Health

15 February 2013

Nations laid back attitude to heart health leaves us at risk

Just one in ten people in Britain most fear developing heart disease over other health conditions despite it being the leading cause of death in the UK. Worryingly, even having a ...
15 February 2013

Obesity at 40 can cut life by 7 years

Being obese at 40 could shorten your life by up to 7 years, according to new research.  Even worse, if you're obese and continue to smoke, you are potentially cutting your ...
14 February 2013

Fifth of Brits admit sex is the only exercise they get

In order to help stave off the growing number of obesity, the government has issued a recommended level of activity that we all need to take part in, yet only ...
14 February 2013

The health benefits of beer

Beer, is a favored drink for many of us, but thanks to the so-called “beer belly”, beer has got a reputation as a “bad-for-you” beverage. The term alone seems to ...
13 February 2013

Women want the body of 'Heffer' Kelly Brook

Kelly Brook may have been named a 'heffer' by Katie Price, but this hasn't stopped her being loved by thousands of men and women.  Women aged 18-35 in the UK overwhelmingly ...
13 February 2013

Lung cancer set to become main cause of cancer deaths in women

Lung cancer is likely to overtake breast cancer as the main cause of cancer deaths among European women. New research published in the cancer journal Annals of Oncology found that this ...
13 February 2013

Morning breath is the ultimate passion killer

Research released today reveals that, for single Brits, bad morning breath is a bigger turn off than body odour, with 37% claiming it’s their biggest turn off. The research, commissioned by ...
12 February 2013

The length of the average diet - five weeks, two days and 43 minutes

While one in seven of women in Britain can stick with a diet for 13 weeks or more, nearly one in four succumb to their favourite food cravings after four ...
12 February 2013

Diet tips to keep you losing weight all year

January has been and gone and with that usually means the end of our New Year resolutions too.  Nutritionist, Lowri Turner, is all too familiar with common diet pitfalls, having advised ...
12 February 2013

Lose weight with Small Steps: Nadia Sawalha interview

Tell us about the Small Steps campaign that you're working on with Splenda at the moment. Small Steps is a great campaign for me to be working on because its actually ...
11 February 2013

The cost of caring is a fearing thought

Young and old share serious anxieties over the cost of caring for a family member who becomes frail, seriously ill or disabled – and say they could not cope on ...
11 February 2013

Healthy bone tips

Bones play many roles in the body from providing structure and anchoring muscles to protecting internal organs and storing calcium. Bones are continually changing with old bone being broken down and ...
11 February 2013

Dispelling the myths about fat

Why we need fat... Fats are distributed among all our body cells and fulfil a wide range of structural, storage and metabolic functions. They supply fuel for cells, provide a protective ...
10 February 2013

Fitness video: Banish the bingo wings

Toning your arms, particularly the tops of your arms takes hard work and a lot of patience. Here we have the tips to help you banish those bingo wings and help ...
9 February 2013

Fitness video: Circuit training

Circuit training is an effective method for burning fat and toning up muscle fast. High intensity circuit training will leave you feel breathless, but you will start to feel the benefits ...
8 February 2013

Fitness trends in group exercise

If you have trouble sticking to your fitness goals, it’s no secret that if you train as part of a group, you will be kept motivated and interested for longer. ...
7 February 2013

Why do healthy swimmers die?

Deaths of seemingly healthy athletes during competitive open water swimming could be explained by research. Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are looking into why more athletes die during the swim ...
7 February 2013

Strawberries and blueberries cut risk of heart attack by a third in women

Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by one-third – according to new research from the ...
7 February 2013

Fitness video: Bum and legs

Who doesn't want legs like Brooklyn Decker or a pert bym like Kylie Minogue?  Here are the exercises to help you achieve this.  The USN Makeover Challenge is helping you to get ...
6 February 2013

Fitness video: The all-over body workout

Get in shape fast with the help and demonstration of the all-over body workout video below.  These full body exercises combine cardio and strength and are taken from the USN Body ...
6 February 2013

Weight loss going nowhere? Here's why you're failing

One month ago, millions of us pledged to lose weight, give up smoking, stop drinking or start going to the gym once and for all. But how many of us ...
5 February 2013

Lose weight with perfectly portioned food

We barely have the time to carry out our day-to-day activites, never mind keep track of the calories that pass our lips, so thanks to Tasty Little Numbers it becomes ...
5 February 2013

Tinnitus - the facts

Tinitus is the medical term for any noises heard in the ears or head, and a study revealed a couple of years ago that revealed people were complaining to the ...
5 February 2013

Snack happy challenge: 21 almonds for 21 days

As the recently launched, Snack Happy challenge continues to gain momentum, superstar DJ, presenter and super mum, Zoe Ball has picked up the gauntlet and signed on to take the ...