Health and Fitness
UK patients impatient with the NHS
People are turning to DIY diagnoses while they wait to find out what's wrong with them according to new research.
Cycle training “more important than helmets”, says IAM poll
Cycle training would have a more positive impact on cycle safety than the compulsory wearing of cycle helmets, according to an IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) survey.
The evolution of the female body
Apples, pears and now even rectangles. We’ve all got different body shapes, but what defines a beautiful body? Can body shape and size be affected by our culture?
Healthy breakfast ideas to save you time
British mums do the equivalent of three hours work every day before they’ve even left home for the office, new research by Hovis shows. From getting the kids dressed to making the beds there’s a lot of time and energy lost to basic household duties which means something usually have to give way.
Tim Farr – From amateur skier to Paralympian
In March 2004, whilst on a university skiing trip to France, Tim Farr suffered a terrible injury. Being told you won’t ever walk again is something none of us want to hear and it’s hard to tell how we would react. For Tim though, the answer was simple - recover and get back on the slopes as soon as possible.
Living to 100 – easy for the super-fit
A new study today revealed that the UK will be populated with more than 300,000 centenarians by 2059, a staggering twenty-six-fold increase compared with today.
Leeds BS raises over £800 for Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
Leeds Building Society has raised over £800 for the 2010 Marie Curie Cancer Care Great Daffodil Appeal. The Society's 67 Branches have been accepting donations for the daffodils from members of the public.
Temperature rising for the London Marathon
The world's biggest road race gets underway this Sunday, and Met Office forecasters are predicting that it will be one of the hottest days of the year so far.
Walk your way to love on the Isle of Wight
Walking - its free, sociable, requires no special equipment, training or gym membership, and is proven to boost the immune system, improve mood, help manage weight and benefit the heart, lungs and blood pressure.
Expats achieve a better quality of life
Nine out of 10 British expatriates (89%) believe they enjoy a better quality of life abroad according to the third annual NatWest International Personal Banking (NatWest IPB) Quality of Life Report.
Strictly breaks leave guests dancing with delight
The first official Strictly Come Dancing holiday breaks, taking place at five historic Warner Leisure Hotels, have left guests dancing with delight.
Virgin London Marathon Credit Card
London Marathon sponsor Virgin Money is celebrating its five-year deal to back the world's biggest charity fundraising day with a Virgin London Marathon Credit Card.
Take a midnight walk in Manchester
An exciting night-time event, the Manchester Midnight Walk, is back for the fourth year, even bigger than before, and putting its best foot forward on Friday 2 July 2010.
April is IBS Awareness Month
April is IBS awareness month, and with statistics estimating that 1 in 3 of us will suffer from tummy problems in the UK at some point in our lives, there’s no better time to consider holistic treatments like the Lava Shells Tummy Massage.
Spring back to health the Mediterranean way
We've all suffered this winter with freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall and icy conditions but finally spring has arrived and it’s time to shake off the ‘hangover’ of winter.