Doctors believe it's caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Although MS isn't primarily regarded as an inherited disorder, twin studies strongly suggest the presence of certain genes ...
Following a successful pop career with Big Brother twins Sam and Amanda, Honey Monster is back on to the celebrity circuit with the release of his own Honey Monster Workout. ...
New research reveals that taking Vitamin D supplements could help cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.A recent study by the Peninsula Medical School, the ...
Women are less able to suppress their hunger than men when faced with their favourite foods, a discovery that may help explain the higher obesity rate for females, a new ...
Complimentary therapists are becoming more popular but do they really help? With AXA PPP's Nutrition and Fitness site, we take a look at some of the most popular alternative treatments ...
People who are calm and and level headed are less likely to develop dementia in old age, a study published in the journal Neurology. Researcher carried out over a six ...
Emma Bunton is backing the New Healthy Eating Campaign to encouragepeople to take up a healthy lifestyle.Emma has teamed up with top nutrionist Fiona Hunter in an attempt to change ...
Migraine is a severe headache, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Up to ten per cent of men in the UK are thought to suffer with migraine. There are two ...
Everyone has difficulty sleeping at some time in their life but this is usually short-lived. However, an estimated one in ten people suffer from chronic insomnia. Insomnia is more common ...
The harsh winter temperatures can take their toll in many ways, and the skin is no exception.This video looks, which features Skincare expert Dr Trisha McNair, looks into what impact ...
The body's muscles and organs need an adequate supply of oxygen to function properly. As altitude increases, the percentage of oxygen in the air remains constant but the pressure decreases, ...
Iron is needed to make haemoglobin. A shortage of iron is the most common cause of anaemia in the UK, known as iron-deficiency anaemia. This may be due to blood ...
Plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular amongst men and women to improve their appearances, but with very few procedures being carried out by the NHS and without health insurance, people ...
How many New Year’s resolutions have you made this year? Go to the Gym more often? Less carbs after 6pm? Or maybe you’re going to be a new assertive self? ...
I would like to introduce you to a potential source of stories and comment on fertility-related topics. Southampton-based Wessex Fertility at the Freya Centre is a privately owned fertility ...
Office workers spend an average of three hours on the telephone and two hours replying to emails each day, according to research. Combined with the urge to snack on treats ...
A £2 million campaign was launched this week to re-house one of the nation's leading Braille printing presses - The Scottish Braille Press. It coincides with National Braille Week ...
Eczema is not a condition often looked at in good spirits. With symptoms including dry, reddened skin, itching and burning, it is not only an irritating condition, but one which ...
Women find smoking and dirty feet a real turn-off when getting to know a man, according to research. Lamisil Once found that 90% of women are disgusted by smelly and ...
Parkinson’s sufferers have been warned against the negative side effects of a new surgical break-through in America. A form of ‘brain pacemakers’, which involve electrodes being planted into sufferers’ brains ...
A new study just out has identified that black tea could reduce heart disease.Drinking black tea has been linked with reduced risk of heart disease in several studies. A number ...
Launched this January - MiLife – ‘At last, the motivation you need to get and stay in shape!’Most New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get fit are not only ...
Many people carry out superstitious rituals to help improve their chances of obtaining particular outcomes. While such routines are often harmless, some people place too much reliance on superstitions and ...
There is something about the clock striking midnight on New Year’s Eve that inspires some sort of positive attitude in everybody. And although many of us really mean it when ...
