Health

Are obesity levels linked to light exposure?
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 ...

The word diet has negative connotations
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 ...

Billie, pregnant with her first child, is supporting the campaign
29 May 2014

Billie Faiers bares her bump for British Heart Foundation
Billie Faiers is baring her bump to help raise awareness of inherited heart conditions.  The Only Way is Essex star was joined by fellow pregnant ladies on Primrose Hill, London’s most ...

Does hayfever plague your summer?
28 May 2014

Hayfever hits Brits early
Hayfever is palguing Brits earlier than usual this year, as we try and fight the allergies.  ChemistiDirect.co.uk announces a 59% spike in sales of hayfever medicines, as a nation of sufferers stock up ...

Call centres have been unveiled as the unhealthiest
28 May 2014

Unhealthiest professions revealed
Call centre operators have today been uncovered as the unhealthiest workers in the UK, meaning stars of popular BBC fly-­-on-­-the-­-wall documentary, ‘The Call Centre’, will have even fewer reasons than ...

Health on Female First
28 May 2014

Nearly half of women caught out by periods each year
Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May, Auntie Daisy reveals that more than two fifths of women in the UK have been caught out by their period in the ...

These are the foods that you should be eating
27 May 2014

Protein nutrition confusing Brits
Protein is leaving millions of Brits baffled, according to new research which shows that 81% have no idea how much they should consume and where they can find it. What is ...

A detox will help to rid your body of habit-induced toxins
27 May 2014

Detoxing myths debunked

There are plenty of myths that surround the topic of detoxing, but it can be a great way to boost weight loss and get your skin glowing too.  So here’s a ...

Follow these tips to protect yourself from bites and stings
26 May 2014

Protect yourself from insect bites and stings

With the news this week that the warm temperatures and water containers in gardens are bringing us into closer contact with mosquitoes, LloydsPharmacy has issued some advice on dealing with ...

We take a look at the food parts you should eat but probably don't
26 May 2014

Parts of foods you shouldn't bin - but usually do
“Don’t waste the best bit”; something many of us recognise from childhood. But are you aware of the parts of fruit and vegetables which we commonly discard but contain huge ...

Ensure you protect your child's health and know the signs of chickenpox
25 May 2014

Chickenpox: 'Spotting' the health myths
Research shows nine out of 10 children in the UK will catch chickenpox, most of them before the age of four. Caused by the highly contagious virus, varicella-zoster, chickenpox results ...

Taking the time to be mindful of food could make a big difference
24 May 2014

Mindfullness of food could lead to healthier choices
New research indicates that being more aware and mindful of the foods we eat could lead to healthier choices.  Not only will it increase the chance of healthier eating, but could ...

How much do you know about Hughes Syndrome?
24 May 2014

Hughes Syndrome Awareness Month
Hughes Syndrome is a little-known disease more common than Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis - but have you ever heard of it? The beginning of May signals the start of Hughes Syndrome ...

Stay healthy on holiday with these simple tips
23 May 2014

Keep your body healthy on holiday
Staying healthy on holiday doesn’t need to be daunting and time consuming, just a few simple changes could make all of the difference. Lepicol’s Nutritional Therapist Natalie Lamb is on hand ...

Health on Female First
23 May 2014

Are periods still a taboo?
A high proportion of women are still to embarrassed or uncomfortable discussing their perios with friends, family or even the doctor, according to new research. Leaving us to belive that periods ...

The app will help keep track of medication
22 May 2014

App launched to help women manage their family’s health
A new innovative health app has been launched to help people stay on track and in control of their medicines and treatments, which is perfect for busy families with plenty ...

Weight loss means we could lose friends too
22 May 2014

Dieting means we sacrifice two friends for every stone of weightloss
Dieting means we lose more than weight when we embark on a healthy eating plan, research shows that we lose friends too. The survey shows that the average Brit loses two ...

Health on Female First
21 May 2014

A British way to raise awareness for men's cancer
In a bid to get us interested and help raise vital awareness for men's cancer, Orchid is launching its Big BBQ fundraising initiative. National BBQ Week starts on Monday and, as it's a bank ...

Health on Female First
21 May 2014

Tooth loss not weightloss key concern for women over 35
Whilst losing a couple more pounds may be a wish for some women, a new survey has found that  over 80% of women are worried about tooth loss and oral ...

Maintain a healthy weight with this guidance
21 May 2014

Preventing obesity and maintaining a healthy weight
As a nation, it appears that we are becoming more overweight. With the number of obesity cases tripling in the last 25 years,   it’s no surprise that this growing health ...

Have the pounds started to creep on as you get older?
20 May 2014

Women most likely to gain weight aged 38
It seems that the middle-aged spread isn’t a myth after all, as new research shows that women are most likely to gain weight aged 38 and for men it is ...

Would you travel for a medical procedure?
20 May 2014

Medical tourism hotspots

As millions of Brits start jetting off on their holidays, others will be travelling overseas for a very different reason this summer, as medical tourism skyrockets. Overseas procedures have more than ...

Do you workout with a personal trainer?
19 May 2014

Fitness myths about personal trainers debunked

There’s a reason why the personal training industry is thriving in this country with over 20,000 personal trainers working in the UK at present. Working with a personal trainer is ...

It's hidden sugar that is affecting our intake levels the most
19 May 2014

Sugar habits of the nation revealed
More than 5 million of us are eating snacks high in sugar three times a day or more, according to a new survey conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation ...