Health

18 May 2014

How to beat eczema

If you suffer from eczema you may be dreading the warmer months and having to bare your skin, so we have some tips on how to beat eczema.  Maria Narsoomamode, Nurse ...
17 May 2014

IBS sufferers intolerant to fructose

Fructose is once again under the spotlight, with the results of the latest study revealing that almost one third of sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experience IBS-like symptoms when ...
16 May 2014

Healthy eating difficult for Brits

Motivation to keep going with healthy eating can be difficult, temptation is waiting at every corner and you have to have some pretty potent will power to fight all those ...
16 May 2014

How to spot skin cancer

Just off the back of Sun Awareness Week and the fact we’re expecting plenty of sun this weekend, it’s important we know how to spot the changes with our skin. Skin ...
15 May 2014

How to make your sandwich healthier

25% of UK vote cheese sandwiches as their ultimate favourite...but could Brits be compromising their health when it comes to their choice of sandwich by choosing fillings that are high ...
15 May 2014

Anxiety clinic – how to spot the signs and how to treat it

We reported earlier in the week how anxiety is affecting the health and wellbeing of the nation, but do you know what you're looking for and more importantly how to ...
14 May 2014

Adult braces on the rise

Adults are investing in teeth correction in search for the perfect smile, according to new research. In the past year alone, demand for adult braces has risen by nearly half as ...
14 May 2014

Home workouts on the rise because of expensive gyms

Gym memberships can be expensive, especially when you work out cost per visit if you struggle to visit on regular occurrence. In fact, new research has revealed that 61% of Britons ...
13 May 2014

5 simple ways to get a bikini body

Summer holidays are in near-sight now and we have to really think about getting our bodies ready for the bikinis we’ve been buying. It’s important that you feel comfortable whilst on ...
13 May 2014

Food labels are more important to dieters

Dieters are more likely to read and understand food labels than people who aren’t dieting, according to new research. The results show that the slimming group in the study used food ...
13 May 2014

Health myths about bottled water

Health myths about the safety of bottled water could be leading consumers to make less healthy drink choices. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 people conducted on behalf of ...
12 May 2014

Increasing anxiety affecting health and wellbeing of the nation

There is increasing levels of anxiety plaguing British people, as new research shows that 57% of people are struggling to cope and wish they could be less anxious in everyday ...
12 May 2014

Coeliac disease diagnoses increase fourfold

Coeliac UK, the national charity for coeliac disease has announced that there has been a fourfold increase in the rate of diagnosed cases of coeliac disease in the United Kingdom over ...
11 May 2014

Six yoga poses to try when pregnant

Taking up yoga when pregnant holds plenty of health benefits, and a new report from Manchester University researchers finds that it can ease stress and reduce women's fear of childbirth by ...
10 May 2014

Superfoods for summer

Fed up of trying to eat healthily and forever feeling hungry? Fitness guru, ‘The Colonel’ at Xercise4Less has just launched a book all about getting you ‘In Shape 4 Summer’, ...
9 May 2014

Fitness trends you need to try in 2014

Looking to shape up for summer? Then a fun and interesting fitness option is going to help you on your way there.  Here The Colonel at Xercise4Less shares his advice on the ...
9 May 2014

Call for ban on sugary drinks

Drinks high in sugar are bad for our health, so much so that two thirds of people are supporting a ban on sugary drinks in all UK schools and academies. The ...
8 May 2014

Dementia training for every NHS staff member by 2018

All NHS staff will have received dementia training by 2018, according to the Health Education England. The commitment runs in parallel to plans aiming to make sure that NHS higher education courses ...
8 May 2014

Comedians unite for Action on Stroke month

Mel Giedroyc, Paul O’Grady and Honor Blackman are just a few of the British comedians who have joined together to raise awareness of the Stroke Association’s Not Just a Funny ...
8 May 2014

Workout at work

Sitting for long periods without adequate breaks can take a toll on our bodies and minds, leading to sickness or ill health and time away from work so it’s time ...
7 May 2014

High blood pressure in children linked to time in front of screen

We know that the more time a child spends in front of a screen, whether it’s a TV or computer, the less benefits it is having on their health, and ...
7 May 2014

Celebs inspire nation of green juicing fanatics

With the April cover of Vogue declaring a ‘Juice Revolution’ and celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Katie Price, Gwyneth Paltrow and Perrie Edwards all attributing their svelte physiques to the power ...
6 May 2014

Digestive issues plaguing Brits

Stomach issues are affecting 4 in 10 of us as the nation suffers in silence, according to new research.  Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yoghurt are the most common ...
6 May 2014

Pancreatic cancer: Reducing your risk

Good news was released about cancer survival rates last week, showing that 10 year survival rates have reached 50%, but despite this positive news the shocking revelation came that 10 ...