Health

18 August 2014

Keeping track of your weight loss willpower

Sustainable weight loss is the real key to being healthy and living a healthy life, fad diets don't work and only mess with your health.  By Dr Sally Norton, Weight Loss Surgeon, ...
17 August 2014

The impact of obesity on your joints

We’ve all been made well aware we’re in the midst of an obesity epidemic, but have you considered the effect it’s having on our joint health. Recent figures have reveals that ...
16 August 2014

Don’t let holidays play havoc on your digestive system

Let’s face it, talking about your tummy troubles isn’t the way any of us imagine spending our holidays. So to mark National Gut Week, which runs from 11-17 August, dietician ...

15 August 2014

3-week fitness challenge: Will you take part?

If you're looking on trying a new fitness regime/routine we have just the thing, a three-week challenge that will test your skills and make the most of the last of ...
14 August 2014

Bladder sensitivity affects 1 in 3 women: Tips on how to cope

One in three women in the UK over the age of 18 are affected by Adult Incontinence (AI), according to a new study. So it's time we get rid of ...
13 August 2014

Keeping safe in the sun: Those questions we all ask

Whether you’re going on holiday this summer or not, it’s important we all protect ourselves in the sun. Those UV rays that penetrate deep down into the epidermis can increase your ...
13 August 2014

Ellie Goulding says being fit and strong is important

Ellie Goulding doesn't want to be thin and instead exercises so she can be "fit and strong". The 'Burn' hitmaker - who is currently dating McFly's bass player Dougie Poynter - ...
12 August 2014

Clean eating tips

With strong the new skinny, more people are now choosing to lead and maintain a clean, healthy lifestyle. By banishing processed foods and focusing on eating things that genuinely benefit ...
12 August 2014

Eye health conditions increasing amongst young people

Eye health conditions amongst young people are on the up, as a new report shows show thirds of Optometrists reported an increase in the number of younger patients presenting symptoms ...
11 August 2014

How to lose that last stone and reach your goal weight – for good

Start any weight-loss regime and the first few pounds seem to slip off effortlessly, boosting your confidence and resolve to stick to your new healthy habits. Fast-forward towards your ‘goal ...
11 August 2014

Yoga is the best way to unwind after work - here's what to do

Yoga, meditation or watching a highbrow documentary have been found to be the best way to unwind after a stressful day in work, so here we have a quick routine ...
10 August 2014

Shedtember: Lose weight in September and help raise money for charity

September 2014 has been given a revamp, and is now being called shedtember – a brand new fundraiser that will take place each year to encourage people to lose weight ...
10 August 2014

Millions of workers pull sickies because of exercise injuries

More than seven million workers have thrown a sickie after pulling a muscle doing exercise - with men being the biggest culprits, according to new research.  These exercise-related injuries cost the ...
9 August 2014

Gut Week: Toilet trauma across the UK

Love Your Gut, a campaign that emphasises the importance of maintaining good gut health, has released the results of a UK survey which reveals a social taboo around toilet habits ...
9 August 2014

World Heart Federation calls for heart choices, not hard choices

The World Heart Federation has announced the theme of World Heart Day 2014, which takes place on Monday 29th September, as heart-healthy environments. Heart-healthy environments have been chosen as they are ...
8 August 2014

Fuel your exercise – top nutritionist tips

Fuelling your workout is half of the battle, it’s important we give our body the right nutrition to ensure we get the most from our workout – but what should ...
8 August 2014

How to look after your health when travelling

As new research reveals that Brits underestimate the risks of sun exposure, a leading healthcare service is reminding Brits to consider not only sun protection but all aspects of health ...

7 August 2014

Bodybuilding craze for middle-aged men

Gone are the days when middle-aged men would take up golf or buy a motorbike, instead the UK’s male 40-somethings are more likely to be hitting the gym to bulk ...
7 August 2014

World diets - which nation is the healthiest?

Our diets are often compared to other countries, but which nation has the best eating plan?  Katy Mason, Nutritionist at NutriCentre.com says: ''Traditional cooking from any country is healthy this is ...
6 August 2014

National Fresh Breath day: Tips and products to prevent bad breath

National Fresh Breath Day was created to appreciate oral hygiene and its importance. Dentists and oral care professionals hail this day as a day dedicated to fighting bad breath – ...
6 August 2014

Blackcurrants help fight three causes of stress

Blackcurrants have long been regarded as a superfruit, commonly renowned for their rich antioxidant content which has been proven to help keep us healthy. Proven benefits include the reduction of ...
5 August 2014

The health benefits of a fitness bootcamp

Why do you think fitness and wellbeing boot camps are such a good idea? Men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes all come together to achieve great weight loss ...
5 August 2014

Alternative contraception to the pill

We reported the news last week that women taking the contraceptive pill are 50% more likely to develop breast cancer, compared to those who choose contraception that contains low levels ...
4 August 2014

How to talk about mental health with your children

One in ten young people will experience a mental health problem, that's three in every class, yet there is still a huge amount of stigma surrounding mental illness with people, ...