Health

Health on Female First
3 May 2017

Dr Pixie McKenna reminds us of the importance of good pet hygiene
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 now
3 May 2017

51 Year Old Mistaken For A 30 Year Old By A Doctor – All Down To Her Gym Routine!
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 on Female First
3 May 2017

Why go organic when buying health food powders?
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 ...

Health on Female First
3 May 2017

Cura Oil is the new and natural way to care for your skin
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 ...

Health on Female First
2 May 2017

10 Reasons why you should drink cactus water
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 ...

Health on Female First
25 April 2017

Six reasons why your weight-loss regime may not be working for you
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 ...

Health on Female First
24 April 2017

Eight ways to recognise you have issues with your pelvic floor
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. ...

Health on Female First
24 April 2017

The benefits of drinking water by Faya Nilsson
Fitness on Toast's Faya Nilsson tells us why we should be reaching for the clear stuff before anything else.  Water is one of the healthiest and guilt-free ways to hydrate ...

Health on Female First
21 April 2017

The effects of plant-based foods on teeth
In an increasingly health-conscious society, where more and more of us are choosing leafy alternatives for the sake of our bodies, you may be forgiven for readily green-lighting a lifestyle ...

Health on Female First
19 April 2017

Seven things you should know about the FODMAP Diet
There is good research to link FODMAP foods and digestive symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, wind, diarrhoea and constipation commonly experienced by those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).1  IBS is ...

Denise Welch
17 April 2017

'No magazine will tell me that I can’t wear a bikini over 50 because I can!'
Denise Welch is the ambassador for LighterLife Fast, so we caught up with her to talk about how she’s managed to keep off the two stone she lost a whopping ...

Health on Female First
12 April 2017

Osteoarthritis myths and misconceptions busted
MYTH: Movement has been proven to be beneficial for people with osteoarthritis and is recommended by health care professionals. [1] Getting joints moving, strengthening the muscles and improving fitness can lessen ...

Femtech
11 April 2017

Why Women Love Femtech In 2017
Tech is transforming every aspect of modern life for women, from wearable tech to fertility trackers so we look at why women are becoming more reliant on this over traditional ...

Louise Redknapp
10 April 2017

Louise Redknapp Reveals How She Maintains A Positive Mind-Set
Louise Redknapp and Actimel are reminding us all of the importance of a positive mental attitude. Even when the weather is poor or you are feeling blue for no reason- ...

Trampolining has many benefits
5 April 2017

Bounce Yourself Beautiful With 2017's Biggest Fitness Trend- Trampolining
FORGET the health kick, 2017 is all about the health bounce! With celebrity fans like Olly Murs, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Victoria Beckham – tramplolining is a fitness trend that ...

Focus...
5 April 2017

8 Reasons Why It's Important To Get A Good Night's Sleep
The link between tiredness and low mood is long established, hence the phrase....'getting out of bed the wrong side!'.  "Scientific research demonstrates that tiredness inhibits the prefrontal cortex, the modern ...

Frankie Bridge for the #FeelSuper campaign
5 April 2017

How To: Feel Super With Frankie Bridge
Frankie Bridge is once again supporting the #FeelSuper Campaign, which is continuing to raise funds for Marie Curie with donating P&G products bought at Superdrug. From the 5th April to ...

Health on Female First
31 March 2017

Five super slimmers share their secrets to keeping the weight OFF
Who better to learn from than those people who have lost weight and most importantly- kept it off. Here are five women who have done just that and today, they ...

Health on Female First
28 March 2017

What does the word diet mean to you?
There will be a whole host of differing responses but, amongst those will usually be weight loss, rapid weight loss, cutting out food groups, fads, weight regain, overeating, and cravings ...

Health on Female First
28 March 2017

10 Reasons to eat more fruit
March sees the launch More Fruit Month, a campaign to encourage the nation to get more fruit into their diets and lead healthier lives. Stunning statistics have emerged from research ...

Trudy
28 March 2017

How pasta, curries, chocolate and red wine helped me get in the best shape of my life
I eat a wide variety of delicious foods every day including pasta dishes, curries, cheese and chocolate. I also drink red wine most days. Yet I'm in the best shape ...

Health on Female First
27 March 2017

How to stop excessive chocolate eating dulling your skin
Resisting chocolate over the Easter Weekend can be hard, but there is a way to combat the negative effects on your skin. Nutritionist Christine Bailey gives her top tips to ...

Francisca before the weight loss
23 March 2017

Francisca Lost A Jaw Dropping 6 Stone In A Year And A Half- Check Out The New Her!
Francisca Maphosa has lost 6 stone in a year and a half, to go from an overweight size 24 to a trim and toned size 6. She has changed her career ...

Attitude
20 March 2017

10 Reasons Why Females Over 50 Are More Active Than Those Under 30
Some of the reported differences between the groups may reflect the greater proportion of people who are retired or in part-time employment. Written by Cris Kellett, Physiotherapy Manager of Progress, The Cambridge ...