Health

27 February 2013

Office workers don't wash their hands after using the toilet

Hygiene levels are dipping in offices all over Britain, as new research reveals that one in three workers fail to wash their hands after visiting the bathroom. The study, conducted by ...
26 February 2013

Get celebrity fit legs with swimming

Who doesn't want slim, toned legs that we see on the red carpet on a daily basis? Celebrites are forever parading their slim limbs in front of us, and now we ...
26 February 2013

Pregnancy health: The importance of hydration

During pregnancy most women are likely to pay more attention to living healthily and eating a healthy diet, but there is a chance that they may still overlook a key ...
26 February 2013

Check out your family medical history, it could save your life

Checking your family history of ovarian cancer could be the answer to saving your life.  Recent advances in genetic testing mean that women with a family history of ovarian cancer can ...
25 February 2013

Anne Hathaway's diet tips

Anne Hathway stepped up on to the stage last night to receive her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in the amazing Les Misérables; a role she lost a ...
24 February 2013

Brits avoiding breakfast to help save calories

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so the saying goes, yet despite this more than half of the UK admite to regularly skipping it. The study from Lactofree, ...
23 February 2013

How to train using your stairs

Celebrity personal trainer, Matt Roberts is sharing his tips to help people get in shape using a cost-effective method - a set of stairs.  The fitness expert is helping to prepare ...
22 February 2013

Young adults need help quitting smoking

Young adults need more information about the benefits of kicking their smoking habit, the results of a recent study reveals. According to the study, published in the American Journal of Public ...
22 February 2013

Eating disorder sufferers need constant support

An eating disorder charity has called on MPs to keep up the pressure on making changes to mental health budgets and treatments, to ensure that those suffering from anorexia and ...
22 February 2013

Cash-strapped Brits are neglecting their oral health

When quizzed about what would most prevent people from going to the dentist, 75 per cent of people said cost. The squeeze on budgets in the last 12 months is plain ...
22 February 2013

Pregnancy advice: Nutritional benefits of eating eggs for mother and baby

Myths around eating eggs, which are now safer and more nutrient-dense than ever, mean millions of mums-to-be and their babies are missing out on the proven nutritional benefits of eggs. A ...
21 February 2013

Brighton Wheel turns pink

The Brighton Wheel was glowing pink last night to help support Breast Cancer Care.  The Brighton Wheel was helping to promote Breast Cancer Care’s west Sussex Pink Ribbonwalk, which is an ...
21 February 2013

Top 5 health products to get you through marathon training

As the marathon season will soon be upon us, runners are reaching the most important and enduring part of their training schedule which can put a lot of strain on ...
21 February 2013

Liz Earle's detox tips

When I was first told that fasting on a fruit only diet would give me more energy, or that giving up some of my favourite foods and cups of coffee ...
20 February 2013

Nike+ Running App Review

 All week we will be reviewing the best lifestyle mobile apps as part of National App Week – a week celebrating an industry in which Britain’s considered the world’s best, ...

20 February 2013

Tips to help with pain relief

Pain is a sign that something is wrong. Almost all of us will experience pain at some point in your lives. New research reveals that 10 million people in Britain suffer ...
19 February 2013

Working in an office leads to a stone in weight gain

Working in an office there is plenty of temptation to pick at snacks and the morning and afternoon coffee breaks are usually accompanied by something sweet.  So it comes to no ...
19 February 2013

Last minute Marathon tips need to be taken now

Although the London Marathon is over two and half months away, to those training for the biggest race in the world, this looming deadline is likely to be considered to ...
18 February 2013

Trust me, I think I'm a doctor: self-diagnosis dilemmas

We've all been guilty of transforming into Dr Google at some point, whether it's paranoia from a sudden rash, which turns out to be prickly heat, or a desperate attempt ...
18 February 2013

Ten top tips to happiness

Happiness is the key to sucess... apparently. We all want happiness in life, but when things aren't going our way it's hard to be on the bright side.  To celebrate the ...
17 February 2013

Dr Linda Papadopoulos talks mental illness

Recent figures show that approximately 10% of young people are affected by mental illness. As youth is portrayed as a time when everyone is free and happy, we do not ...
17 February 2013

Eat for a healthy heart

“Eating to keep the heart healthy is something we should be doing all our lives, not just when we reach middle age – and it shouldn’t be difficult to do," ...
16 February 2013

Inhaler recycling scheme

73 million inhalers are used in the UK every year and over 63% are placed in domestic bins after use. While most local authorities can recycle certain plastics, some inhaler components contain ...
16 February 2013

Diet-friendly foods that will boost your libido

Many people will concur test that the results of dieting – a slimmer figure and increased confidence – have a positive effect in the bedroom. However, according to chief nutritionist for ...