Health

11 June 2014

Kate Hudson’s motivational fitness tip

Kate Hudson has an incredibly toned figure, so it’s safe to say she has plenty of motivation to work out and get fit, and now she shares her advice with ...
11 June 2014

Breast cancer risk increases with intake of red meat

The higher the intake of red meat the higher the risk of breast cancer finds new research. Experts suggest that eating higher intakes of red meat in early adulthood might be ...
10 June 2014

Men’s health week: Could statins cut the rate of prostate cancer?

Men’s Health Week (9th – 15th June) is here, and with this in mind, medical experts turn towards the most common form of cancer in men in the UK: prostate ...
10 June 2014

Prunes could be the key to weight loss

Just a handful of prunes twice a day could be the key to weight loss, according to new research. If you’re wanting to keep hunger at bay and stop naughty afternoon ...
9 June 2014

Cervical cancer deaths could be halved just through screenings

The number of women diagnosed or who die from cervical cancer would fall dramatically should uptake for cervical screening increase, even by just a few per cent, according to new ...
9 June 2014

National Men’s Health Week: Stop stress and start living better

National Men’s Health Week, which is running from 9th – 15th June this year, focuses improving men’s health at work. Men’s health charities are encouraging men to think about how ...
8 June 2014

Race for Life running tips

As women do their bit to unite against cancer we have the tips that will see you through the 10k or 5k Race For Life run.  Cancer Research UK is urging ...
7 June 2014

Don't leave summer weight loss till the last minute

We've all been warned about the pitfalls of quick-fix diets that see you lose a lot of weight fast, then put it all back on - plus some more. So ...
6 June 2014

Fizzy drinks contain more harmful sugars than first thought

We’re constantly told about the negative health effects fizzy drinks can have on our bodies, and a new study has warned that they contain far more harmful sugars than the ...
6 June 2014

Waking up late impacts desire to exercise

Night owls who prefer to stay up late and sleep in are less likely to exercise, found new research. The report indicated that night owls are more sedentary and feel that ...
5 June 2014

Eating breakfast helps burn calories

Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day, yet many people are still shunning it in favour of fasting. But new research suggests that people ...
5 June 2014

Exercise made easier with coffee

When it comes to exercise and sport, coffee consumption gives us the motivation to ‘go for it’, helping us to exercise harder and longer. As well as enabling you to perform ...
4 June 2014

Get fit with a tennis TRX workout

With summer fast approaching, and Wimbledon on the sporting horizon, it's time to get fit with tennis.  TRX bring you an exciting Rip Trainer™ workout designed specifically to target the muscle ...
3 June 2014

Tea drinkers at reduced risk of breast cancer

Tea drinkers could have less of a breast cancer risk, according to new research. The aim of this latest analysis was to evaluate the links between tea consumption and alcohol drinking ...
3 June 2014

How to keep your energy levels up with new fitness regime

Summer is finally here and many of us are beginning to ramp up our exercise routine to ensure that we are beach ready. There are many different types of exercise ...
2 June 2014

Why we need supplements for better health

We are forever being told about the need to make our diets more nutritious, to fill ourselves with all manner of potions and pills, in order to supplement our everyday ...
2 June 2014

Stop yo-yo dieting and change your mindset to food

Following the latest recommendations from NICE, it has been highlighted that weight loss is more effective when our behaviour towards food is changed. Mindful eating, behavioural changes and understanding the reasons ...
1 June 2014

Healthy eyes this hayfever season

This year’s hay fever season is upon us the temperatures and pollen count continue to rise, noses are beginning to run and eyes are starting to itch. According to the Met ...
1 June 2014

The holiday diet countdown

Counting down the days until your summer holiday no longer needs to fill you with dread. Whilst getting ‘beach body’ ready can feel like a chore, all it really takes ...
31 May 2014

Coffee: The health benefits and hindrances

Whether it’s a latte on the way to work or an espresso to get through the afternoon slump, coffee has become a routine pick-me-up for millions of Brits. Health guidelines recommend ...
31 May 2014

Back pain ensures the end of housework

Of all the activities that Brits give up when back pain strikes, housework is the first to bite the dust. A recent survey of 2056 people by backpainhelp.com has revealed that ...
30 May 2014

Diets can affect our digestive health and leave us bloated

As the summer approaches many people are embarking upon weight loss diets, but they could in fact leave you feeling worse; as new research reveals the effect they have on ...
30 May 2014

Exposure to light whilst sleeping linked to obesity

Being exposed to greater levels of light while sleeping could result in obesity, according to new research.  Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, found that body mass index, waist-hip ...
29 May 2014

Half of diets fail within 59 hours

The word diet often leaves us feeling restricted and forces us to think about the foods we can't eat, so it comes as no surprise that research says it takes ...