Health

It's time women learn to love their body
20 October 2014

Body anxiety traps millions of women in poor health

The pressure of trying to achieve an unrealistic ‘ideal body’ is trapping millions of women in an unhealthy cycle of depression, short-term dieting, cosmetic intervention and eating disorders, according to ...

Don't let your weight loss come to a halt, fight temptation
19 October 2014

How to fight temptation of junk food

Junk food may not be good for our health, with very little nutrients, but that doesn't mean it's not to resist. It's everywhere. Junk food fills our high streets, TV adverts ...

Don't turn your back on healthy eating when the colder weather sets in
18 October 2014

Healthy eating tips for autumn
As the colder months set in, we find ourselves turning to more stodgy foods which in turn leads to weight gain, so here we share some healthy eating tips for ...

Health on Female First
17 October 2014

Stretch marks top pregnancy fear
During pregnancy there are plenty of ups and downs, from feeling nauseous to being on cloud nine with happiness. But the effects it has on your body afterwards is the ...

Health on Female First
17 October 2014

How to find winter vitality

When the winter months come around shorter, darker and colder days can leave us wishing that we could hibernate on the sofa for the duration while having to power through ...

If you love the exercise you do, you won't find it a chore to do
16 October 2014

How to learn to love exercise
We all know that exercise is good for us.  We join gyms, start running, buy home workout DVDs, all in the quest for a fitter, slimmer, more toned body and ...

Health on Female First
15 October 2014

The experts explain PMT
PMT (Pre-menstrual tension) plays havoc with women's lives, according to new research by vitamin brand Healthspan and small changes you can make to your lifestyle could help.  Nearly a quarter of females ...

Health on Female First
14 October 2014

Deadly blood clots brought to light on World Thrombosis Day
Every 37 seconds one person in the western world dies from a blood clot, and sitting for too long could increase your risk of forming one somewhere in your system. And ...

How can we tackle the obesity crisis?
13 October 2014

Obesity crisis could take 10 years to sort
The obesity crisis took a new turn this weekend, as a new report revealed that nothing less than a cross-sector, 5-10 year strategy is required to tackle the problem. ‘Careless eating ...

Get washboard abs with these helpful tips
12 October 2014

How to get washboard abs
The squat challenge is out the window for some women who have turned their attention to their abs. Washboard abs are certainly having their moment in the health and fitness ...

What causes your anxiety?
11 October 2014

How to deal with anxiety and stress
Mental Health statistics revealed by the Mental Health Foundation to celebrate World Mental Health Day (October 10) show that one in four people now experience some kind of mental health ...

Health on Female First
10 October 2014

Empowering women to look after their own breast health

We all know that lifestyle difference can now help prevent cancers and looking after our breast health through lifestyle choices can really make a difference. Our breasts change in different ...

This particular form of HPV can cause mouth cancer
10 October 2014

Smokers have greater chance of catching HPV

Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of having a STI linked to mouth cancer three times, according to new research; which in turn significantly increases the risk of developing the disease. The ...

Zoella is helping encourage people to speak out about mental health
9 October 2014

Zoella helps support mental health charity
Zoella is using her Youtube stardom to help raise awareness for mental health, something you should be aware of. Zoella is the YouTube star and teen icon, real name Zoe ...

Stem cell research has received millions to fund it in the past few years
8 October 2014

Stem cells – do you know what they do for health?
Life and death is the big difference for patients with leukaemia and other blood conditions if they don't get a stem cell transplant - yet many people aren't aware of ...

Could a competition get your children to choose healthier foods?
8 October 2014

Contests could boost children’s healthy eating habits

Getting children to eat healthy fruits and vegetables may be a struggle for some parents, and a contest could be the answer to get them to eat their greens. A study ...

Do you know which foods you should be eating?
7 October 2014

Making the right diet and nutrition choices

It’s often believed that cutting calories is the only way to lose weight, but choosing the right foods is more important for you nutrition and health. Replacing processed food with ‘real’ ...

Even MPs struggle to meet the healthy guidelines
7 October 2014

Nation's MPs don't meet government health guidelines
The government has specific health guidelines it suggests we follow for a healthy lifestyle, but a new study reveals even MPs struggle to meet them. The health and lifestyle choices of ...

Health on Female First
6 October 2014

Moderate alcohol intake affects sperm quality
Just five units of alcohol, around four pints, could diminish a man's opportunity of children, according to new research. The more alcohol consumed, the weaker the quality of sperm, finds ...

Juicing should be part of our everyday diet
6 October 2014

Health nutritionist explains the importance of juicing
Madeleine Shaw is a well-known nutritionist and health coach, plus she's best friends with Millie Mackintosh, and she wants to encourage people to enjoy fruit and vegetable juices as part ...

Reduce your risk of a hypoglycaemia attack by controlling your diabetes
5 October 2014

Hypo Awareness Week: Manage your diabetes to reduce your risk
In light of Hypo Awareness Week (29 Sept – 5 Oct), London Bridge Hospital www.londonbridgehospital.com has rolled out its campaign to raise awareness of hypoglycaemia (a medical emergency that involves an abnormally diminished ...

Do you know your cholesterol level?
4 October 2014

How healthy is your cholesterol?
Six in 10 adults have raised cholesterol – are you one of them? This month is Heart UK’s National Cholesterol month, but how many of us know this important figure? Cholesterol ...

Can you kick the habit this month?
3 October 2014

Stoptober: The facts about being addicted to smoking
During October, thousands of people across England are taking part in Stoptober - a 28 day challenge to stop smoking. This initiative supports people to go a whole month during ...

Health on Female First
3 October 2014

World Smile Day: How to get whiter teeth
It's World Smile Day and of course we all want a gleaming smile, but how do you manage that when there are delicious red wines to drink and even more ...