Health and Fitness

Charge Bikes - Bontrager tyres and shoes

Charge Bikes team riders will be rolling on Bontrager rubber for the 2010 season. Tyres are being provided in addition to the RXL road and mountain shoes the team are already sporting. Keith Bontrager himself designs every tread pattern on the mountain tyres and the road tyres are counted amongst the fastest out there.

The power of positive thinking

Whether it’s the cold weather, men problems, work or general health, it’s all too easy for us ladies to put a negative spin on things, and February is one of the worst months of the year for moaning. So how can we get out of the habit of complaining and start looking at things more positively?

Charity seeks to raise bowel cancer awareness

We’re becoming increasingly used to checking ourselves for potential health risks; whether it is inspecting slightly unusual or inflamed looking moles for signs of skin cancer, or checking ourselves for lumps that could be breast or testicular cancer.

New Campaign warns of Carbon Monoxide dangers

We all think we are safety conscious, especially when it comes to our home. We make sure that our fire alarms work correctly, that we lock all doors and windows before leaving the house and that we switch off all plugs before going on holiday, but are we being as safe as we think?

Fight the flab with military precision

How many sit-ups should you do for that Gwen Stefani-inspired washboard stomach? Will you end up looking like female wrestler if you use weights to tone up? Should you warm-up before your run?

New drug offers hope to rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

NICE is giving more hope for adults living with severe active rheumatoid arthritis as a new drug, Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) is approved for use as a treatment option.

2010 - The year we get younger?

Another year may have been and gone, but 2010 could officially be the year we turn back the clock.

Could algae transform your health?

It is one of the oldest and most basic organisms on the planet, but an ancient algae that’s been around for millions of years could soon be transforming your health.

Get fruity this winter

Whilst we are all attempting to stick to our New Year’s resolutions to lose those last few pounds and keep them off this winter, it doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in something sweet and tasty when we fancy it.

How to afford a better future for your family

Do you struggle to save enough money for unexpected things for your family? With many families looking to catch their breath after the financially-exhausting season, some clear guidance and helpful tips on budgeting for the entire year are needed now.

10 top tips for losing weight

A quarter of the adult population in England is obese and rates are increasing – by the middle of this century it’s believed that 60% of men and 50% of women could be obese.

Tough new powers to tackle alcohol crime

A ban on irresponsible promotions including "all you can drink for £10" deals plus a compulsory requirement to check under 18s for ID are among the final conditions of a proposed mandatory code for alcohol retailers, Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.