Health

23 April 2014

Doctor diagnosis is the final say despite us thinking differently

Four fifths of Britons feel that a doctor has misdiagnosed them at least once in the past 5 years and what’s more shocking is 73% of adults in the UK ...
22 April 2014

Failure to recognise obesity could be putting millions of lives at risk

Around six million people in the UK could be putting themselves at risk of life-threatening illness or early death through failure to recognise they are clinically obese, believing they are ...
22 April 2014

Refresh your life for spring

Whether revamping your kitchen cupboard or adding a little freshness to your sex life, Robert Hobson, Head of Nutrition at Healthspan and a team of experts share their top ten ...

22 April 2014

Dangers lurking in our cupboards: Out-of-date food and medicines

It seems we are a nation of complete hoarders when it comes to the contents of our cupboards, a new survey commissioned by Healthspan reveals. It seems Brits hoard everything ...
20 April 2014

How to burn off your Easter eggs

If you’re indulging in some Easter eggs today then lucky you, but have you stopped to think about all of the calories you’re consuming? UK Fitness expert Darren Casey, from GetleanPT ...
19 April 2014

Ten ways Easter chocolate can be GOOD for your health

If you’re watching your weight, Easter can be a difficult time with so many delicious chocolate treats everywhere you look. Although chocolate is known for its high sugar and fat content, ...
18 April 2014

Shape up for summer

With summer approaching and warmer weather on the way, it will soon be time to bare our bodies again, whether bathing by the pool, relaxing on the beach, or being ...
18 April 2014

Beat the heat this weekend for a good night's sleep

With 90 degree heat predicted before May, the rise in temperature will make it more difficult to get a great night’s sleep. More than 58% of Brits say their sleep ...
17 April 2014

Can period pain make you stupid?

Period pain is nothing but an inconvenience, it always seems to happen at the most awkward times and can cause discomfort – but new research suggest that it can also ...
17 April 2014

Shocking facts about Bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK despite being treatable in 90% of cases if identified at the earliest stage – and what’s more surprising is that ...
16 April 2014

Yoga could be the answer to pregnancy

Too much stress can increase a woman’s risk of infertility, according to recent research – so what can you do to increase your chances of conceiving? Scientists are suggesting that yoga ...
16 April 2014

Easter break can add half a kilo of fat

Brits who are set to devour an excess of chocolate this Easter could be putting their health at risk, warns a leading healthcare company today. AXA PPP healthcare, a leading provider ...
15 April 2014

Junk food makes you lazy

We are well aware that junk food isn’t nutritionally viable in our diet, yet it still manages to draw us in, but new research shows that it can actually make ...
15 April 2014

Family friendly workouts for Easter

Did you know that the average Easter egg now contains a whopping 800 calories? If you’re planning to enjoy some tasty treats over the next few weeks, then why not ...
14 April 2014

Kris Jenner's healthy diet plan

Kris Jenner is following a healthy diet plan in a bid to stay in shape. The 58-year-old television personality has been working closely with celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito to keep her ...
14 April 2014

4 healthy things you can do today

We're constantly reading all of the things we have to do, eat and take to make ourselves that bit healthier - and quite frankly we think it takes a lot ...
14 April 2014

Digestive health clinic

Digestive health issues affect millions of us every day; in fact, new research shows that two thirds of us have suffered from bloating and or trapped wind, with around 60% ...
13 April 2014

The healthiest way to eat chocolate this Easter

Easter coming next weekend means we’ll be indulging in plenty of chocolate throughout the day, and whilst the thought of a steady supply of chocolate throughout the day is tempting, ...
12 April 2014

Running tips to take your past the marathon

Have you been inspired to take your running regime to the next level with the London Marathon taking place this weekend? If you’re looking to step-up your training, it’s important ...
11 April 2014

How to boost your confidence

80% of adults would like to feel more confident, according to new research, so we’re here to help with tips on how to boost it. The top five look food, feel ...
11 April 2014

High fat diet increases breast cancer risk

A high fat diet increases the risk of the most common form of breast cancer by a fifth, a study has found. Heavy consumption of saturated fat had a bigger impact, ...
10 April 2014

What is oil pulling?

There’s a new beauty/health trend that’s taking over and we’re here to get the facts on what oil pulling is, and what benefits it has. ‘Oil pulling’, or the ancient Ayurvedic ...
10 April 2014

Couple workout tips

Has your relationship turned into a slob-fest? Do you need to reawaken your energy levels and get moving? Working out together can be encouraging and fun. Here we have some tips ...
9 April 2014

Depression: The Risks Explained

Researchers in Norway have highlighted the importance of understanding and controlling the symptoms of depression in order to reduce risk of heart failure. Ms Lise Tuset Gustad, an intensive care nurse ...