Health

Are you looking after your skin the sun?
3 November 2012

Skin cancer pill looks positive

The skin cancer pill, Zelboraf, has received positive guidance from The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).  The Institute hace recommended Zelboraf for the treatment of BRAF mutation positive unresectable ...

Raw Smoothies
2 November 2012

Healthy food: NOSH Detox Raw Smoothies
The world doesn’t need a new smoothie, it needs a better one. Multi award winning NOSH Detox, the home detox delivery service with a celebrity fan base including Gwyneth Paltrow, Georgia ...

Regular exercise can reduce the risk of dementia
2 November 2012

Exercise reduces risk of dementia in older people
Older people who engage in regular physical activity reduce their risk  of dementia. According to the study in the journal stroke, vascular-related dementia is reduced by 40 percent and cognitive impairment ...

Halle Berry and the infamous Bond shot
1 November 2012

Get A Body Like A Bond Girl
Inspired by the premiere of ‘Skyfall’ we’ve decided to team up with the secret author of #DiaryOfACelebrityStomach, known only on twitter as @ALifeOfLettuce (www.twitter.com/ALifeOfLettuce ), to uncover the diet and ...

Health on Female First
1 November 2012

Bad breath is silencing us
It’s ‘hello’ to halitosis (bad breath) and tackling embarrassing problems as new research reveals that the majority of us would want someone to tell us if we have bad breath, ...

Does soup hold the key to your waist line?
1 November 2012

Diet tips: Soup can make you thin
We all want to find that magic food that can help us shift the pounds, and nutritionist Fiona Kirk believes she has just the thing.  Fiona is on a mission to ...

Dani Harmer
31 October 2012

Dani Harmer undergoes weight loss treatment to combat nasty trolls
She has been targeted by internet trolls over her weight since starring in Strictly Come Dancing. Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer has admitted she gets upset when people say she looks ...

Cosmetic surgery
31 October 2012

Dr Hilary Jones launches safer injectables campaign

 Dr Hilary Jones has joined forces with Baroness Trish Morris of Bolton, Chair of TreatmentsYouCanTrust.org.uk to launch a new safer injectables campaign.  Launching ahead of the peak period for cosmetic injectable ...

Halloween health horrors
31 October 2012

Halloween Health Horrors
But don’t be too terrified... we have selected some of the best products available to deliver us from these evils! 1.    Terrifying Toes! Many of us suffer from bunions, corns, creepy calluses ...

Health on Female First
30 October 2012

Women risking anaemia and osteoporosis by not addressing digestive complaints
British women are putting their health at risk by ignoring seemingly ‘unimportant’ digestive complaints, according to a new survey by a2 Milk UK. Despite an overwhelming majority of British women experiencing ...

Health on Female First
30 October 2012

Prostate cancer risk reduced by tomato pill
This ‘Movember’, men can do one simple thing to reduce their risk of prostate cancer by ensuring they get a regular does of lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, and ...

How do you treat your cold or flu?
30 October 2012

Cold and flu: The hygiene habits of Brits
It’s that time of year again when every second person at work has a cold, every time you get on the bus someone sneezes on you and everywhere you look ...

Vitamin D
30 October 2012

Vitamin D: The reason behind this essential
So what’s all the vitamin D fuss about? As winter approaches, and dark nights set in, the importance of vitamin D, aptly named ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is stronger than ever. Research reveals ...

Psoriasis is an incurable condition
29 October 2012

Psoriasis: The facts
World Psoriasis Day takes place today in the hope of bringing to light information and awareness of this skin condition. We have all of the facts you need to know to ...

Spend time with your family and have fun together
29 October 2012

Family Wellbeing clinic: Question answered by child expert Leigh-Anne Stradeski
Half-term is still upon some children, so if you're looking on keeping them entertained this week or already thinking about the Christmas break then we have the expert advice just ...

Your family health and well-being questions are answered here
29 October 2012

Family Wellbeing clinic: Question answered by Dr Pat Spungin
Last week we launched the ‘Actimel Family Wellbeing’ online forum where we allowed you to post your family health and wellbeing questions and have them answered by the experts.  Dr Pat Spungin, ...

Exercise to look your best this Christmas
28 October 2012

How to exercise your way into the festive season
It's time to get in shape for the festive season and with the help of Fitness First we have a simple winter workout for you to follow.  If you're dreading getting ...

Ensure the winter months don't affect your sleep pattern
28 October 2012

How to Adjust to the Dark Mornings
There is a good chance you will be reading this through bleary eyes. You may try to attribute your new found lethargy to the noticeably darker mornings, and already be ...

Don't let the winter month dampen your spirit
27 October 2012

Stay happy this winter with these useful tips
The winter has most definitely set in, but don't let the blues get you down. Follow the tips to make sure you stay happy in the coming months.  Plusnet has worked ...

Health on Female First
27 October 2012

New drug could bring hope to millions of women living with fibroids
A new treatment will be launched in the UK which could help the millions of women suffering from uterine fibroids – a condition which is the most common cause of ...

sleep
26 October 2012

Survive the clocks going back
This weekend, it becomes a little bit harder to get up in the mornings. The clocks go back on Sunday, signalling the end of British Summer Time and colder darker ...

What are you carrying around all day?
26 October 2012

Gym bags are causing damage to our posture
Gym goers need to lighten their load after suffering from back and neck pains at least once a week as a result of carrying heavy work and gym bags. The Saucony ...

Do you want to shape up for Christmas?
26 October 2012

Diet plan - the Little Black Dress

The majority of women diet in the run up to the Christmas party season according to new research – and experts insist that you should have already started yours. Whether ladies ...

Are you having trouble with sleep?
25 October 2012

Stress-related insomnia: The facts
- Why do so many of us have problems sleeping these days? Has the problem got worse? Although I cannot say that the problem of sleep has got worse, stress and ...