Health

25 November 2013

The journey of germs around your home

The importance of hand hygiene is being encouraged after a new report shows that a child can accidentally spread germs across as many as 240 surfaces in just two hours.  According ...
25 November 2013

Five myths about period pain

Most women have experienced the inconvenient and painful reality of ‘the time of the month’. Whilst period pain is usually felt as painful muscle cramps in your lower tummy, it ...
24 November 2013

People taking their own measures to reduce the risk of flu

One in ten Britons are taking their own steps to reduce their risk of catching the flu, according to new research.  According to the results of a new study, one in ...
24 November 2013

Exercise regimes for elderly could prevent injuries

Exercise programmes designed to prevent falls in older adults by improving balance and building general muscle strength also appear to prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a paper in ...
23 November 2013

The facts about skin cancer, following Hugh Jackman's scare

Hugh Jackman revealed this week his skin cancer scare when doctors diagnosed a mark on his nose as cancerous cells.  The actor took to his Instagram account to post a picture ...
23 November 2013

Male cancer charity is urging men to check their bauballs

Ronnie Wood, Mario Falcone and Rick Edwards are just a few of the celebrities urging men to check their baubles this Christmas period.  Rick Edwards The UK’s male cancer charity Orchid has ...
22 November 2013

How to de-stress and unwind

Having a healthy wellbeing plays a large role in defining our character, personality and health, but so many of us our guilty of neglecting to take care of our mind, ...
22 November 2013

Diet tips that will avoid weight gain at Christmas

Christmas is that time of year that all dieters dread, when we prepare for our waist lines to expand to make room for lashings of mince pies, chocolate and endless ...
21 November 2013

Celebrities support Brave Little Star Awards

Emeli Sande and Beverley Knight are just two of the celebrities who are supporting Cancer Research UK’s Little Star Awards. The Awards celebrate the incredible courage of children who have faced ...
21 November 2013

Beat the bloat: 5 of the best

A bloated stomach is never welcome, especially when we're planning big events and there will be plenty of pictures taken.  Here we have five top products to help you beat the ...
20 November 2013

Give blood this Christmas

While the nation writes their Christmas lists and wait with anticipation at what Santa might bring, there are many people who can’t wait.  Their must-have gift is something far more ...
19 November 2013

Protein-filled breakfast best for beating hunger pangs

Eating a protein-filled breakfast could be the answer to weight loss, according to new research. A new study reveals that a meal high in protein instead of carbohydrates or fibre for ...
19 November 2013

Congested colds could be costing the economy billions

Feeling groggy and congested when you have a cold puts you in a bad mood, but is it also affecting the decisions you make?  A survey reveals that congestion with a ...
19 November 2013

How to banish those bingo wings with David Caldwel

Hi my name’s David Caldwel and I’m a celebrity personal trainer and nutritionist. Each week, I’ll be helping you to get into shape with fitness tips, dietary advice and step-by-step exercises. ...
18 November 2013

Back pain affecting millions of sex lives

Back pain is proving to be a real passion killer in millions of bedrooms throughout the UK as sufferers cope by slapping a ‘no-sex’ embargo on their partners. A new survey ...
18 November 2013

How yoga can improve your mental health

With so many demands and distractions in our modern workday, is there any wonder people are looking for more effective ways to focus their minds? From scheduling tasks and attending ...
18 November 2013

Kim Kardashian's baby weight advice from Tracy Anderson

Tracy Anderson helped Kim Kardashian focus on staying fit and ignore the media following her pregnancy. The A-list personal trainer - whose clients include Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow - worked ...
17 November 2013

Doctors need training on eating disorders

Lives are being lost because Britain’s GPs are not trained well enough in recognising the psychiatric symptoms which result in eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, says the charity ...
17 November 2013

Top 10 signs of being fit and healthy

Being fit and healthy means different things to different people, according to new research.  As a general rule, a healthy lifestyle and attitude towards fitness is deemed as an important aspect ...
16 November 2013

Alleviate your allergies

As part of National Indoor Allergy Week, the College of Optometrists has developed some simple tips to keep itchy eyes at bay this winter. Francesca Marchetti from the College of Optometrists ...
16 November 2013

How to teach your children healthy eating habits

Eating healthy habits may take a while to form, especially when we've been eating so badly for so long, but instilling those habits in our children could make all the ...
15 November 2013

Top fitness and diet tips for a guilt free Christmas

Christmas is coming and that usually means our weight starts increasing too. Around this time of year the drinks are flowing and plenty of merriness often results in plenty of ...
14 November 2013

Jennifer Lawrence's red carpet slimming secret

Jennifer Lawrence has forever talked about her weight and the fact that she won't change her body shape for the sake of a film, and we applaud her.  The actress looks ...
13 November 2013

Modern technology causing back pain in children

The use of modern technology could cause crippling back pain for our children in the future, finds new research.  More than two-thirds of primary school children have reported experiencing back or ...