Health News

Mental illness has a stigma attached to it
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...
A giant inhaler was placed in Victoria Station, London to launch the scheme
16 February 2013

Inhaler recycling scheme

GSK have launched a new scheme, Complete the Cycle to encourage people to recycle their inhalers, this could...
Could obesity shorten your life?
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.
There needs to be more regular blood pressure monitoring
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...
Half of Travellers Falls ill Because of Drinking Dirty Water
15 February 2013

Travel News: Half of Travellers Fall ill Because of Drinking Dirty Water

More than half of all travellers are getting ill through drinking dirty water abroad
Enjoy beer in moderation and reap the health benefits
14 February 2013

The health benefits of beer

Dr Kathryn O’Sullivan she tells us more about beer and the wellbeing and nutritional benefits it can have...
What exercise do you partake in?
14 February 2013

Fifth of Brits admit sex is the only exercise they get

Exercise is an integral part to our overall health, yet 195 of Brits say that sex is the only strenuous...
Health on Female First
13 February 2013

Morning breath is the ultimate passion killer

Looking for some love in the morning? Then you need to ensure you're clean from morning breath as Brits admit...
Kelly Brook was branded a heffer by Katie Price
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...
How will you cover the cost of care?
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...
Maintain healthy bones with these tips
11 February 2013

Healthy bone tips

Bones play many roles in the body from providing structure and anchoring muscles to protecting internal organs...
Eating fat doesn't necessarily mean you will be
11 February 2013

Dispelling the myths about fat

Fat is an essential part of our diet that we need every day to ensure our body keeps ticking through and we get...
Ellie Simmonds
9 February 2013

Parenting News: David Beckham and Ellie Simmonds Join Sainsbury’s to get Kids Active

Sainsbury’s announces Active Kids 2013 scheme with ambassadors David Beckham and Ellie...
Why do healthy swimmers die?
7 February 2013

Why do healthy swimmers die?

Deaths of seemingly healthy athletes during competitive open water swimming could be explained by research.
Health on Female First
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...
Tinnitus is the medical term for any noises heard in the ears
5 February 2013

Tinnitus - the facts

Tinnitus affects 4.7 million people in the UK, yet so many don't know exactly what it is and how it develops...
Get your summer holiday booked and have something to look forward too
4 February 2013

Going on holiday is good for your health

Sun, sea and sand. It sounds like bliss doesn't it. Not only do you get a healthy glow off holiday, feel great...
Do you run?
4 February 2013

9 reasons to run

I'm sure there are hundreds of reason that you can come up with not to run, but I'm going to give you just 9 on...
Don't suffer with a sore throat - keep it healthy with these tips
2 February 2013

Keep your throat healthy with these tips

If there was a gold medal for talking, Britain would fare very well as new research reveals we are a nation of...
Dry eyes are a common eye complaint
2 February 2013

Make your eye health a priority

The gift of sight is so importance to us, yet taking better care of our eyes isn’t often top of our priority...
Are you getting the most out of your workout?
1 February 2013

The best fitness workout for you

A ten minute burst of exercise or an hour in the gym - which would you prefer? A new study shows that bursts of...
Lifting weights is an essential part to getting fit
1 February 2013

Weight loss going nowhere? You may be doing the wrong exercises

Women who are keen to lose weight are often doing the wrong exercises, according to the Register of...
Cholesterol definitely needs to be addressed more
31 January 2013

How to lower you cholesterol

High cholesterol is increasingly common, affecting 2 out of 3 adults over the age of 40 in the UK.
Health on Female First
30 January 2013

'Eastenders is on' - the excuses MEN are using not to have sex

Research indicates that more and more men are coming up with excuses not to have sex with their partners,...