Health and Fitness
Brits use brain power to help find cure for Parkinson’s
A nationwide appeal for people to donate their brains to research and help discover a cure for Parkinson’s disease has seen more than double the expected number of people register.
Bike blood runners can help save lives at Christmas
Motorbike ‘blood runners’ who volunteer their services will be on call over the Christmas period providing a little known service that can help to save thousands of lives.
Public urged to take extra precautions to keep warm and well
Following the Met Office's cold weather warnings issued for the next few days The Department of Health is urging people to be aware of the risks faced during this period of cold weather.
‘I'm dreaming of a Green Christmas'
Brits are planning a Green Christmas and New Year, according to a new study by Friends Provident. The study revealed that 27% of respondents were willing to buy a green Christmas gift and 35% were willing to hunt for a health or beauty related Christmas gift that hasn't been tested on animals. One fifth are giving a ‘charity' gift that will help others.
No nonsense weight-loss advice for men
With the Christmas party season in full flow, it’s hard to think ahead to those New Year’s resolutions, but why not vow to make 2010 the year that they actually happen?
Christmas party calamities could cost businesses £216m
With the workplace Christmas party season in full swing, UK businesses could be losing over £216 million in ‘sick days', according to new figures.
This winter, your health is in your hands
Viruses including Norovirus, Rotavirus, colds and flu are widespread during the winter months. Fortunately, all of these infectious viruses can be prevented with one easy measure; clean hands.
Ruby Wax offers advice on keeping your 2010 resolutions
Are you trying to tone your abs and get back on the treadmill this Christmas? Perhaps you’re not sure what to do about your relationship status? Or maybe you’re missing some motivation and need some support? Great news – Ruby Wax will help you succeed by giving her advice on a live WebTV show.
UK women more confident than European counterparts in the bedroom
While us women are always worrying about our ‘wobbly bits’ – it seems we forget all our misgivings when it comes to getting between the sheets.
Advanced Factor 001 bicycle now on sale at Harrods
The most advanced bicycle is now offered for sale at leading London department store Harrods. Created and built by motorsport specialists, BERU f1systems, the Factor 001 bicycle is a ground-breaking training tool combining innovative design and advanced electronics to provide real time human performance data.
Simplyhealth wraps up Christmas
Look out for a Simplyhealth employee coming to a city centre near you! As Simplyhealth is spreading some Christmas cheer this year by giving away wrapping paper to shoppers as well as visitors to wecanbebothered.co.uk.
Seaweed cooking to take culinary world by storm
A new and very different cookery book written by a relatively unknown Irish writer is hitting the shelves. ‘Prannie Rhatigan’s Irish Seaweed Kitchen’ is a comprehensive guide to healthy everyday cooking with seaweeds.
New toothpaste brings relief to sensitive teeth
Over 57% of the world population suffer from sensitive teeth at some point in their lives and it would appear that this figure is on the increase. Teeth sensitivity is caused when enamel is eroded leaving the porous dentine layer of the tooth and exposing the sensitive nerve endings. Main triggers of sensitivity include hot and cold foods, sugary foods and white wine - making the Christmas season a bit of a nightmare for sufferers.
Over 50s lose confidence in future of NHS
Britons are very proud of our National Health Service and those over 50 are more inclined to use the service they provide. Eighty seven per cent have used it in the last two years (increasing to 94 per cent for those 75 and older). The good news is that 43% of the over 50s rated their experience with the NHS very good.
Leading charities slam back to work tests for cancer patients
Terminally ill cancer patients, and people undergoing chemotherapy, are being threatened with benefit cuts if they do not attend back-to-work interviews, warn leading charities, Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice.