Health

26 January 2013

Deceiving the doctor: 7.3 million Brits have lied to their GP

It seems we’re becoming more reliant than ever on the internet, so much so, two thirds of Brits now admit to surfing for symptoms and analysing ailments online before consulting ...
26 January 2013

Combat the January blues by giving

Looking for an easy way to boost your health and wellbeing? All you have to do is give.  New research supports the growing body of evidence that doing good, in all ...
26 January 2013

Gym workout? No, we're just going there for a chat

Despite spending an average of two-hours a week at the gym, researchers found for one in three of us less than five minutes of that time is spent building up ...
25 January 2013

White tea is the best for your 2013 detox

Still looking for the drink to help cleanse your body and curb those caffeine cravings? Then white tea may just be the answer.   Packed with antioxidants that boost the immune system, ...
25 January 2013

Cholesterol: Do you know your level?

Brits are in a cholesterol awareness crisis.   A report by Flora pro.activ revealed today that a staggering 70% of the nation are utterly clueless when it comes to their own ...
24 January 2013

Fitness trend 2013: Les Mills GRIT Series

Featuring two brand new high-intensity interval training classes, the Les Mills GRIT Series breaks through gym-time monotony by incorporating two components: STRENGTH and PLYOMETRICS. This means that your muscles work ...
24 January 2013

Top 5 fitness tips to get you in shape in 2013

Getting into shape takes time and effort and sometimes we all need a little help.   Here we have the top fitness tips from Boutique Sport Glambassador and personal trainer PT Mollie.  Ultra ...
24 January 2013

Sugar and calories cut in soft drinks

Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of the Government’s drive to curb obesity levels, ...
23 January 2013

Fitness trend 2013: Hot Bikram Yoga

Bikram Yoga is the nation’s fastest growing form of yoga and it involves a 90 minute session which takes place in a room heated to 40 degrees Celsius with 40 ...
23 January 2013

Women's relationship with food: Binge eating, secret snacking and guilt

Women's relationships with food differ completely from person-to-person, but shocking new research reveals that millions of you binge eat, lie about how much you weigh, and have a negative relationship ...
22 January 2013

Sleepless Britain: More than half say they wake up at least 3 times a night

Feeling sluggish and tired in the morning? Have you really had the best sleep you possibly can? Nearly a third of people feel their quality of sleep is poor and ...
22 January 2013

Eye health myths dispelled by the expert

Eye health is something that people often forget about, but it's important that we get regular check-ups to ensure everything is ok.  Dr Norden dispels the common myths that are associated ...
21 January 2013

Cervical cancer symptom's not enough to warrant a visit to the doctor

A leading charity is calling for women to be aware of the signs of cervical cancer as new figures out today show that women are more likely to take action ...
21 January 2013

Make your weight loss smarter with the P rule

With the 21st January tipped as the day when most people will slip up on their New Year resolutions, a leading nutritionist is urging people to give up on the ...
20 January 2013

Fitness benefits of hockey

Playing hockey not only strengthens your upper body and rids the dreaded bingo-wings, but also helps to tone your bottom and legs. Hand eye co-ordination and reflexes are also tested throughout ...
20 January 2013

Fitness benefits of volleyball

Volleyball is a really diverse sport; from indoor volleyball to beach, sitting and outdoors, it can be played throughout the year and is a great way to tone up and ...
19 January 2013

Eating to stay warm in the cold

As we grow older our bodies react differently to the cold and the winter months can be a worry for many. The statistics reflect this, showing that as many as ...
19 January 2013

Frankie Sandford announced as ambassador for mental health charity Mind

Frankie Sandford is the perfect new ambassador for the mental health charity, Mind, as she opened up about her own experience with depression last year.  The star says: “Mind is a fantastic ...
18 January 2013

Exercise with a new sport this year

There's plenty of reasons to get fit in the New Year, but what about carrying on your fitness level for the rest of your life?  You're going to have to enjoy ...
18 January 2013

The perfect gym playlist

Getting in shape is one of the most popular new year’s resolutions, but only 12% will actually achieve their aims. To help reach those goals, music streaming site rara.com has ...
17 January 2013

The seven-day Dukan diet

Ensure you are looking hot in this latest midriff-flaunting fashion craze with a little help from the  This seven-day programme follows the principles of the Dukan nutritional stairs and is perfect ...
17 January 2013

Gluten-free, wheat-free - we want our foods free from the baddies

We all want the best from our diets, don't we? We want the food we eat to energise us and make us feel healthy from the inside. Is this the ...
17 January 2013

Burn more calories by working out with a friend

Exercising with a friend is considered better than exercising alone, according to new research by Virgin Active.  Those of us who are choosing to exercise with a friend are found to ...
16 January 2013

Alternative smoking – electronic cigarettes

The first electronic cigarette was invented in the mid 20th century. Later, in the mid-90's, Hon Lik (China), an engineer and a chemist who had seen his father die of ...