Health

26 April 2012

Our brains are four times faster than a generation ago

Today’s hectic lifestyle and advancements in modern technology have caused the brain to develop and work four times faster than a generation ago, according to new research. The report reveals that ...
25 April 2012

Stay hydrated the healthy way

New research has indicated that we are underestimating the amount of sugar in our drinks which are perceived to be healthy, so what exactly should we be drinking as part ...
25 April 2012

Aspirin can cut cancer death risk, according to research

Aspirin can reduce your chances of dying from bowel cancer by a third, according to new research. Patients who took the painkiller daily for at least nine months after disgnosis cut ...
25 April 2012

Start your summer diet today, say experts

Thinking about your holiday this summer and how you're not yet comfortable enough to get into your bikini, well it's time to start thinking about it. Experts are recommending that Brits ...
24 April 2012

Avocados the new health must have

An avocado may be the answer to looking young and keeping healthy according to scentists. Recent research has found that the oil from the fruit has anti-ageing properties and is similar ...
24 April 2012

Are your eyes really the window to your soul?

Legend says, ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul’ and online contact lens retailer, GetLenses.co.uk has dug a little deeper to find out what your eye colour says about ...
23 April 2012

Depression sufferers want natural medicine to cope with symptoms

Depression sufferers are increasingly looking for natural medicines to help them manage their depression symptoms, according to research. The research, which was commissioned to mark the beginning of Depression Awareness Week, ...
23 April 2012

A summer workout worthy of the stars

Summer is on its way. Although we can’t wait, the realisation that we will soon be flaunting our bikini bodies on the beach can often cause sleepless nights. This season, forget ...
20 April 2012

Tips on how to recover after the marathon

You’ve crossed the line and the months of arduous training, straining and street-pounding have now come to fruition after the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon.  But how can you reduce ...
20 April 2012

One in four women misdiagnosing themselves on the internet

Women are putting themselves in danger by Googling their symptoms and not going to see a real doctor when they're feeling under the weather. Researchers have found that 25 per cent ...
20 April 2012

Stress - are you your own worst enemy?

Most people claim to suffer from stress or anxiety, but do you ever stop to think that you might be making things worse for yourself? Author, Frances Ive, contends that we often ...
19 April 2012

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

This month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month hoping to bring to light the third most common cancer in the UK. Bowl cancer is a lump created by an abnormal and uncontrolled ...
19 April 2012

Fitness tips from Jane Wake

Celebrity fitness expert, Jane Wake is working with Splenda on a campaign to get women to realise that it's the small steps that can make a big difference to our ...
19 April 2012

Join the biggest fight for cancer

Women and girls from across the UK are being urged to gather their freinds and family together and join the biggest fight against cancer this summer.  By getting a gang together ...
19 April 2012

Nutrition tips

Kiran Goraya shares her nutrition tips, so that you can get the best from your food that you can.  Get your oats Fibre-rich oats are a great health food —  they release ...
19 April 2012

Train your brain to be ready for a diet

Finding the willpower for a diet is a hard feat - sometimes it's just no there and we end up reaching for the takeaways in our failed attempt. But what if ...
18 April 2012

Take small steps to a more healthy you

Fitness coach, Jane Wake and style guru, Nicky Hambleton-Jones spoke to us to reveal the importance of taking small steps to healthy resolutions. Research released from Splenda has shown that 94 ...
18 April 2012

How to spot symptoms of gas poisoning

Thousands of cowboy gas fitters have been investigated but there is still plenty of work to be done, so are you safe in your home? In the past three years 2,000 ...
18 April 2012

National BV Day - Are you aware?

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection, which is almost twice as common as thrush yet research indicated that 51 per cent of women have never heard of ...
18 April 2012

Kim Kardashian launches QuickTrim here

Kim Kardashian has launched a new weight management product in the UK.  The product was first launched in America in 2009 and is the leading weight loss brand in the US ...
18 April 2012

Jo Hemming’s tips to keep fit and look good

Celebrity psychologist Jo Hemmings shares her tips on how to keep fit and look good at the same time.  Recent research has indicated that women aren't taking part in fitness activities ...
18 April 2012

Vanity is taking its toll on women's long-term health

Fashion trends and concerns about appearance could be having a detrimental effect on the health and fitness of our nation’s women according to a new survey. More than two thirds of ...
17 April 2012

Spoiler Alert: Audrey Roberts suffers heart attack. Check your heart health now

Audrey Roberts has become an iconic member of Coronation Street and - Spoiler Alert - in a forthcoming episode she will suffer from a heart attack.  The British Heart Foundation (BHF) ...
17 April 2012

Sugar levels in drinks are being underestimated

It's not likely that we're thinking about the amount of sugar in a drink, if we can't see it then it must not be there.  But according to research revealed today ...