Health

Florida grapefruit is packed with lots of useful vitamins
14 December 2011

A piece of fruit to make you look and feel good this winter
Feeling good in the winter months is something that doesn’t happen very often, the cold and flu virus inhabits our body and the shorter days leave us feeling lethargic. We need ...

We all want to look our best in the coming weeks
14 December 2011

Top tips to fight the flab this party season
Getting ready for the party season is a lot of hard work, having the right advice can help you go a long way. Fiona Kirk is a nutrionist and author of ...

Gary Lineker is supporting the blood donation campaign
13 December 2011

Give the gift of life this Christmas by becoming a blood donor
Gary Lineker, Kirsty Gallacher and Kym Marsh are just a few of the celebrities that are urging you to give the gift of life this Christmas by becoming a blood ...

Commercial diet plans are very effective according to the study
13 December 2011

Commercial diet programmes are 300% more effective than the NHS
Commercial diet plans are far more cost effective than programmes from NHS dieticians.  Researchers at Birmingham University, studying 740 British dieters, discovered that the slimmers who attended a commercial slimming group ...

The shopping list seems to continue to grow
13 December 2011

Brits completing more than a marathon in search for gifts
There's no need to worry about eating that extra mince pie this afternoon, because the chances are you're going to work it off pounding the High Street looking for presents. ...

Sian Porter gives us her top tips
13 December 2011

How to stay balanced as the festive season gets into full swing
The next few weeks promise to be amongst the most enjoyable of the year but also the busiest, as we party and eat our way through to Christmas and New ...

Obesity needs to be addressed now
12 December 2011

Obesity responsible for shocking cancer statistics
Obesity is responsible for Britain’s shocking cancer statistics, according to new research. The UK’s fastest growing weight-loss specialists warn that cancer statistics will not improve until Britain’s burgeoning obesity epidemic slows ...

Olive oil is made from crushed olives
12 December 2011

Superfood feature: Olive oil
Olive oil, the superfood has been eat for hundreds of years and has been proven time and time again to have huge benefits for your health. So, what exactly are they? Several ...

Enjoy the festivities, just consider the consequences
9 December 2011

Tips on how to have a healthy Christmas
Whilst the festive period is an exciting time filled with celebrations, smiles and lots of AMAZING food, it can be a tricky time of year for those who are trying ...

Not only do they look pretty, they're good for your health too
9 December 2011

Christmas trees are good for you
Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without the twinkling beauty of bedecked pine trees bringing festive cheer into our homes.  But apart from looking pretty, could there be more to ...

The supplement is of great benefit for those with hectic lives
8 December 2011

Supplement to protect life, developed with NASA
After six years of work a new formula has been developed, with the help of NASA, that has been proven to protect and extend life. NASA and the Johnson Space ...

Cherries have plenty of health benefits
8 December 2011

Cherry health benefits see sales soar
Since the health benefits of Montmorency cherries has been revealed to the public - sales of cherry juice have more than doubled. Northumbria University research revealed that volunteers who drank ...

Smoking was the biggest culprit
7 December 2011

4 in 10 cancer cases are avoidable
Nearly half of cancers diagnosed in the UK each year could be prevented by changing lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking, a review has revealed. The report published today in ...

Do you ask for antibiotics to cure a cold?
7 December 2011

Are we being prescribed antibiotics too easily?
In a recent survery, 97% of people said last time they asked their nurse or GP for an antibiotic they were prescribed one. Particularly when suffering from a cough or cold, ...

Don't forget your teeth this festive season
7 December 2011

Don't forget about your teeth this Christmas...
Over the next month, our bodies are likely to take a battering as we indulge in fatty, sugary, rich foods, our alcohol intake goes up a few notches and late ...

Book an eye test as soon as possible, you could just save your eyesight
7 December 2011

Don't overlook your eyesight
Many people aim to lose weight and get fit in the New Year, but in their quest for a healthier lifestyle they often overlook eyes. Regular eye tests not only show ...

One woman describes of the treatment she received
6 December 2011

Time for better miscarriage care?
According to Mumsnet campaigners changes within the NHS would significantly lessen the trauma of early pregnancy loss for parents. Jamie-Leigh, 20, described her experience with the NHS as distressing. “I had ...

A healthy breakfast is important to set us up for the day
6 December 2011

Breakfast just three minutes long, thanks to work
Thanks to our busy work schedules we spend just three minutes and 15 seconds eating our breakfast, and most of us do it standing up. According to the survey commissioned ...

Those few extra hours you think you need could be because of genes
6 December 2011

Needing more sleep is down to genes
People who like to spend their spare time in bed asleep, may now have an excuse - it's partly down to their genes, according to experts. But it now appears ...

Yoga can have a positive effect on your health
5 December 2011

Weekly yoga can ease lower back pain
A study has discovered that adults suffering from chronic back pain showed an improvement in everyday tasks after doing weekly yoga sessions. The study, funded by Arthritus Research UK, offered over 300 ...

The baobab's spreading health and happiness
5 December 2011

The super fruit that's boosting more than health
A new superfruit has been hailed as super in more ways than one after its growing popularity has been turned into a working system helping impoverished communities in Africa.  Originating from ...

Takin fish oil supplements is very valuable to your memory
5 December 2011

Fish oil supplementation improves memory
Fish oil has been proven to improve memory and enhance cognition in healthy adults, according to new research. A number of memory measure improved as a result of the supplementation, ...

Don't over-indulge just because of the time of year
5 December 2011

How to stay healthy this Christmas
Christmas is a time for over-indulgence, we all know, love and accept that. But have you ever really considered the amount of calories you are in fact eating?The average person ...

The study found that vitamins helped fertility
5 December 2011

Vitamins increase the chances of pregnancy
Vitamins could be the answer to boosting fertility, according to new research. A study conducted by the University College of London found that 60 per cent of women taking supplements, whilst ...