Health

Gluten free
19 November 2012

Gluten-free diet: The facts
1. What is a gluten-free diet in basic terms?  Gluten is a protein compound found most commonly in the grains wheat, barley, rye and oats. This protein gives the flour e.g ...

Boot Camp in a bottle
19 November 2012

Weight loss diet: Boot Camp in a bottle
Like many woman, over the years Cait Chidgey, 40 from London, had tried hundreds of different diets in pursuit of a slimmer figure, but to no avail. As the director ...

Adaptive yoga
18 November 2012

Adaptive yoga launched for people with disabilities
The Westway Sports Centre in West London has launched a new Adaptive Yoga class, the first of its kind in the UK, which is aimed at people with limited mobility ...

First aid
18 November 2012

First aid: How much do you know?
The British public has a worrying gap in their first aid knowledge, according to new research. The findings from medical jewellery company Icegems.co.uk highlights that 76% of people don’t recognise symptoms, ...

Are you experiencing deep breath moments?
18 November 2012

Life is tougher than ever before
Life is hard, we all know that. But new research indicated that 25% of Brits are finding they experience more challenging deep breath situation today than ten years ago. The study ...

Jane Greenwood shares her story
17 November 2012

Real Life: Magnesium cures chronic fatigue hell
Help could be on hand to assist the relief of a debilitating health condition which causes extreme fatigue, a long term sufferer claims. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a condition which causes ...

Are you feeling more tired than usual?
17 November 2012

Wipe out winter tiredness with these tips
The winter has hit, and so have our tiredness levels. For some reason we're feeling lerthagic and ready for bed - at most points of the day. To help the nation ...

Are you suffering from pains?
16 November 2012

Chronic pain sufferers failing to seek medical advice
New research suggests that Britain’s chronic pain sufferers are failing to seek professional help to manage their condition – leaving them suffering in silence and needlessly missing out on healthcare ...

Do you know the signs of depression?
16 November 2012

Women more likely to be depressed than men
Women are more likely to be identified as having symptoms of depression and mental health disorders than men, according to research by Dr Viren Swami at the University of Westminster. The ...

It seems that we're eating too much food
16 November 2012

Over-indulged? It's not just you, we're all at it
Knowing when to stop eating is definitely something that we should all be aware of, but who actually listens to their body whilst they're enjoying a meal? It would seem, ...

Health on Female First
16 November 2012

Ease your menopausal pain with pharmacy products
Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals available on every high street without an appointment. So it’s not surprising that some women are using over-the-counter (OTC) products to ease mild to ...

Nicola McLean
15 November 2012

Nicole McLean undergoes Lipoglaze for Christmas weight loss
Research shows that the average woman puts on 5lb over the Christmas and New Year holiday. But rather than wait until January to shed that extra flab, increasing numbers of stars ...

Exercise outside
15 November 2012

Exercise routine: British Military Fitness
Something that says Military Fitness in the title hints at hard work, but as the saying goes, no pain no gain. Not only will you feel the benefit of a British ...

Don't let allergies in the home affect you
15 November 2012

Indoor Allergy Week: Tips to help you through
As winter sets in and we spend more time indoors, it is important to make sure we are as allergy-free as possible. National Indoor Allergy Week takes place this week ...

Almonds
14 November 2012

Healthy snack: Almonds
Those who suffer with Type 2 Diabetes would benefit from snacking on almonds according to new research.  A new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants with type ...

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease
14 November 2012

Young coeliac fighting fit thanks to vitamin D boost
A 9-year-old Cambridge coeliac who has faced a daily struggle to absorb the essential nutrients her body needs, has boosted her levels of vitamin D to stay healthy. Miranda was born ...

Are you suffering in silence?
14 November 2012

Hearing loss is being suffered in silence
Those suffering from hearing loss are too embarrassed to admit it, according to new research.  The study found that almost 9 out of 10 over 50s suffer from hearing loss.  An incredible ...

Health on Female First
14 November 2012

Mouth cancer awareness 'getting worse', says charity
Mouth cancer has continued to decline over the last three years, according to a new survey.  The survey, commissioned as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month by the British Dental Health ...

How have you helped support Breast Cancer Care?
14 November 2012

888ladies supporting Breast Cancer Care
Breast cancer affects 1 in 3 people, so the chances are you or someone in your life has suffered with this disease. But the question remains, what are you doing to ...

The Balance Box diet is amazing, you enjoy the food and lose the weight
13 November 2012

Healthy diet plan: Balance Box
Having tried plenty of diets over the years, some of which have seen me shed the pounds, some have left me dizzy and some have just left me craving the ...

Are you allergic to your bed?
13 November 2012

Allergic to the bedroom?
The bedroom is the most allergic room in the house, according to the national charity Allergy UK.  77%  of those with an indoor allergy suffer in the bedroom, but 41% recognise ...

Exercise
13 November 2012

How to exercise in winter
As winter draws in along with the ability to perhaps let things go a bit and hide your body behind extra layers of clothing, new statistics released today by Fitbit ...

Don’t Forget Some Toe TLC This Winter
12 November 2012

Don’t Forget Some Toe TLC This Winter

As you prepare to tuck your feet away for the cold season, it doesn’t mean they don’t still deserve some TLC. In fact they deserve the same amount of attention, ...

Eat a grapefruit a day and feel the benefits
12 November 2012

Healthy food: Grapefruit is in season
With the long, dark nights already setting in and a cold winter ahead, it’s time to bring a little sunshine to your life with juicy Florida grapefruit. The delicious and ...