Health

Is it best to lose weight at a fast or slow pace?
23 November 2014

Fast weight loss vs. slow - which is best in the long run?
There are many beliefs held about weight gain and obesity, which despite lack of evidence are still persistent.  How many people know the story of the Hare and the Tortoise ...

Banish the bad foods before Christmas to help you enjoy the festive period
22 November 2014

Diet tips to help you slim down before Christmas
Enjoy your indulgence over the festive period by putting effort into beforehand to ensure you look your best in your Christmas party dress. Celebrity Fitness and Nutrition Expert Lucy Wyndham-Read ...

Are you sure you know the best way to increase fertility?
21 November 2014

Unveiling the truth about infertility
With egg freezing and IVF high on the UK news agenda, there is much speculation surrounding the topic of assisted fertility. From lifestyle choices that might thwart the chances of ...

Do you have a right eating balance?
20 November 2014

How to eat right with food awakening
Food Awakening - Nutrition for NOW is an inspirational new book from top nutritional therapist, Julie Silver, which takes a uniquely spiritual approach to eating. The book teaches us to ...

Health on Female First
19 November 2014

How men can make the most of their gym session
Today marks International Men’s Day, the annual, global event focused on promoting men’s health and contributions in the community. With over 65% of men in the UK regularly exercising, finding a workout ...

Do you know your blood pressure number?
18 November 2014

High blood pressure affects five million – yet we have no idea
Experts have warned that more than five million people are considered ticking time bombs, as they are walking around with high blood pressure, but they have no idea they suffer ...

Follow these guidelines to ensure you get the best workout
17 November 2014

Get the most from your workout: 10 gym mistakes to avoid
New research revealed that women are increasing their workouts, but are they making mistakes whilst doing it?  There's no point in putting in so much work and effort if you're not ...

Health on Female First
16 November 2014

The hidden dangers of snacking
Snacking on unhealthy food in between meals may play havoc on your waistline, but you may be no better eating fruit either. And apple a day may keep the doctor away, ...

Don't let the winter get in the way of your training regime
15 November 2014

How to get in the mood to train this winter
Winter weather is here and that means there's plenty of excuses not to workout, but it’s important to keep your fitness levels up throughout winter.  And remember, your bikini body is ...

Health on Female First
14 November 2014

World Diabetes Day: The health facts
Today, November 14, marks World Diabetes Day, which for the past five years has centred on the theme of education and prevention of diabetes, highlighting the growing concerns about the global ...

A healthy diet consists of a range of foods from different groups
14 November 2014

Managing your diabetes with healthy eating
The role of nutrition and diet plays a large part in preventing, managing or even slowing the rate of complications associated with diabetes.  Today is World Diabetes Day so we take ...

Can you support World Diabetes Day?
13 November 2014

Take a Blood Sugar Selfie for World Diabetes Day
Health awareness campaigns are capitalising on the popularity of selfies this year, and the latest campaign launches for World Diabetes Day. Europe’s largest diabetes community, Diabetes.co.uk are hoping to raise awareness ...

Have you gave up gluten for a healthier diet?
12 November 2014

Gluten-free diets are influencing us to ditch wheat
Avoiding wheat has become the norm for almost a third of Brits because ‘fad’ diets like the Paleo Diet and Wheat Belly warn against gluten. But research shows that more than ...

Your fruit juices could contain more sugar than Coke
11 November 2014

'Healthy' juices have more sugar than coke

Are you making a conscious effort to be healthier and as a result giving yourself and your children fruit juices? Well you could be serving them more sugar than what ...

Rosie reveals how she thinks we can all eat healthier
11 November 2014

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley discusses healthy eating
Healthy eating should be part of our everyday lives, and lingerie model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley knows the importance of this. Rosie admits that she wishes people were better educated about nutrition and ...

Eating the right foods plays a big part in ageing
9 November 2014

Ageing gracefully with the help of your diet

We all know you are what you eat, and it’s important to know that your diet plays a big part in your ageing process. Erin McCann, nutritional consultant for Unbelievable Health ...

How to you approach healthy living?
8 November 2014

Using the 5:2 principles to get the health balance right
The 5:2 diet has taken the weight loss world by storm, with plenty of celebrities using the plan to keep them in their best possible shape, but new research shows ...

Hit the barre in the lead up to Christmas
7 November 2014

A Ballet workout to get your body toned and lean
With just seven weeks to until Christmas, thoughts turn to party season.  You might have a killer LBD at the ready, but do you have the confidence to make a memorable, ...

Can you make changes to your life for healthier living?
6 November 2014

Prevention of ill health needs to become a priority

The UK will fail to meet international commitments on reducing deaths from preventable diseases unless it prioritises the prevention of ill health, warn leading health charities. Without a national plan for ...

Health on Female First
6 November 2014

Mouth cancer becoming more common in ‘lower risk’ groups

This month sees Mouth Cancer Action Month take place, the charity campaign which aims to raise awareness of and save lives caused by mouth cancer – but do lower risk ...

Ready meals should be substituted for home-made food
5 November 2014

Ditching ready meals could save a month’s worth of calories
Do you want to help trim yours and your family’s waistlines? The average UK family could save over a month’s worth of calories every year by ditching ready meals and ...

Don't let stress take over your life, follow these tips
5 November 2014

National Stress Awareness Day: Top tips to beat it
While we are all living such hectic lives, it can be difficult to take time to focus on ourselves and notice the effects that stress can have not only on ...

Don't let the change in weather get you down
4 November 2014

3 ways to beat Seasonal Affective Disorder

With the onset of winter creating darker, colder days, it’s easy for S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder) to set in, sapping our energy and leaving us feeling blue. It’s even more ...

Do you know much about lung cancer?
3 November 2014

Health Matters: Lung Cancer Awareness
It's Lung Cancer Awareness Month, but how much do you really know about it? Today we de-mystify the myths surrounding the disease in a live web TV show, today at ...