Health

Health on Female First
5 August 2014

Alternative contraception to the pill
We reported the news last week that women taking the contraceptive pill are 50% more likely to develop breast cancer, compared to those who choose contraception that contains low levels ...

Here we share some tips for talking to your child about mental health
4 August 2014

How to talk about mental health with your children
One in ten young people will experience a mental health problem, that's three in every class, yet there is still a huge amount of stigma surrounding mental illness with people, ...

Health on Female First
4 August 2014

Rise in vasectomies for British men
Enquiries for vasectomies in the UK has shot up by a whopping 164% in the past 12 months, according to new research from private healthcare search engine, WhatClinic.com. Vasectomy reversals are ...

It's important to have the right shoes when exercising
4 August 2014

Top tips for buying workout trainers
Everyone seems to be on their summer body exercise kick at the minute. However, many people experience unnecessary strain and injury due to the wrong choice of trainers for their chosen ...

Foxes reveals her favourite songs to run to
3 August 2014

Foxes reveals her ultimate running playlist

Foxes has teamed with adidas to launch their revolutionary new running shoe, and has revealed her top tracks to get fit too.   Ahead of the release of her new single ...

Don't let IBS get you down
3 August 2014

Taking the pain out of IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is Britain’s most common digestive complaint, affecting nearly a fifth of the population – so if you suffer, we have the guide to take the pain away. Registered Nutritional Therapist ...

Do you know the difference between brown and white fat?
2 August 2014

Is brown fat best for the body?

Brown fat could help our fight against obesity and diabetes, according to new research, but do you know what it is? Weight management expert and founder of Vavista.com, Dr Sally Norton ...

Health on Female First
1 August 2014

How your diet impacts your oral health

There are so many diets and weight loss tips and tricks around that it can be a real struggle to decide which one to try out. With the summer holiday ...

Breast cancer risk could be increased by the pill
1 August 2014

Recent use of birth control pills increases breast cancer risk
Women who recently used birth control pills had an increased risk of breast cancer, according to new research published in Cancer Research. The study found that those women who used pills ...

Kimberly Wyatt
31 July 2014

Kimberly Wyatt felt pressured into staying slim
Kimberly Wyatt felt pressured into staying slim whilst she was in the Pussycat Dolls. The former Doll has admitted that the group's management forced the girls into staying in shape by ...

Is your shop-bought salad packed with salt?
31 July 2014

Healthy salads packed with secret salt

Ordering a salad when eating out may seem like the healthy choice, but a new survey reveals that huge amounts of salt continue to be added to many restaurant, café ...

Do you drink enough water?
31 July 2014

Body and health myths exposed
We’ve all heard them, the body and health myths that creep up time and time again, but we’re here to bust those myths and put you straight. With the help of ...

Sam Faiers wants us to love our gut
30 July 2014

Sam Faiers urges nation to #LoveYourGut
Sam Faiers has teamed up with Love Your Gut to support this year’s Gut Week (11th -17th August 2014). Gut Week is part of Love Your Gut, an ongoing campaign which ...

Keep safe at a festival with this advice
30 July 2014

Festival health advice
Rainy days are becoming few and far between, the BBQs are being dusted off and over 300 music festivals across the UK are preparing to open their gates to thousands ...

Breast cancer treatments could be revolutionised
29 July 2014

Breast cancer treatments transformed with single-dose radiotherapy
An innovative new type of radiotherapy used just once for breast cancer is set to be recommended for NHS patients. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published ...

Would you take pills to help aid your bikini body?
29 July 2014

Slimming pill sales soar as people search for bikini body in a bottle

It’s certainly bikini weather, but do you have your bikini body ready? It would seem we don’t as slimming supplement makes have seen a huge last minute rush for natural ...

Health on Female First
28 July 2014

World Hepatitis Day: Experts call for greater awareness of the ‘Silent Epidemic’
Ahead of World Hepatitis Day, 28th July 2014, United European Gastroenterology (UEG) call for greater awareness of the symptoms of hepatitis C, a blood-borne virus that increases the risk of ...

All of the walking and dancing burns lots of calories
28 July 2014

Getting fit at a festival
Glastonbury and V are the best festivals for a music fan's health, according new research. Traditionally viewed as 72 hour food & drink binges, research from Withings demonstrates that festival-goers actually ...

Does your child need to cut down on sugary drinks?
28 July 2014

Sugar in drinks and processed food is harming our kids – how can we avoid it?
Most people will have been horrified by the recent news that rotting teeth is the biggest cause of primary school children being hospitalised – and dentists are increasingly removing children’s ...

Inflammation helps us to stay healthy
27 July 2014

Inflammation: Everything you need to know

Inflammation is often a word used in the health sector, but do you know what this common health issue actually is? Katy Mason DIPCNMFNTP, Nutritionist at NutriCentre.com explores this common health ...

We need to show our stomachs some love
27 July 2014

Stomach is voted the most hated part of the body

Stomachs have been voted the most hated part of the body by the British public, followed by love handles and bingo wings, according to new research by Harley Street clinic, ...

Does ageing scare you?
26 July 2014

Fear of ageing kicks in at 50
With the population living longer than ever before, it is somewhat of a concern that two thirds of women aged 50 and over are already worrying about getting old. Anxieties about ...

Are losing weight in preparation for your holiday?
26 July 2014

Bikini diets dominating the nation this summer

Summer holidays prove a powerful motivation to lose weight or get in shape, according to research released from health and fitness brand, Fitbit. The survey reveals that more than half of people ...

Eating raspberries could help you get the most from your exercises
25 July 2014

Raspberries could maximise your workout
The key to maximising your workout for a toned beach body could be sitting in your fridge, as top sports nutritionist Anita Bean suggests that raspberries can help you get ...