Health and Fitness
Time to get an early night as clocks go forward
As households across the UK prepare to move their clocks forward this weekend, over two-fifths (42%) of Brits admit that losing an hour of sleep affects their concentration levels the next day.
Revving up for revision
If your children are about to embark on exam revision, chances are stress levels in the household are rising.
A-list weight-loss drink hits UK shelves
A brand new drink which helps support active weight loss has arrived in Britain from the US in time for the summer.
London clinic offers test for early breast cancer detection
The London Breast Clinic has announced that it is to be the first breast clinic in Europe to offer their patients BCtect, a blood based test for early detection of breast cancer.
GP’s want better nutrition and diet resources
Research has revealed that diabetes and obesity are the chronic disease areas which GPs want more information about and that in order to better advise patients, they also wish to have much greater access to nutrition and diet resources.
BB winner Sophie to run London marathon for charity
Television’s ‘Big Brother’ 2009 winner, Sophie Reade, is setting her sights on her next challenge – to take part in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 25th April, in aid of The Children’s Trust.
NHS Direct announces plans to save £20 million
NHS Direct has announced plans to make savings of £20 million in the next financial year allowing money to be released back into the wider NHS. This will be done by reducing costs and improving operational efficiency whilst maintaining the high quality and availability of the service.
High Street eye check proves life saver in Somerset
A new eye service established throughout Somerset’s High Street opticians has proved a potential life saver for at least one Somerset pensioner.
Glam celebrity tennis match entertains fans
Sony Ericsson creates a ‘make.believe’ moment as singer Jay Sean and Spice Girl Mel B, battle it out in an exhibition tennis match; ‘Glam.Set.Match’ to celebrate the opening of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
Show off your silky soccer skills with Seat
SEAT is stepping up its search for the silky-skilled soccer stars of tomorrow with its Kicks & Tricks online competition.
Brits losing sleep over bed bugs
Figures released today show that, despite spending a third of our lives in bed, most Brits change their pillows so infrequently that 70 per cent of our bedding is filled with excrement from thousands of dust mites*.
Keep your clothes and your kids as clean as can be
Whether it's an ink stain on their school shirt, mud on their football shorts or paint down their top, kids are always getting into messy situations.
UK’s largest ‘fitball’ workout
150 women descended on Trafalgar Square yesterday morning (Thursday 18th March) to take part in the UK’s largest outdoor fitball workout.
Only 1 in 10 getting their 5 a day
While increasing fruit and vegetable consumption remains a national priority, a new international survey has revealed the extent to which people are not meeting government guidelines on diet and nutrition in the UK.
The high cost of dirty hands
Almost one in three children, (30%), are missing up to a fortnight of school due to illness that could be prevented by good hygiene practice, says a new study.