Health and Fitness
Don’t judge a woman by her cover
New research shows young women expect men to judge them mostly on their appearance, while mature ladies know it’s how you feel inside that counts.
Britain feels great at 2.37pm
Long gone is the post lunchtime slump. It’s now been discovered that 2.37 in the afternoon is the time when we’re feeling at our best and able to tackle even the most tedious of jobs, without a second thought.
Swap ash for cash on No Smoking Day
No Smoking Day on 10 March will give smokers a great opportunity to kick the habit and save themselves thousands of pounds on their Life Insurance policies in the process.
Smokers could save over £6,000 on life cover
With No Smoking Day (NSD) on March 10 and the third anniversary of the smoking ban on the horizon, moneysupermarket.com reveals those who kick the habit could see a difference in their wallets as well as their health.
Hugh Grant launches Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Hugh Grant has launched Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal today (March 1) calling on people all over the UK to make a donation and wear a daffodil pin - the charity’s emblem - throughout March.
Dirty Dancing stars rise to the challenge for Sport Relief
The cast of the hit West End musical Dirty Dancing – the Classic Story On Stage are having the time of their lives supporting Sport Relief and trying out the Sport Relief Socks.
Women mistakenly rely on smear test to detect Ovarian Cancer
Nearly half of women in the UK mistakenly believe that cervical cancer is the gynaecological cancer they should most be worried about, with only a staggering 4% of women very confident that they would notice a symptom of the real life biggest killer, ovarian cancer, reports research from the charity Target Ovarian Cancer in the run up to March’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Dehydration linked to winter blues?
Headaches, fatigue and feeling physically and mentally sluggish are common symptoms of the winter blues but, according to the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), you can help shake off the cobwebs and bounce back out of the gloom simply by drinking more fluid.
How to boost your body’s natural defences
Actimel is a great way to help support the body's natural defences, when consumed every day as part of a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle. However, there are other things you can also do every day to help.
A berry tasty way to start the day
Actimel, the UK’s favourite probiotic drinking yogurt, has launched Raspberry, the latest addition to the delicious range of 10 flavours.
Revitalise your life
How many times over the past year have you declined a social invitation because you were just too tired? Whether it was a friend’s birthday party, a sneaky wine at the local bar after work, or even a hot date, a shocking 60% of us have cancelled a plan or engagement because we were too exhausted from a day at work or running around trying to keep our home in order.
Employers and doctors get the facts on fit notes
People off work sick will get the support they need to get back to work earlier, as new guidance is launched. The introduction of the fit note, in place of the traditional sick note, is set to cut the cost of sick leave for employers. It is expected to benefit the British economy by an estimated £240 million over the next ten years.
NHS to provide more care at home
Measures to shape NHS services around individual patients have been set out by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.
Get your digestion back in shape
If you are one of the 33% of the UK population who regularly suffer with digestive problems (that’s acid reflux, bloating, IBS, constipation, diarrhea/colitis or even just feeling tired after meals) then it can be worrying news, as these complaints indicate that your digestive system is failing and without a comfortable, efficient digestive system your entire health is at risk.
The greener grass
Detox and dieting doesn’t have to be all pain and suffering, going without food for days on end, and puritanical extremes that we often hear our favourite celebrities like to endure.