Health

Natalie Bray
1 March 2018

10 Things You Should Know About Having An Eating Disorder
Whilst writing the comedy series Nutritiously Nicola!, which is based on my own experience of an eating disorder, I came to a few conclusions about having an eating disorder (ED). ...

1 in 4 women believes cervical screening detects ovarian cancer- sadly it doesn't
1 March 2018

10 Things You Never Knew About Ovarian Cancer
Every March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 10 things you should know about the disease. One of the most persistent and dangerous myths about ovarian cancer is that ...

Cold sores only develop on your lips
19 February 2018

Cold Sores: The Myths And Facts
In the UK, it is estimated that 75% of the population carry the herpes simplex virus which causes cold sores, with 20% of people in a growing UK population suffering ...

Is there more to just getting clean in the shower after exercising?
5 February 2018

The Health Benefits Of Showering After Exercise
Whether you’re a daily diver or a weekend runner, showering after exercise should be an essential part of your workout. Rather than simply keeping you clean, however, a post-workout shower can ...

Oliver Eaton
22 January 2018

Top Tips For Combatting Sciatica Naturally
By Oliver Eaton, ProHealth Clinic Sciatica is defined as pain in either one or both legs with possible tingling, numbness or weakness caused by the pinching of the sciatic nerve ...

Fear of the result
22 January 2018

What’s Stopping Women Going For Their Smear Test?
Smear tests provide the best protection against cervical cancer, yet one in four women don’t attend. So why are so many women not attending? Research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust ...

Dr Sharma
16 January 2018

10 Things You Never Knew About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Dr Rajendra Sharma, a fully qualified doctor with a specialist interest in Integrated Medicine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), has only been recognized by the medical profession in the UK ...

Charlotte (right) before
4 January 2018

After Losing Her Dad, Charlotte Turned To Food And The Scales Tipped Nearly 18 Stone
I started to put on weight when I lost my Dad back in 2004.  He had been ill for quite some time and it was a difficult time for us ...

Jessica before
4 January 2018

High Blood Pressure At The Age Of 30 Spurred Jessica To Lose Nearly 3 Stone
Jessica knew it was time to make a change when she was struggling with her day-to-day life and her weight was impacting her blood pressure. Determined to make a change ...

This is a period when friends and family need to keep a watchful eye and offer as much support as possible to their loved ones.
14 December 2017

Top 10 Tips For Surviving The Festive Season With An Eating Disorder
An estimated 6 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder and most of those that are affected are aged between 14-25-year olds. The festive period can ...

Jodie Goodacre
12 December 2017

Jodie Opens Up About Mental Health And Explains Why You Should Too
The Government has announced plans to help schools and colleges provide dedicated support to children and young people struggling with mental health problems. 22 year old Jodie Goodacre knew something ...

Keep moving and don't just sit on the couch all holiday
8 December 2017

10 Ways To Avoid Feeling Sluggish And Deflated Over Christmas
By health and wellness expert Jeannie di Bon After every Christmas comes the inevitable January panic. Armed with fresh gym gear, shiny new Fitbits and new resolutions, we flock to ...

Katherine Howells
5 December 2017

Weight Loss Success: Mum Loses Over 3 Stone!
Katherine Howells went from a size 10 to a size 18 while having her first child but she wanted to get back to her pre-prengnancy once weight again. Here she ...

Jessica Ennis Hill
5 December 2017

Who inspires us Brits to get involved in sport
You might be surprised about who’s inspiring Brits to get involved in sport. New study reveals it’s not just those performing on the pitch that are inspiring us to put ...

Side Leg Raise
23 November 2017

How To Keep Your Core Strong During Pregnancy
Don’t think being pregnant lets you off the hook when it comes to working your abs – in fact there’s even more reason to keep your core strong when you’re ...

There is still time to slim down before the festive season starts
23 November 2017

How To Drop A Dress Size In 7 Days To Get Christmas Party Ready
By Terri-Ann Nunns, Founder of the TerriAnn 7 Day Cleanse Prepare – Preparation is key to the success of any diet. Take a few hours to read about what it ...

Hair loss...
23 November 2017

Embarrassing Bodies And What To Do About Them
Let’s face it, some health conditions are more embarrassing than others. No one minds telling friends or colleagues about the ankle they sprained on their weekend run or the cough ...

I demand better for you
16 November 2017

10 Things You Should Know About Pancreatic Cancer
On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, 16 November 2017, organisations from across the globe will come together to Demand Better for pancreatic cancer patients. This year, the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition ...

The quality of the apples is key
15 November 2017

6 Benefits Of Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar
With party season coming up, over-indulging will be inevitable. Whether it’s work parties, dinners with friends, lots of drinking and no doubt, curing hangovers with stodgy food - Apple Cider ...

What causes pain during my period?
10 November 2017

Your Most Googled Period Questions, Answered
We get it - periods are necessary for a healthy cycle, but let’s face facts - we’re pretty sure that no women actually enjoys their period. It’s not even just ...

What's best to combat some of the damage caused by smoking all those years
9 November 2017

Sophie's Stoptober Journey (Week 4)
I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve made it to week 4 of my stop smoking journey! This is something I never thought I’d be able to do, so I’m ...

The Movember Foundation is the only global charity focused exclusively on men’s health.
3 November 2017

10 Things You Never Knew About Prostate Cancer
By Owen Sharp, CEO Movember Foundation When it comes to their health, the majority of men don’t really talk or take action when they feel something isn’t right.  Too many of them “tough it ...

Enjoy the seasonal fruit
3 November 2017

How To Stay Healthy Over Christmas
By Helen Bond, Consultant Dietitian Tis almost season to be jolly, but these days the festive season seems to kick-off long before you open the first door on your advent ...

Most of us know that connecting with nature is good for both health and happiness.
3 November 2017

10 Reasons Why Health And Happiness Are Interlinked
Do happier people live longer and are healthy people happier?  In recent years there has been an increased focus on happiness. From the United Nations to the UK government, happiness ...