Health

29 April 2013

Tips to save money on exercise

Finally, the weather is encouraging us to get outside and the holidays are soon approaching – it’s time to get fit and in shape. But we all know that exercising can ...
29 April 2013

Healthy food: Radishes

Radishes may seem like an unusual food to snack on, but with just 5 calories per serving, radishes are officially the lowest calorie food you can eat – only water ...
28 April 2013

Those who eat cereal have a higher intake of nutrients

Eating cereal for breakfast is having a positive effect on your diet, as those who eat it are more likely to eat more nutrients, according to two new studies. A study ...
28 April 2013

The hidden impact of poor oral health

While almost seven out of 10 people recognise that poor oral health can have an impact on the rest of their body, people aren’t as clued up when it comes ...
27 April 2013

Parents risk children's future health by failing to understand sun protection

Millions of children in the UK are at risk of life threatening sun damage as more than half of parents don’t think they need sun protection if it’s not hot.   A ...
27 April 2013

Top tips for fighting allergies

With an estimated 21m allergy sufferers in the UK, and statistics from Allergy UK highlighting one in three of us will be affected by an allergy at some point in ...
26 April 2013

Your fitness is written in the stars

The secret to Miranda Kerr, Megan Fox and Jessica Alba’s incredible body is all written in stars as you’re twice as likely to participate in fitness activity if you’re a ...
26 April 2013

Healthy food: Eggs

Nutrition experts are saying it’s no coincidence that a growing number of sports stars are using eggs to fuel their success. Cricketer Chris Gayle smashed records by reaching a triple figure ...
25 April 2013

One in four believe Malaria is caused by dirty water

Brits are baffled by what causes the disease, Malaria, despite the fact it affects more than 1,500 British travellers every year and it kills a child somewhere in the world ...
25 April 2013

Is stress making you fat and tired?

Stress levels are seriously getting to us, as it is estimated that a staggering 75% of patient visits to GP surgeries are now attributable to stress.  For adults, the main causes ...
25 April 2013

One sugary drink a day can increase diabetes risk

Drinking one sugary drink a day can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.  The largest study of its kind to find the link between soft-drink consumption ...
24 April 2013

The Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is having a moment in the fitness world and celebrities like Khloe Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Vanessa Hudgens have been seen attending Pilates classes to help maintain their svelte figures ...
24 April 2013

10 things you didn’t know about snoring

It’s the thing that stops us sleeping at night. It wakes us up in the early hours and stops us from sleeping by our partner’s side. When dozing off on ...
23 April 2013

Brits paying extra for their beach body

The introduction of the light nights this month has seen an increased spenditure in getting our bodies bikini-ready in time for summer.  New research has found that a third of Brits ...
23 April 2013

A snoring partner leaves us in a constant state of exhaustion

Over 40% of people say their partners snoring habit has a negative impact on how well they sleep, according to new research.  It also found that this leaves a third grouch ...
23 April 2013

Is exercising the best thing for your body?

We are constantly informed about the importance of fitness and keeping in shape, but what harm is it actually causing to our body? New research reveals that Brits do not know ...
22 April 2013

How to stay fit and trim with Hayley Newton: Week 6

As the summer starts to rear it’s head our clothes start to come off….now here’s the test….how smooth are you looking. When you are out and about this holiday season or stepping ...
22 April 2013

Morning cigarette doubles your chance of mouth cancer

People who reach for a morning cigarette are doubling their risk of developing lung and mouth cancer. That's according to new research which suggests people who smoke within five minutes of ...
22 April 2013

Abdominal obesity is impacting upon everday tasks

Women are struggling to pick items up off the floor because their stomach is getting in the way of them, according to new research. A survey commissioned by the ICCR (International ...
22 April 2013

The excuses we all use to avoid dieting

It’s hard to start a diet, and a whole lot easier to give up on one. In fact there are a number of excuses that women use to give up ...
21 April 2013

Marathon inspires the nation

The fact that the London Marathon raises more money for charity than any other single event in the world should be a point of national pride.   With the race attracting up ...
21 April 2013

Bikini-ready with these diet tips

The dreaded bikini season is creeping up on us, and if you haven't started to get ready for it yet, we have some expert tips.  Soon enough you'll be ready to ...
21 April 2013

Healthy breakfast is the last thing on our minds in the morning

A healthy breakfast couldn't be further from our minds when we wake up in the morning, according to new research. It found that we'd much prefer to check our social ...
20 April 2013

Recovery tips for after the London Marathon

Getting through the London Marathon will be hard enough for those taking part, but it's important to consider your recovery afterwards as well.  Here we have tips from Dr Stephen Motto, Sports ...