Health
Conquer your fear of… snoring
As millions of us take to the air this summer and jet off to warmer climes there will be many trying hard to overcome their fear of flying. For those on overnight flights however another fear can result in a stressful start to your holiday – a fear of snoring.
Carol Vorderman calls on Bristol to save men's lives
Television personality Carol Vorderman today called on Bristol people to ‘run like a robot’ to help save Bristol men from a “silent killer”.
Spring into action!
Spring is in the air and around us the world changes as nature awakens. It’s the perfect time to make plans and reach for our dreams.
Women... stop striving for perfection
Has feminism made modern women unhappy? The gender equality gap has narrowed allowing women increased career opportunities and earning power but it seems that this may have left women feeling exhausted and unhappy juggling a career and a family.
Varicose veins: Seeking medical attention at an early stage is key
A common misconception about varicose veins is that they only affect middle aged women and are primarily a cosmetic issue.
Let’s talk about sex and vaginal dryness
It’s understandable that you might not want to bring it up at the dinner table, but, following a survey published on the NHS Choices website, it’s clear we need to talk about ‘vaginal dryness’.
£260m a year blown on home fitness fixes that fail
In a bid to lose weight or tone up, UK adults spent more than £1billion over the last five years on home health and fitness equipment they rarely, if ever, use, according to new research from Nuffield Health.
Pipe and slippers retirement? More like Zumba and hiking say retirees
The average retiree enjoys three holidays a year - and is fitter than they were while they were working, research by Skipton Building Society.
How to secure affordable private hospital treatment in London
If anyone were considering private health treatment, HCA, the Hospital Corporation of America, is the largest private hospital group in the world, and one of the six HCA London private hospitals could be a consumer's optimal choice.
Anti-allergy algae
Summer hopefully means long sunny days, clear blue skies and the sound of birds singing and children playing, but for some it means the start of allergy season, runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes.
Lovers fail to get us going in the morning
Over a third of the British public prefer listening to their favourite band on their car radio (37%) to a kiss from a loved one (29%) to get them going in the morning, according to new research by Carcraft.
Action needed soon on whiplash claims, says AA
The Transport Committee has announced another inquiry into whiplash injury, calling for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
Britain now at higher risk of rabies, says Government’s Chief Vet
When the quarantine rules were changed last year, the Government’s Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said he did not believe think the UK would be at greater risk of rabies.
Top financial tips for people with dementia
Lloyds Banking Group has launched a set of money management tips for people with dementia and their carers to kick-start their two year charity partnership with Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland.
Reassuring news for travellers with health issues
Many travellers are anxious about or indeed consciously fail to declare pre-existing medical conditions to travel insurance companies, worrying that it will dramatically increase the premiums, they might have to limit the length of their trip or destination or even be refused travel insurance.