Health

10 February 2014

Vitamin C could help fight off cancer

High doses of vitamin C may help to boost chemotherapy’s ability to kill cancer cells, according to new research. Given by injection, it could be a potentially safe, effective and low-cost ...
9 February 2014

The world's healthiest doughnut?

It's hard to imagine what a healthy donut would taste and look like - thankfully, our dreams have been answered.  With ONLY 6 grams of fat compared to the traditional 17 ...
8 February 2014

Get fit and get moving with this routine

British office workers spend the equivalent of five years of their lives sat at their desk without getting up, according to new research. This equates to nearly five hours a day ...
7 February 2014

Nearly two-thirds of adults in England classed as overweight

Weight has long been a problem in England, and it doesn’t look set to change anytime soon as new data reveals that nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight. Public ...
7 February 2014

Six superfoods to add to your diet

Every few months or so, usually following a scientific study, the media documents the unique health benefits of one nutrient-rich food and, as a result, the food is often rebranded ...
6 February 2014

What we're looking at in the gym

Hopefully your New Year, New You fitness regime is still going strong, and you're spending some of your free time hitting the gym.  A new survey from leading European nutrition company, ...
6 February 2014

Healthy heart tips in time for Valentine's Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, matters of the heart are on the mind, but a romantic meal shouldn’t be the only thing on the menu. If you have a partner then the ...
5 February 2014

Gwen Stefani favours acupuncture during pregnancy - can it help you?

Gwen Stefani has been spotted heading to acupuncture treatments through her latest pregnancy, but what sort of benefits does it have on her? Traditional acupuncture has grown in popularity over the ...
5 February 2014

4.12pm - the time you're most likely to break your diet

Trying to eat healthily but manage to see temptation everywhere you turn? Yes, that's us too. As it turns out, afternoon snacking is our biggest vice.  New research reveals that 4.12pm ...
4 February 2014

One in three breast cancer cases is in women over 70

One in three women diagnosed with breast cancer in England each year are aged 70 or over. This age group also accounts for more than half of all breast cancer ...
4 February 2014

Get fit and romantic by horse riding your way to health

With Valentine’s day approaching and love in the air, many of you will be thinking of romantic date ideas to surprise your loved one. At first thought, chocolates, roses and ...
4 February 2014

Exercise and cancer

It was reported last week that women in the UK have the 10th highest rate in the world for cancer, and this is in fact linked to lack pf physical activity. The ...
3 February 2014

Plastic surgery numbers soar

Plastic surgery has seen a dramatic increase, according to figures released from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) today. The number of nose jobs, face lifts and breast implant operations ...
3 February 2014

How to keep your mouth healthy

Will you be bagging a new man in time for Valentine's Day with your captivating smile? Well, only if your mouth is healthy you will be. Our smile is often the ...
3 February 2014

National heart month: Love your heart

February is National Heart Month: the British Heart Foundation’s annual campaign to raise awareness of all heart and circulatory diseases, including heart disease, stroke, heart failure, cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation. Accounting ...
2 February 2014

Reduce saturated fat intake by switching to rapeseed

Britons are consuming enough saturated fat per year from ‘healthy’ olive oil to fill more than three Olympic-sized swimming pools, a figure that could be halved by consumers making the ...
2 February 2014

Celebrity diet trends set to be big in 2014

There are plenty of diet plans to follow if you're looking to lose weight or just lead a healthier lifestyle - and of course, we sometimes look to our favourite ...
1 February 2014

Kate Beckinsale does yoga six times a week

Kate Beckinsale visits her yoga instructor six times a week. The 'Total Recall' actress is dedicated to daily sessions with celebrity fitness instructor, Mandy Ingber, who claims the star is "very ...
1 February 2014

Five million miles walked for heart health

More than a million people from over 150 countries, achieved an ambitious goal to walk five million miles (eight million kilometres) together, as a part of the Ground Miles Challenge – making ...
1 February 2014

IBS: Everything you need to know

What is IBS? IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome and the term covers a whole cluster of symptoms, which can include pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. How can people identify if ...
31 January 2014

Gwyneth Paltrow slaves in the gym to look good

Gwyneth Paltrow doesn't deny that she works her "ass off" to look good, and we don't blame her.  The A-list actress spends hours a week training with her best pal Tracey ...
31 January 2014

Fear of spreading flu keeps Brits off work

It would seem we're a nation of considerate souls, as a new poll has revealed that 6 in 10 Brits are concerned about passing on cold and flu, choosing to ...
31 January 2014

How to be healthy on a budget

We know how important it is to be healthy, but sometimes that of course comes at an expensive price. Here we have some tips on keeping healthy on a budget.  TV ...
31 January 2014

How to get fit whilst you clean

Cleaning whether you enjoy it or not is a chore, pure and simple, but it's also a great weight loss tool.  Perfect if you really loathe exercise.  A survey by Betta Living revealed that ...