Health

20 April 2013

Half of people lie about their exercise routine

Exercise takes effort we know that, but lying about exercise is easy apparently, well for the half of people that do it anyway.  New research has revealed that half of people ...
19 April 2013

Sunburn and sunbeds blamed for record number of skin cancers

Over half of people with moles which are cancerous or at risk of skin cancer have a history of sunburn or sunbed use, according to figures released by The MOLE Clinic. In ...
19 April 2013

The constant state of dehydration most of us are in

Dehydration is a constant state of living for three quarters of Brits who aren't drinking the recommended daily suggestion of 1.2 litres of liquid, according to new research.  The study, conducted ...
19 April 2013

Weight gain is down to money worries

Financial worries are making us overweight because we are comfort eating when money is tight. New research from Weight Watchers reveals that 75% of Brits are ignoring a balanced diet to ...
18 April 2013

Light drinking whilst pregnant is fine for baby

Pregnant women who drink small amounts of alcohol during their pregnancy aren’t causing harm to their child, a new study finds. Whilst we’re aware of the effect heavy drinking whislt pregnant, ...
18 April 2013

Type 2 diabetes – what you need to know

Type 2 diabetes is a growing health issue in the UK, with experts predicting that by 2020 the number of people affected by the condition could have soared by 98 ...
18 April 2013

The shopping workout

Shopping may not be good for our bank accounts, but it's certainly doing us good fitness-wise. New research has found that shopping mad British women walk more than 200 miles, the ...
17 April 2013

Fitness tips for a bike ride this summer

Bike riding is perfect for summer time when the weather is nice you can get out ride around, get in shape and even raise some money.  British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) London ...
17 April 2013

The Western diet is likely to lead you to an early grave

A western diet which is high in fat and sugar is going to lead you to an early grave, according to new research. The study of 5,000 British men and women ...
17 April 2013

Women unaware of the common health issues that could put pregnancy at risk

Women in the UK are more likely to know about intimate beauty treatments than they are about serious health issues that could make them six times more likely to miscarry ...
16 April 2013

High blood pressure? Beetroot juice is the answer

Beetroot juice could be the answer to lowering high blood pressure after new research found it brought it down just a few hours after drinking it.  More importantly, blood pressure remained ...
16 April 2013

Young allergy sufferers need more support as they grow up, study finds

Young people with severe allergies need help to live safely with their condition as they enter adulthood, a study by the Anaphylaxis Campaign has found. The Campaign surveyed severe allergy sufferers ...
16 April 2013

Quality of life could be improved for those with dementia and hearing loss

Quality of life could be improved for people with dementia and hearing loss, according to a new report.  Charity Action on Hearing Loss and University College London’s Deafness Cognition and Language ...
15 April 2013

Cosmetic sugery: Increased costs and reduced choice

New research reveals that the proposed European Union legislation to end free consultations for cosmetic procedures would restrict patient choice and drive up the cost of treatment.  On average, a patient ...
15 April 2013

The stress of a messy desk

Nearly half of the nation’s desks are a mess, leading to friction with colleagues, warnings from the boss and increased stress levels, according to new research from Staples. With an average ...
15 April 2013

How to stay fit and trim with Hayley Newton: Week 5

Although you don’t always get what you wish for, you do get what you work for! Don’t lose faith, you’ve got this!!! Lets get on with week 5. Whether it’s biking to work or ...
14 April 2013

How to lose weight: It's all in the mind

It’s almost the summer, a time that many of us start to think about losing weight, but if you’re fed-up with yo-yo dieting and want to make a permanent change, ...
13 April 2013

The health benefits of spring cleaning

It's no coincidence that many people visualise a brightly lit day and breezy open windows when imagining their annual spring clean. However, with Britain's current weather refusing to live up ...
13 April 2013

Understanding IBS

It's IBS Awareness Month, but what do you know about it? Here we have the answers.  What is it? Dr. Wendy Denning, GP and one of Tatler’s top 150 private doctors for ...
12 April 2013

Men's health: Five tips for growing muscle

If you're looking to build more muscle gentlemen, then we have the expert tips just for you.  Professor Jamie Timmons, Chair of Systems Biology in Loughborough, the UK's leading Exercise Science ...
12 April 2013

Parkinson's Disease: facing discrimination and prejudice

Every hour someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson's, yet new research shows almost half of those with the condition face regular discrimination. From verbal abuse, being mistaken for ...
12 April 2013

Friday named the unhealthiest day of the week

Friday is finally here, but it's not such good news for our diets because research reveals that Friday is the unhealthiest day of the week.  The poll, by website FridayFriday.com, found ...
11 April 2013

Adults today are less healthy than previous generations

Despite their greater life expectancy, the adults of today are less "metabolically" healthy than their counterparts of previous generations. That's the conclusion of a large cohort study from the Netherlands which ...
10 April 2013

Peter Andre launches foundation in memory of his brother

Peter Andre has joined forces with the world’s leading cancer charity Cancer Research UK to launch the Peter Andre Foundation, after losing his brother Andrew to the disease late last ...