Health

The Eccentric moustache style
1 December 2011

Movember's over, but what did you raise?
Movember has drawn to a close and top lips, once again, are left lonely for the winter time. Not only has it been great to witness some of the mad, ...

Mark Foster is supporting the campaign wearing his red underpants
1 December 2011

Sports stars give a red card to HIV stigma on World AIDS Day
Mark Foster, Karl Dickson, Sam Smith and Seb Stegmann are backing HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgin's Trust World AIDS Day campaign, Stand Up, Stand Out. The sports stars ...

Christmas shopping is a workout on itself
1 December 2011

Watch the pounds drop off this Christmas
To lose a few pounds before the Christmas seaon would be a joy to many - it's just hard to find the time to exercise and put thought into what ...

Wearing a sports bra is an essential part of any workout
30 November 2011

Women prioritising fashion over breast damage
An alarming three quarters of active British women admit they do not regularly wear a sports bra when exercising, according to a new study. More than a third of those ...

A weekly serving of grilled or baked fish does wonders for your health
30 November 2011

Fish protects against Alzheimer's disease
Fish has always been highly regarded in having a healthy effect on our body, and new research suggests that it could protect us against Alzheimer's. Researchers have found that a ...

Don't let anything get in the way of enjoying Christmas
30 November 2011

Christmas first aid
The turkeys cooking nicely in a hot oven, every gas hob is on full blast and the heating is warming the house, what could possibly go wrong? Add Christmas carnage: ...

The Health Protection Agency is calling for universal HIV testing
30 November 2011

HIV figures rise 6% in a year
Nearly 100,000 people are living with HIV in the UK but a quarter of them are unaware that they have the disease, according to new statisitics. The figures have come ...

We're currently facing an obesity epidemic
29 November 2011

British women are the fattest in Europe
British women are the most overweight in Europe, according to new figures revealed. The data, released by Eurostat, found that near one in four women are so fat that their ...

Women are using the underwear to enhance their natural body shape
29 November 2011

Control underwear the solution for many women this Christmas
Christmas party season is very quickly creeping on us and the will to lose weight has been lost on some, so they're opting for something a little different. New research ...

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is said to be a fan of bee venom products
29 November 2011

Bee sting helps reduce wrinkles
Being stung by a bee is not the most comfortable thing in world - but would you consider it, if it made you look younger?The poison in bee stings is ...

Ruby developed the idea off the back of her Losing It tour
28 November 2011

Ruby Wax launches Mental Health website
Ruby Wax has today launched a new website aimed at anyone affected by mental illness. The new social networking site, Black Dog Tribe, is the brainchild of the comedienne and ...

Dr Sarah Jarvis gives us her advice
28 November 2011

Know your triggers of a migraine attack
Elle Macpherson, Ben Affleck, Holly Willoughby, Marcia Cross and Serena Williams are jsut a handful of stars that suffer from migraines - plus, they're just a few of the millions ...

Enjoy the festivities, just don't let it affect your sleep
28 November 2011

How you can get a good night sleep over Christmas
It is that time of year again when we will be enjoying our mince pies, Christmas cake laden with luscious fruit and nuts, Christmas pudding and copious quantities of wine ...

Stress is causing adult acne in some
28 November 2011

Stress causing acne in successful women
A new study has revealed that successful women in their mid-twenties are being plagued acne. According to dermatologists, a high level of stress triggers male hormones in women, which blocks ...

The research found that some can see their GP three or more times
25 November 2011

Third of cancer patients wait for a month for referral
A third of patients who believe they have cancer, see their GPs twice or more before being referred to a specialist, a new report has found. The study, the first ...

Pills to treat cancer and diabetes have been banned
25 November 2011

Important drugs too expensive, so they've been banned
Doctors are being warned about prescribing certain drugs because they are too expensive. Medicines to treat conditions including cancer, heart disease, asthama, diabetes and epilepsy have been blacklisted, with GPs ...

Our sleep is being disrupted because of stress
24 November 2011

Sleep-texting, the result of stress
Walking and talking in your sleep are regular occurences for some people, but new research has highlighted that there is a growing trend of some texting whilst they're asleep. Rising ...

Recognising the symptoms is very important to get it treated quickly
24 November 2011

Meningitis: do you know the symptoms?
Have you ever had a meningitis scare? According to recent research, six out of 10 parents wouldn’t feel confident about recognising the signs of meningitis. Although 3,000 people in the UK are ...

People aren't always aware of the paracetamol that is in other drugs
23 November 2011

Too much paracetamol can have a fatal effect
Taking slightly too much paracetamol could result in death, experts have warned. Taking them over a few days is the most dangerous approach as people aren't aware of actually how ...

Winter should be enjoying scenes like this, not worrying about catching viruses
23 November 2011

Do you avoid kissing in winter to avoid infection?
New research from the Global Hygiene Council shows the UK still needs to improve hygiene habits to prevent infection during the cold and flu season.As we get well into the ...

Women are now being given the option for the type of birth
23 November 2011

Women can choose a Caesarean birth
Women are to be given the option of having a caesarean, even if there are no medical grounds for it, according to new NHS guidelines. A review said women who ...

Don't let the winter weather take over your body
23 November 2011

Eat to beat your body's defences
There are more than 200 known viruses that can cause the common cold and a healthy immune system is by far the most powerful defence we have to avoid being ...

The new plate will hopefully ease the obesity epidemic
22 November 2011

New plate to tell you to stop eating
In the fight against obesity, doctors have a new device - a talking plate that warns you for eating too fast. Experts believe eating slowly helps us to eat less ...

Enjoy the beauty of the winter this year
22 November 2011

Tis the season to be stressed, depressed and ill
Whether you're trying to choose the perfect gift or struggling to cook the lunch, Christmas can be a stressful time of year. Before you reach for the brown paper bag ...