Health

11 November 2011

Fewer women choosing home births

The number of women giving birth at homes has fell in the last 50 years. Just one in 40 women now gives birth at home, down from one in three ...
11 November 2011

High-fibre diet cuts bowel cancer

We're all aware the benefits of eating a high-fibre diet and what it does for our gut, but new research has also foudn that it can also protect against bowel ...
11 November 2011

Women taking risks with contraception

"The chances of falling pregnant are slim, let's just risk it," more than half of British women have thought this at some point in their lives, according to new research. ...
11 November 2011

Greg Whyte on winter fitness and health

Greg Whyte is a world renown expert at helping non-athletes to compete amazing feats. He's worked with Eddie Izzard and his super marathon; Christine Bleakley water skiing across the Channel; ...
11 November 2011

Adults suffering from Peter Pan syndrome

Millions of adults are acting like celebs, living like teenagers and wearing ‘young people’s clothes’ - all while fulfilling their commitments with a childlike humour.So is it the Peter Andres, ...
10 November 2011

Artificial light disrupts sleep

You can't sleep at night, yet you struggle to get out of the bed in the morning. Does this sound like your daily routine? Researchers at the Surrey Sleep Research ...
10 November 2011

Claudia Winkleman is encouraging women to take time for themselves

Claudia Winkleman is a busy, working mum. She knows only too well of the stresses that come with this and how important it is for us all to take just ...
9 November 2011

Mouth ulcers - the facts

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month which aims to raise awareness of the disease and help save 30,000 lives over the next decade through early detection. At current rates the ...
9 November 2011

Brits unaware of prevalence of high cholesterol

Eight out of ten adults in the UK are unaware of the prevalence of high cholesterol, with just 8 per cent recognising that it affects two in three adults, a ...
9 November 2011

Spotting dementia in loved ones this Christmas

With the hectic Christmas period on the horizon, many of us are beginning to plan visits to see relatives we haven’t seen in a while. You might compliment them if ...
8 November 2011

Movember moustache styling tips for your man

If your man is taking part this Movember, then showing them this video may stop you from feeling embarrassed of their un-styled moustache. The video gives top tips on how ...

8 November 2011

Don't cut the carbs in your pre-Christmas diet

‘Tis nearly the season to fit into that slinky black dress but experts are warning women to take care when embarking on fad diets, in a bid to shift those ...
8 November 2011

New resource launched for teenage psoriasis sufferers

The Psoriasis Association have launched a new resource designed to offer emotional and psychological support to teenagers and young people living with psoriasis.  The new website provides simple day-to-day tips ...
8 November 2011

Bizarre cases causing real emergencies to be put on hold

Being unable to remove false nails and seeking treatment for a sick dog are just some of the 'inappropriate' reasons why people attend A&E, new research has revealed. A new ...
8 November 2011

Six out of ten people with dementia go undiagnosed

Six out of ten people with dementia in England go undiagnosed, new figures have revealed. This results in almost 400,000 people going without the vital support the NHS and social ...
7 November 2011

Super food feature: Winter-warmer drinks

As the winter nights draw in and the thermals come out it’s tempting to turn to a mug of steaming tea or coffee to keep cozy, but is your hot ...
7 November 2011

Mouth cancer - their stories

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month and with 6,000 new cases every year, mouth cancer now kills more people than cervical and testicular cancer combined. Drinking alcohol to excess, smoking, poor ...
4 November 2011

Frequently asked questions about periods

Periods, they come and go at the same time each month and everytime they do, they're no more welcome than last time. They leave us feeling bloated, irritated and sometimes ...
4 November 2011

Lung cancer is UK's biggest killer and women aren't certain of the symptoms

Despite lung cancer being the UK's biggest cancer killer, only 6 per cent of women would be confident knowing the signs and symptoms of it. Despite lung cancer having the ...
4 November 2011

Busy Brits forgetting five things a day

Looks like buying a notepad and pen should be at the top of our shopping lists, as busy Brits forget on average five important facts or tasks every day. Forgetting ...
3 November 2011

Post-pregnancy surgery - getting your body back

Society has changed, we all know that. Women now have the choice of when to have their children and many are choosing to have them later in life. Recent figures ...
3 November 2011

Women have no time for themselves

Thank God we have recordable devices, otherwise us women may never have the time to sit and watch TV show. Hard-working women are so busy juggling their work and homes ...
3 November 2011

Bonfire Night safety precautions

It's Bonfire Night this weekend, which means that we need to take a little extra care. According to research, every year ten people lose their sight due to fireworks and ...
3 November 2011

Women don't know how much protein they need

Women are focusing on the wrong thing when attempting to lose weight. New research has revealed that women are overlooking the importance of protein and focusing on fat and carbohydrates ...