Health

5 October 2012

Diet food of the week: Belvita Duo Crunch Strawberry and Live Yogurt

Since we found Belvita Breakfast biscuits are mornings have never been the same.  They're filling, delicious and easy to grab and eat on the way.  The new addition to the extensive range ...
5 October 2012

Exercise of the Week: Rowing

Terry O’Neill, fitness consultant at Concept2 provides his top tips on rowing and an exercise guide on how to adopt the correct technique to gain the best results from a ...
5 October 2012

How to lose weight: quit working in an office

People are blaming their co-workers for bringing temptation to them as they try and shift the weight. Desk-based office employees put on an average of 10 pounds during their first year ...
4 October 2012

Breast augmentation: The perfect proportions of a beautiful breast

Leonardo de Vinci’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ defined the geometric proportions of the human body through art more than 500 years ago, and they are still used today as a guide for ...
4 October 2012

Hangover cure: Blackcurrants

Surely you know better than to buy anything labeled "hangover cure" for the mornings after a wild night, but there has to be something out there to ease the headache, nausea, ...
4 October 2012

Healthy food: Olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil, high in mono-saturated fats (good fats) is a key feature of the Mediterranean diet. Over the centuries scientists have linked the Mediterranean’s diet choices to reduced ...
3 October 2012

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your breasts from an early age

To increase survival rates of breast cancer through early detection, we need to be getting into the habit of checking our breasts from an early age. The Avon Breast Promise Report ...
3 October 2012

Cherry juice eases the pain of gout

Scientists at Boston University found that consuming up to three servings of 10-12 cherries each day reduced the risk of a gout attack. The study of 633 patients with gout found ...
2 October 2012

Women's weight yo-yos thanks to relationships

There are many factors which influence our weight loss or weight gain, but according to new research it's our relationships that have the biggest impact.  Almost half of women gain more ...
2 October 2012

Contraception access improved for the world's poorest women

Women have the right to contraception and now thanks to a new initiative more than 27 million women in the world's poorest nations will have access to the implant.  The initiative ...
2 October 2012

Health problems could be disguised by winter habits

Colder evenings are drawing in and the thought of curling up on the sofa in front of the TV is certainly more appealing than bracing the chilly wind outdoors. Watch ...
1 October 2012

Stoptober: Expert tips for quitting smoking

Middlesex University psychology expert Mark Coulson argues that smokers must remember that smoking is a dependency as well as an addiction.  Therefore giving up has physical as well as psychological effects, ...
1 October 2012

Women oblivious to signs of breast cancer

Despite being the most commonly diagnosed cancer, only 2 per cent of women can name five warning signs of breast cancer, according to shocking research from Breakthrough Breast Cancer.  The YouGov ...
30 September 2012

Exercise patterns: How do you work out?

Working out and keeping active has become a way of life for many people, and many more should be getting involved. But how do you like to exercise, on your ...
30 September 2012

Pink Aerobics - take part today

Pink Aerobics, created by Britain’s leading online sports bra retailer LessBounce, will return to Hyde Park to raise vital funds for the Pink Ribbon Foundation to kick off Breast Cancer ...
29 September 2012

Brits ignoring serious health symptoms and avoiding GP

Research published by Bupa reveals that two in five people have delayed visiting their doctor; even if they believed their symptoms could be potentially serious.  The study also identified that the ...
29 September 2012

Anxiety and sleep drug could increase risk of dementia in over 65s

People over 65 who take a drug used to treat anxiety and sleep problems could increase their risk of developing dementia by 50 per cent. Researchers from France followed 1063 people ...
28 September 2012

Fitness tips to get into your Little Black Dress

The ‘Little Black Dress’ time of year is fast approaching with Christmas parties and new year celebrations filling up the calendar. Instead of panicking about how to get in shape in ...
28 September 2012

Pomegranate health benefits

Pomegranates have long been hailed as a healthy food we should all be eating more of and new reasearch indicates that it can have a positive effect of arterial health, ...
28 September 2012

Asthma sufferers on the rise - but what is the cause?

With increasing number of asthma sufferers, more and more studies are focusing on the connection with vitamin D and asthma.  The causes of asthma have still not been adequately researched. However, ...
27 September 2012

Procyon: Health Product of the week

The beneficial effects of light and sound have been used for many years as an effective means of helping conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, stress and depression. Modern technology means that ...
27 September 2012

Julia Roberts' dental health tip

Julia Roberts' dazzling smile is almost as famous as her acting skills, finally we have the secret behind her mega watt smile.  The actress revealed that she owes her show-stopping smile ...
27 September 2012

Healthy food: Potatoes, the facts

Did you know...? – Potatoes & Health - The Facts Things you never knew about potatoes... 1. 15% of the UK’s entire vitamin C intake comes from the potato – more than ...
26 September 2012

Healthy food: Potatoes, the new 'Supercarb'

The potato can play a major role in ensuring a healthy, balanced diet for adults and children, according to research by the Potato Council.  Eating more potatoes can ensure that you ...