of the week is a brand new weekly feature in which we find delicious and tasty treats that you can enjoy whilst trying to lose weight.  It's hard to ...
18 July 2012

Binge drinking could increase risk of cognitive decline in older adults

Older adults who binge drink are increasing their risk of cognitive decline, according to University of Exeter research. The study analysed data from 5,075 US adults aged 65 and older over ...
17 July 2012

Nail varnish and hairspray can increase the risk of diabetes

Are you a lover of nail varnish and hairspray to make sure your 'do stays in place? You could be at a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to new ...
17 July 2012

Protein-filled diets can help weight loss

For years diet gurus have been encouraging us to up our protein levels as we look to lose weight and it’s true that we do feel fuller after a protein-heavy ...
16 July 2012

Step Out- Taking Action On Stroke

For those that don’t know, what is a stroke?   A stroke is a brain attack which occurs because of a clot or a bleed in the brain, causing brain cells to ...