Health

28 March 2012

Chocolate makes you thinner

We can now rejoice, it's the research that we've been hoping and praying would soon be proved, that eating chocolate regularly actually makes you thinner. The US study found that people ...
28 March 2012

Cherries on the way to 'superfruit' status as popularity soars

Cherries are on their way to becoming the latest fruit to achieve “superfruit” status amid growing evidence of their many health benefits. Although apple and orange still dominate globally, cherries featured ...
28 March 2012

'Too strong' painkillers on sale over the counter

Thousands of packs of an over-the-counter painkiller could have higher-strength prescription tablets inside, a Government health watchdog warned yesterday. They are believed to contain the wrong co-codamol tablets - 30mg/500g instead ...
27 March 2012

Cosmetic procedures still on the rise

Despite the current financial climate the number of cosmetic procedures carried out in the USA increased by nearly 9% during 2010 according to figures released by the American Society for ...
27 March 2012

Tips on how to get that beach body we all want

The sun comes out and we're all quick to enjoy it, but in the back of our mind it's a little reminder of what's to come.  And what's to come is ...
27 March 2012

Team GB Olympic Swimming hopeful, Hannah Miley shares her training regime

After her spectacular performance at the British Olympic trials, Hannah Miley the Garioch swimmer is now being touted as the next Rebecca Adlington. Hannah is now undoubtedly one of Britain’s best ...
26 March 2012

UK Government Regulator knew about PIP problems back in March 2010, says professor

In March 2010 the MHRA was informed by the French regulatory authorities (AFSSAPS) that most PIP silicone gel breast implants manufactured from January 2001 were filled with an unapproved silicone ...
26 March 2012

Takeaway pizzas as salty as seawater

Takeaway pizzas could have your entire recommended daily allowance of salt, according to a health charity. They have been found to have up to 10g of salt in them - a ...
26 March 2012

The ultimate marathon survival guide

If you’re planning on going for gold in this year’s marathon, your normal training regime will need a complete overhaul. Preparing your body for the huge physical strain will take time ...
24 March 2012

Treat your hay fever the natural way

Allergic rhinitis or hay fever can be miserable, causing a blocked nose, runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing, all caused by inflammation of the sinuses due to pollen. Some people may ...
23 March 2012

All you need to know about your Recommended Daily Allowance

We're consantly bombarded with the acronym RDA but do we actually know what it means, and how it should be affecting our diets? Our Recommended Daily Allows refrs to the amount ...
23 March 2012

Daily dose of aspirin can keep cancer at bay

Taking a daily dose of aspiring could reduce the chance of dying from cancer, according to vital research. The three new studies published by The Lancet add to mounting evidence of ...
23 March 2012

Obesity could harm the brain as well as the heart

We've all been made aware of the risks tht obesity can have on our hearts, but new research indicates that it also puts you at risk of brain decline later ...
22 March 2012

Have a healthy lunch

New research has indicated that more and more people are taking their lunch to work in a bid to save some money.  Buying your lunch from stores certainly does add up, ...
22 March 2012

Weight loss surgery on the rise, but is it the answer?

The NHS recently revealed that more and more people are choosing surgery as a form of weight loss. Figures indicate that weight loss operations have risen 12 per cent in the ...
22 March 2012

Mr Motivator wants us to turn our home into the gym

Finding the time to fit in exercise is difficult sometimes, so why not turn your home into the gym?  Picking up a mop or duster can not only make a contribution ...
21 March 2012

Spring Clean Your Life

We often just focus on our homes when it comes to Spring Cleaning, but Spring is the perfect season to detox the mind and body…especially if your New Year Resolutions ...
21 March 2012

Getting a good night's sleep

Whether it’s curling up after a long day at work, snuggling under the duvet on a cold winter’s evening or sleeping in on a lazy Sunday morning, our beds should ...
20 March 2012

The Greener Way To Relax

Everyone has their own ways to relax, unwind and de-stress, but a new study shows that there could be a cheap and simple way to let those anxieties drift away… A ...
20 March 2012

Spring into Shape

2012 is now in full swing, and with the days getting longer and the temperature rising – Spring is firmly on the way. The new season offers a good incentive to ...
20 March 2012

Inflammatory protein plays a role in heart disease

A protein involved in inflammation is a contributing cause in the development of heart disease, new research led by the University of Cambridge has discovered.   The findings suggest that targeting ...
19 March 2012

Breastfeeding guidelines unhelpful to mothers

Advising women to breastfeed exclusively for six months is not helpful, according to a new study. Recommendations that babies should be breastfed for six months, without introducing solid foods or other ...
19 March 2012

Downs Syndrome Awareness Week

Out of 1000 babies born one will have Down's Syndrome. That's around 750 babies in the UK every year. It has been assumed that people with this condition cannot do many ...
18 March 2012

Anti-obesity campaigns aren't working, according to campaigners

We're facing a national obesity epidemic and according to Which? the government haven't done enough to curb the rising numbers. They explained in a new report that attempts to tackle the ...