Health

1 October 2013

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer still not known to British women

A staggering 94% of British women cannot name five common signs and symptoms of breast cancer, according to new research.  While 84% of women surveyed correctly mentioned a lump as one ...
30 September 2013

Jessie J's skin turned green from medication

Jessie J admits to looking like Shrek's little sister after medication turned her skin green.  The singer used a drug to treat her irregular heartbeat as a child and it turned ...
30 September 2013

The most annoying habits in the gym

Working out can help to release stress, but if you're doing it in the gym, there's a chance you're building stress up too.  A new survey, from The Gym Group, has ...
30 September 2013

Diet wars at work

Motivation to lose weight comes in many forms, desiring bodies like Miranda Kerr's or Kelly Brooks may be one form, but a new study has revealed that diet wars in ...
29 September 2013

Britain's healthiest profession

There are a whole variety of jobs out there, but who in fact is Britain's fittest worker? New research destroys the myth of British tradespeople leading unhealthy lives with beer bellies, living ...
28 September 2013

Concentration tips to help you through winter

With early signs of autumn now showing and the days quickly becoming shorter, many of us will often find ourselves daydreaming at our desks, with our concentration dipping throughout the ...
28 September 2013

Shark antibodies could provide key to targeting breast cancer

Antibodies found in sharks could be used to target breast cancer. AICR, the Scottish cancer research charity, has awarded biologists from the University of Aberdeen a grant of over £200,000 to ...
27 September 2013

Unhealthy snacks are getting us through the day

The time in-between meals can often be spent thinking about food and snacking on it too. New research indicates that we’re a nation of stressed-out snackers and unhealthy snacks are ...
27 September 2013

Texting the reason we're not exercising?

Using the excuse of 'we don't have time' when it comes to exercise is quite a common occurence, but have you ever thought why you don't have enough time.  New research ...
26 September 2013

Heart health risk warning as we’re not walking enough

Global physical activity levels are declining according to the World Health Organization and something as simple as walking could reduce your heart health risk. One in three Britons said they don’t ...
26 September 2013

Vitamins are the go-to instead of fruit and vegetables

More people take a daily vitamin supplement than eat their five-a-day, according to new research from Bupa. One in three people surveyed said they take vitamins or supplements every day, while ...
25 September 2013

Doctors fear decline in NHS patient care

Doctors and patients are concerned about the current level of patient care offered by the NHS, according to a British Health Report. The report found that nearly half of doctors believe ...
24 September 2013

Health advice on head lice

While parents may be heaving a sigh of relief that their children are back at school, it’s inevitable that at some point they will catch the dreaded lurgy doing the ...

24 September 2013

People with Type 2 diabetes putting themselves at risk

People with Type 2 diabetes may be putting themselves at risk by ignoring signs of hypoglycaemia, according to a new report. The review paper included data presented earlier this year at ...
23 September 2013

A diet for different moods

More people than ever before are going to their GP’s complaining of stress, depression and of generally being down in the dumps. Have we ever considered that the food we ...
23 September 2013

Can an extreme diet leave you blind?

If you had to choose between having the perfect figure or being blind it’s not even debatable, but the reality is that extreme dieting and dramatic weight loss could potentially ...
22 September 2013

Health benefits of celery

Celery has long been known as a healthy eating snack, ideal to munch on if you're trying to lose weight.  Celery contains on 2 calories per stalk - so effectively you ...
21 September 2013

Linda Ronstadt Struggling With Lost Voice

Iconic singer Linda Ronstadt is struggling to cope with her inability to sing since she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The multi-Grammy winner announced last month (Aug13) that she has the ...

21 September 2013

Kate Middleton voted most admired body

Envious Brits have voted new Royal mum, the Duchess of Cambridge, the person whose body we most admire. Praised for her healthy approach to weight loss post-pregnancy, over one in ...
20 September 2013

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients feel increasingly isolated

Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are feeling increasingly isolated due to their family and friends’ lack of understanding of their condition, a study has revealed. The study, carried out by ...
20 September 2013

How to avoid high stomach acid

Stomach acid (HCl) plays a vital role in the digestive system, particularly to digest high protein foods like meat, eggs, milk, nuts, beans, fish and dairy.   It activates the production ...
20 September 2013

Fitness classes to look out for in 2014

Fitness trends are something to get us excited about exercise, who would have thought it? Excited about exercise.  Yes, I know that sounds like an unimaginable thought but it's true.  So, ensure ...
19 September 2013

Shorter radiotherapy best option for breast cancer

New research reveals that shorter radiotherapy treatment for women with breast cancer is the best option. Giving radiotherapy as a lower overall dose in fewer, higher doses over a shorter period ...
18 September 2013

Leann Rimes Happy With Her Fuller Figure

LeAnn Rimes is "glad to have a little more meat on" her now. The star was pictured looking incredibly thin in 2011, but has since overcome issues with anxiety and stress ...