Health

By Super Foodist and nutritionist Rick Hay I love it as it is a really strong antioxidant that boosts immunity. If you have a strong immune system then it's also ...

People often wonder if it is okay to swim while menstruating. Will you get terrible cramps, catch an infection or be eaten by sharks? Not likely. If you enjoy swimming ...

“For lots of women ‘the change’ can be tough physically and emotionally - hot flushes, painful sex, night sweats and fluctuating moods are all common symptoms that can make us ...

Prior to summer holidays, women are boosting their confidence with trips to the hairdresser and beauty salon. 50% say they invest in their appearance when preparing for holiday as it ...

As the obesity crisis continues, one of the latest issues to come under the spotlight is the sugar content of soft drinks and processed foods - since the Soft Drinks ...

They are one of the easiest (and cheapest) forms of transport around. And now, thanks to high-profile cyclists such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Pippa Middleton, good old fashioned bikes are ...

We've heard stories of low carb diets aiding weight loss- but how else does it benefit your body?  When you eat a high carb diet, that’s the fuel source your ...

While the pill is undoubtedly a fantastic and reliable form of contraceptive, its effectiveness can dramatically decrease if you don’t take it correctly or if you miss a pill. To ...

This is by far the most common reason people give up on their fat loss quest. Here’s how it goes: You want to lose weight so start training hard and eating ...

On 40th anniversary of the last natural case of smallpox, it’s reported that a quarter (27%) of Brits would not take every opportunity to protect themselves against diseases through vaccination ...

Sophie Hardy, 26, has reached her goal weight, having lost over 4 stone with a popular weight loss programme. She's gone from a size 26 to a size 12 and today ...

Happiness has been a study for me and one that has led me to innumerable self help books, endless google searches, and countless seminars.  Not to mention the more intensive ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that adults should carry out a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity per week to stay healthy. However, a recent survey by Living ...

Rushing to work, dropping kids off at school, endless meetings, catching up with friends… according to new research from Bupa, despite waking up at 6.30am and going to sleep at ...

If you feel like you’re sleepwalking through your life this article could be just the wake up call you need. The UK is an “autopilot” nation according to a new ...

Being physically active isn’t just good for your heart: there is lots of evidence that it can also reduce the risk of developing breast, bowel or womb cancer. Keeping active could ...

FOFO is the punchy acronym for ‘Fear of Finding Out’. It’s not a disease, and can barely even be called a syndrome, as it’s actually a normal human trait, which ...

To mark National Pet Month a new study has found that, although we’re a nation of pet lovers, we are often not cleaning up properly after our furry friends which ...

Tracey Sylvester, age 51, is a nurse at Sheffield Northern General.  After her Mum and partner passed away, Tracey drank alcohol and put on weight She turned her life around by going to ...

Health-supporting food powders provide a great way to integrate essential nutrients into our day-to-day diets. In fact, green powders and other superfoods such as maca or spirulina/reishi are becoming increasingly ...

Deeply hydrating and reparative, Cura Oil is a blend of 8 natural oils, including Camellia, Argan, Red Mandarin, Bergamot, Sunflower, Crambe Abyssinica, Geranium and Vitamin E with numerous benefits for normal, sensitive ...

Coconut water has long been the drink of choice for gym-goers and healthy living millennials, but there’s a new kid in town. Cactus water is the newest plant-based water to ...

Are you frustrated because although you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly you still can’t achieve your weight-loss goal? Don’t worry, you’re not alone – this is a common ...

The pelvic floor is a key set of deep muscles situated in the pelvis. They run from the frontal pubic bone to the coccyx at the base of the spine. ...