Health

The compound was found to cut pain by 90%
22 February 2014

Drug-free compound found to ease arthritis pain
Arthritis sufferers may have their pain cut by 90% with the help of a drug-free compound derived from rose-hip. The new research found that it has the power to reduce the ...

Pine bark could help with recovery
21 February 2014

Pine bark helps improve fitness and recovery

Struggling to stick with your fitness routine? Then we may have some good news; research shows that the bark from pine trees could help keep you on track. The scientific study ...

Are you taking advice on your back pain?
20 February 2014

Back pain sufferers visiting GP but not taking advice
As if there weren’t enough wasted appointments, a new study has revealed that even those who do turn up to get advice from their GP when they’ve got back pain ...

Health on Female First
20 February 2014

Obesity linked to male breast cancer
Obesity could increase the risk of breast cancer in men, according to a new study.  The study bringing together data from around the world found that obesity, and several other physical and ...

Katherine-Elyse Blake warns that fad diets can lead to long-term weight gain
19 February 2014

Model warns against the dangers of fad diets
A model has set out to change the way women and young girls look at beauty and nutrition following London Fashion Week. The model and dietary expert, Katherine-Elyse Blake has just ...

Health on Female First
19 February 2014

Rare penile cancer on the rise
Men across the UK are being urged to look out for the signs and symptoms of penile cancer after new research shows the incidence of this little-known disease has increased ...

Is your arthritis affecting your love life?
18 February 2014

Painful joints impacting on love lives

Painful joints ranked higher than the traditional excuse of ‘having a headache’ as an out of sex, according to new research. Two thirds of 55-69 year olds felt that their relationship ...

Love your body from the inside with alkalised foods
17 February 2014

Alkalising the body: Why it's important and how to do it
Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Miranda Kerr are all fans of the alkaline diet, but what exactly is it? And what are the benefits?  Ilona Wesle, nutritionist and co-founder ...

Health on Female First
17 February 2014

Michael Owen joins men's cancer campaign, Men United
Football icon Michael Owen has become the latest big-name recruit for the star-studded Men United squad. The former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and England striker, fourth on the ...

Health on Female First
15 February 2014

Celebrity veneers: Hall of fame and shame
Veneers are increasingly popular of late, with celebrities leading the way in this desirable cosmetic procedure. The treatment involves filing down your own teeth to then fit porcelain veneers on top ...

Could getting fit together bring you closer together?
14 February 2014

Couples who workout together, stay together and have fun
The most romantic day of the year is almost upon us but, before you purchase that bouquet of roses, pop that bottle of Champagne and tuck into a lovingly layered ...

Make some time for you and your body today
14 February 2014

Rekindle the romance with your fitness regime
If we’re going to love anybody this Valentine’s Day, it should be ourselves, Valentine’s Day marks a date when several of us may have failed at our New Year’s resolutions ...

Ensure your heart is healthy this Valentine's Day
14 February 2014

Can a broken heart make you ill?
Log on to our live and interactive web TV show this Valentine’s Day to hear about the actual medical condition that results from having a broken heart, as well as ...

Eating blueberries could help up liven up your bedroom
13 February 2014

Eating blueberries could help spice up your sex life
Forget the little blue pill; it’s the little blueberry that will make you feel fruity this Valentine’s Day. Eating a cup full of blueberries once a day may help spice up ...

Health on Female First
13 February 2014

Breast cancer screening may not cut deaths
Annual screening does not cut breast cancer deaths, according to a new Canadian study. The 25-year study concluded that annual screening in women aged 40-59 does not reduce mortality from breast ...

Physical activity is vital for our overall health
13 February 2014

Over half of Brits don't do any sport
Whilst people may be cutting out on calories to lose weight, new research reveals that over half of Brits aren’t doing enough physical activity. Less than one in ten state that ...

Madonna leaving the gym
12 February 2014

Madonna challenges her body with 'shocking' workouts
Madonna's workouts are tailored to "shock" her body. The superstar's personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer - who has also worked with the likes of Rachel Weisz and Stella McCartney - says she ...

Do you struggle with your medication?
12 February 2014

Those with long-term illnesses struggle with medication
Nearly half of people suffering with long-term illnesses don't always take their medication as instructed, according to new research.  Less than a third of people with long term conditions said they ...

Do you use the snooze button in the morning
12 February 2014

Sleepy Brits hitting the snooze button for 14 minutes a day
There’s nothing quite like the snooze button in morning, we all need those extra few minutes in bed. In fact, us Brits are suffering from ‘repetitive snooze injury’, spending 173 ...

It may be better to eat the fruit rather than drink juice versions
12 February 2014

Fruit juice could be as bad for your health as fizzy drinks
We may be lead to believe there are plenty of benefits to drinking fruit juices, but new research shows that it could be as bad for you as fizzy drinks. Researchers ...

Claudia Schiffer
11 February 2014

Claudia Schiffer reveals her secrets to staying slim
Claudia Schiffer is yet another model known for her incredible body, and she admits that she takes good care of it too.  The 43-year-old supermodel says her priority is staying fit ...

Ensure you're doing the right workout for your body
11 February 2014

The best workout for a pear-shaped body
I know that lots of you email me your questions so this week I’m going to answer a reader’s question that I received last week. Jane Cooke from Bolton said: ‘Hi ...

Protect yourself when you're working out
11 February 2014

How to avoid sprains and strains when working out

Ankle sprain accounts for an estimated 1-1.5 million visits to A&E each year. Sprains and strains can often occur during exercise, frequently as a result of not warming up or ...

High doses of vitamin C could help keep cancer at bay
10 February 2014

Vitamin C could help fight off cancer
High doses of vitamin C may help to boost chemotherapy’s ability to kill cancer cells, according to new research. Given by injection, it could be a potentially safe, effective and low-cost ...