Health

9 May 2013

Beat stress and get a good night's sleep with these tips

When you have a presentation at work or an exam in the morning, it can sometimes be hard to fall asleep the night before. Stress levels are high and you ...
9 May 2013

Fitness tips: Move more and sit less

Our lives are full of energy-saving devises, from microwaves to remote controls,  all designed to save time and make our lives easier. But these have had another effect; they have ...
9 May 2013

Eggs shift from health risk to recommendation

Eggs are now being hailed as a healthy eating recommendation and been moved from the category of health risk, according to new evidence released.  British eggs are no longer linked to ...
9 May 2013

Smokers fitter after switching to electronic cigarettes

Smokers who switch their tobacco for electronic cigarettes report improved lung capacity and are better able to tackle strenuous tasks, according to new data. The study found almost three quarters of the ...
8 May 2013

Are sleeping pills dangerous?

Many people suffer from insomnia and it can be tempting to pop in a sleeping pill when struggling to sleep, however are sleeping pills dangerous and can they do more ...
8 May 2013

How to beat a hangover

The sun is blaring down, the nights are warmer and the season is finally here where we can grab a nice cold cider and our friends and sit in the ...
8 May 2013

Don't let summer rot your teeth

With summer fast approaching, many people are thinking about how they will look in a swim suit and how they can shed those pesky pounds ready for the beach by ...
8 May 2013

Unintended pregnancies increase the risk of postpartum depression

Women who get pregnant unintentionally are four times more likely to suffer from postpartum depression, according to new research.  The study, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, found ...
7 May 2013

How to stay fit and trim with Hayley Newton: Week 8

Walk tall on the red carpet This week I was lucky enough to have choreographer Arlene Phillips ask me to dance for her on The Olivier Awards. Dancing alongside Matthew Morrison ...
7 May 2013

Avoid eye irritation this allergy season

We rejoice as the sun comes around, but for millions of us the arrival of spring is often accompanied by annoying allergy symptoms.   Approximately one in three adults in the ...
6 May 2013

Men have beach body woes too

When it comes to feeling the pressure to lose those extra pounds ahead of summer, it is not just women feeling the heat, with new research out today showing almost ...
6 May 2013

How to get a good night’s sleep during summer

It most definitely looks like we’re going to be getting a better summer than last year, let’s keep everything crosses for it, but with it comes the risk of losing ...
5 May 2013

Leg health conditions causing Brits misery

If you’ve ever suffered with tired aching legs you are not alone. 70% of adults have experienced these symptoms, yet 41% suffer in silence according to new research. Over half of ...
5 May 2013

We'd rather suffer in silence with intimate health issues than talk to our partner

Intimate health issues are leaving us red faced and too embarrassed to talk to our partner about, according to a new study. Researchers found that 65% of adults would rather suffer ...
4 May 2013

Our health and wellbeing was being affected by the weather

The dreadful weather in recent months has had a weighty impact on the nation’s health and wellbeing. A survey by The National Lottery Good Causes shows that 33% of adults and ...
3 May 2013

Super fruit baobab becomes best seller

The African ‘super fruit’ – baobab – has risen from relative obscurity to become the best-selling supplement across top London health food stores.  Baobab is a nutrient-dense, raw wholefood with one ...
3 May 2013

Latex allergy: The little known life threatening allergy

It’s found in restaurants, shopping malls and hospitals. Sufferers can have reactions to such varied items as gloves, balloons and even some fruits. It affects around 1 – 6% of ...
2 May 2013

Breast implants increase cancer risk

Cosmetic breast implants could increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 40%, according to new research. The implants themselves are not believed to cause cancer, but make it harder for ...
2 May 2013

Nutritious plant oils to boost your diet

There are a huge number of plant oils out there on the market, but what benefit do they provide? And how should we be using them? Here we take a quick ...
1 May 2013

Sam and Billie Faiers show off their toned bodies for Race for Life

TOWIE’S Billie and Sam Faiers get their bodies beach-ready in time for their annual trip to Marbs this summer, with a training session to support Cancer Research UK’s Race for ...
1 May 2013

Be skin cancer aware this summer – it's as easy as ABCDE

It's important that we take care of our skin all-year round, but we need to pay it that little bit more of attention during the hotter months and when you're ...
1 May 2013

How to stay fit and trim with Hayley Newton: Week 7

About 10 years  ago, the trend for pole dancing arose by women claiming that they do it for their own enjoyment. Shock, horror!!! Linked with the stripping industry it is ...
30 April 2013

Sun starved Brits to risk health this summer

After a wet, cold, miserable winter around 4.9 million people in the UK are more likely to risk scorching themselves in strong sun to ensure they get a tan this ...
30 April 2013

Parents confused over child hydration advice

Almost two thirds of parents admit they don’t know how much fluid their child should be drinking, despite 91% of parents accepting chief responsibility for their children’s hydration habits, according ...