Health and Fitness

Gwyneth Paltrow highlights Vitamin D deficiency

Few will have failed to be amazed by Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s revelations this month that she is suffering from Osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis.

“Confidence Kit” for female cancer patients

Look Good, Feel Better (LGFB), a national charity supported by the cosmetic industry, offers free confidence boosting skincare and make-up workshops – at 58 UK hospitals and clinics - to help combat the visible side effects of cancer treatment and, in turn, boost self esteem and wellbeing.

Vuvuzela fever highlights need for ear protection

For many this years’ World Cup coverage has been marred by the constant drone of Vuvuzela’s. The BBC alone received almost 600 complaints from the public but has been powerless to stop the increasing use of this traditional African instrument.

Fish and farm life shown to ward off allergies

Eating fish and living on or near a farm could protect infants from allergies in later life, research teams in Germany and Sweden have found.

Coaching kids to cope with emergencies

New research by Elastoplast reveals that while 85% of parents think adventure is an important part of their children’s lives, many parents do not allow their kids to enjoy new experiences.

Babyboomers reinvent retirement

Babyboomer generation could disrupt the typical view of retirement, according to research from Aviva.

Avoid the burn this summer

If the beautiful weather continues, this summer could break records! The last few weekends have seen busy UK beaches, sun-kissed freckly cheeks and a mud-free Glastonbury. Whether you are planning a staycation this summer or a far-flung get-away, Arnicare Arnica Cooling Gel is an essential.

Swim in the sun at Malvern Spa

Soaring temperatures this summer have left us sweltering, more than a little sticky, and suffering in the sunshine. What a warm welcome MalvernSpa is with their indoor-outdoor Hydrotherapy Pool, which is fed by the world famous Malvern Spring waters.

Swap your burger for a bag of nuts

The UK is being urged to go nuts by swapping burgers for bags of nuts on Friday October 22nd to celebrate Britain’s first National Nut Day.

A delicious, nutritious summer barbeque dish

Summer is all about barbeques and al fresco dining. Try barbequing succulent fillets of wild Alaska salmon with lemon and tarragon and serving them with a deliciously healthy roasted courgette, pepper, aubergine and lentil wild rice salad, dressed in a zingy garlic vinaigrette.

Give dairy another chance

More people than you might think cut out dairy unnecessarily, thinking they are allergic to it, when in fact they could be lactose intolerant. In fact, 90% of those who think they can’t have dairy, can with Lactofree, the UK’s first range of lactose-free* dairy products.