Health

7 July 2011

Walk Ten and support nurses

What better than to get fit and raise money at the same time - that we can do this summer ladies. It's a win, win situation. Marie Curie Cancer Care ...
6 July 2011

Emma Willis jumps into fountain to cool down

Emma Willis couldn't take the heat on Monday and jumped into a fountain to help her cool off. Being the face of BIC Soleil's new 'Just Live Your Summer' campaign, ...
6 July 2011

Painkillers - do you know the differences?

Who would have thought that taking some painkillers would cause so much confusion? Nearly one in four respondents of a survey, conducted by Nuromol, said that they did not know ...
5 July 2011

Jennifer Lopez's trainer Tracy Anderson gives tips on how to get her legs

Jennifer Lopez is the envy of woman all over the world - I mean, the hair, the body, the face, who wouldn't want to look like her? Celebrity trainer, Tracy ...
5 July 2011

Travelling to work - it can help your health and save you money

How did you get to work this morning? Were you sat in traffic for 45 minutes, on the bus for 30 or on the train for 20? Figures from the ...
5 July 2011

Drug to help quit smoking increases risk of heart problems

Quitting smoking without any help may just be the hardest thing you can do, but new research indicates that this could be the safest option. A study conducted by the ...
4 July 2011

Children are not getting the right amount of exercise

Children are still not getting the recommended 60 minutes active minutes per day new research reveals. The findings show that children are averaging just over half the recommended daily amount. ...
4 July 2011

3 million non-smokers are actually enjoying a puff

More than three million non-smokers admit to enjoying the occasional cigarette. The research carried out by Sainbury's Life Insurance reveals that around 6.5 million life insurance policy holders gave up ...
30 June 2011

Proof The Old Is Younger At Heart

New research has shown that many people in their 50’s are actually fitter than when they were in their 20’s. Finance firm Engage Mutual found that one in five over ...
29 June 2011

Enjoy food and lose weight

The worst thing about a diet - the cravings. As soon as you state that you're on a diet, eating chocolate, crisp and cheese seem to be the only things ...
29 June 2011

60 per cent of people don't take a lunch break

Chances are your most probably sitting at your desk whilst reading this and are most probably halfway through your dinner - what a lunch-break?A new survery has indicated that 60 ...
29 June 2011

Breastfeeding on the rise

Breastfeeding is on the rise with more and more women opting for the healthier and better option for their newborns. Eight out of 10 newborns are now breastfed at least ...
29 June 2011

Don't ditch the dairy

It seems the plea to be losing wieght to get us ready for summer means that we are cutting out vital parts of our diet. Defying expert advice and putting ...
28 June 2011

Drug side effect linked with increased health risks for over 65s

Side effects of commonly used drugs appear to increase the risks of both cognitive impairment and death in older people. The research carried out by the University of East Anglia ...
28 June 2011

Quick fix diets for our summer holiday

The first day of summer may have been last week, but it's only this week that the weather has begun to perk up. We draw nearer to the end of ...
27 June 2011

Our footwear is leaving us with bad feet

It's difficult to think that we could ever forget about our feet, considering that we use them most of the day and we certainly know about any pain inflicted upon ...
27 June 2011

Teenagers unaware of the risks of sun

It seems that whilst we are bombarded with information that we shouldn't be spending time in the sun without protection it doesn't seem to be soaking into the skin of ...
27 June 2011

Avoid winter weight gain

Winter weight gain isn't just an urban myth. Research has shown that most of us could gain around a pound (half a kilo) during the winter months. That may not ...
27 June 2011

Running tips for beginners

Running is free, you can do it anywhere, and it burns more calories than any other mainstream exercise. Regular running can reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, ...
27 June 2011

Running in the cold

When the temperature outside drops and it gets dark earlier, lacing up your running shoes might be the last thing you feel like doing. But don't let the winter weather ...
27 June 2011

Eating disorders explained

Find out the facts about eating disorders, including what they are, who's affected by them and what to do if you need help and support. What is an eating disorder? There are ...
27 June 2011

Eating disorders: advice for parents

If your child develops an eating disorder, you may feel unsure how to help and how to act around them. Understanding your role Your son or daughter's behaviour may suddenly become ...
27 June 2011

Fat: the facts

We all need some fat in our diet. But eating too much fat makes us more likely to become overweight. What's more, too much of a particular kind of fat ...