Health

24 June 2014

Teeth whitening must have trend for brides

The latest must-do on a bride’s to-do list is to have her teeth whitened, according to new research from Bupa Dental. A survey found that more than one in four ...
24 June 2014

Low levels of vitamin D increases death risk

People with very low levels of vitamin D appear to be at higher risk of death from all causes (including cancer) according to a paper published in the BMJ. The study ...
24 June 2014

Eat your water

Even with the best of intentions, and a large bottle of Evian sat smugly on your desk, it can be hard to keep to the well known “2 litre a ...
23 June 2014

Water Challenge - Drinking Water Only For Two Weeks - Week One

Last Monday - June 16 - I started the water challenge six days after most of those who were taking part had finished. I was 'late to the party', but ...
23 June 2014

How to look after yourself as you get older

As our body ages it's important we're getting all of the right nutrition, so with the help of nutritionist Sarah West (www.sarahwestnutrition.co.uk) we have a guide on how to look after yourself ...
23 June 2014

How to beat the bloat in 7 days

There are many possible causes of an individual’s symptoms of uncomfortable bloating.  With all things it may be that what works for one person may not work for another.  However, ...
22 June 2014

Festival goers burn 3,000 calories from dancing alone

If you’re heading to a festival this summer and are worried about the effect it may have on your waistline, fear not because new research shows that we’ll be dancing ...
21 June 2014

7 ways to beat lack of willpower for healthy eating & exercise

So you’ve decided to start eating healthily and exercising.  You want to lose a few pounds, tone up, have more energy and feel better about yourself.  And this time it ...
20 June 2014

How to cycle like a pro

Our summer of sport is well and truly upon us and it is only set to get more exciting in the next few weeks as we gear up to the ...
20 June 2014

Why you should be eating cherries this season

British cherry growers predict that this year’s crop will be the longest and largest season on record, as a result of the fifth warmest winter since records began and new ...
19 June 2014

Swimming the key to happiness?

Want to feel more content, less grumpy and finally get a good night’s sleep? Swimming could be the answer, a new study reveals. The report found that taking a regular dip ...
19 June 2014

Could going vegan help England with a victory?

On the back of England's disappointing result against Italy on Saturday night, PETA has written to Roy Hodgson to suggest that he increase England's chance of future success in the ...
18 June 2014

Aspirin could be the wrong drug for thousands of heart patients

Aspirin should no longer be used to try to prevent strokes in people with a common heart rhythm disorder, according to new guidelines. Government experts say that aspirin is ineffective and has ...
18 June 2014

Eat like Beckham: Sales of acai soar

The power of the Beckhams has been proven again, as sales of Acai Berry diet capsuled shoot up by 25% after Victoria Beckham tweets about her love of the super ...
17 June 2014

Chronic fatigue plaguing people with rheumatoid arthritis

Chronic fatigue affects 89% of people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. There are nearly 690,000 people across the United Kingdom with RA. Many of these people experience chronic pain, ...
17 June 2014

Hydration levels cause for concern in children

Healthy hydration levels in children are a cause for concern as more than 32 cases per day involving children and young people showing signs of dehydration were treated in NHS ...
17 June 2014

Jillian Michaels Shred-it with Weight fitness review

Jillian Michaels is a well-known US trainer and it’s for a good reason, she works your body hard and for that you get amazing fitness results. Her new DVD, Shred-It with ...
16 June 2014

Festival health survival guide

Festivals are so much fun - fantastic bands, uplifting community spirit, amazing times with friends, getting back to nature and hopefully lots of sun. But what festival-goers often forget till the ...
15 June 2014

Michelle Keegan bikini body guide

Michelle Keegan’s beach body was more catwalk than cobbles this week, as she took the top spot in a poll on the best celebrity bikini body, beating Rihanna and Kelly ...
15 June 2014

Breast cancer patients not getting enough exercise

Physical activity after a breast cancer diagnosis has been linked to a longer and more qualitative life, but most patients aren’t doing enough. The new research found that but most participants ...
14 June 2014

Depression: How to spot it

The number of people with depression is rising in the UK, and each year 1 in 4 people will experience mental health problems. There are a number of effective therapies for ...
14 June 2014

Fizzy drinks preventing summer smiles

Carbonated drink consumption is on the rise in the UK and is particularly rife in the summer months as we try to remain hydrated.  With the British summer upon us, TePe, ...
13 June 2014

Summer health tips

As the sun gets warmer we’re all encouraged to spend more and more time outside, and of course we need to be healthy and happy. Here we have nutritionist Amanda Hamiliton ...
13 June 2014

Kiwi health benefits

Kiwi fruits are naturally dense, meaning they’re high in nutrients and low in calories so we should be including plenty of them in our diets. But what health benefits do ...