Health and Fitness
Don’t let illness ruin your family’s winter holiday fun
Whether it’s a nasty cut or scrape from running around outside, a stomach upset from unfamiliar food, or an ear infection from the swimming pool - having a child fall ill whilst on holiday is every parent’s worst nightmare.
Stroke risk as millions of Brits ignore salt warning
Millions of Brits are risking their health by ignoring official advice warning about the dangers of salt intake according to research released this week.
Know the symptoms - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Never heard of COPD? You’re not alone. But 3.7 million Brits are estimated to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), most without knowing it. The disease is most common in smokers - whether you’re a current smoker or quit years ago and are healthy apart from the odd cold or chesty cough - it doesn’t matter.
Healthy, hearty, winter warmer recipes
Try some new recipe ideas that will warm you up and keep you going in these colder months. These recipes are healthy and inspiring and full of the natural goodness of oats that will sustain you through chilly weather without piling on the pounds. They are also ideal if you want hot food with some fibre and wholegrain carbohydrate content to share with family and friends.
Natural antioxidants in your coffee cup
Most of us have heard of antioxidants (over nine in 10 if you want to get technical) but far fewer are aware how good they are for us. In fact, around one third of Brits have no idea whether they’re good for them or not.
Celeb health trends slammed
GPs have slammed the ‘health-styles' of the rich and famous - warning that UK women are wasting money and potentially risking their health following celebrity health fads like cupping, colonic irrigation or extreme detoxes.
Olympic BMX star explains how to make road safety cool
According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear.
Searching for the next Wayne Rooney
Football fever is again gripping the nation as fans across the country go through the roller coaster of emotions with the Premier League and Football League – with building excitement towards next summer’s World Cup in South Africa following the Three Lions’ recent qualification.
Don’t whine about bad teeth - try chewing gum instead
A study* by Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany, published in the Science Journal Nutrition Research reveals that white wine rather than red wine is more likely to rot your teeth if frequently consumed.
New invention aims to combat drink spiking crimes
Drink spiking is a problem that we are all aware of and more people have been affected by it than one would think. With 600 cases of drink spiking reported a year this is only the tip of the iceberg as a staggering 84% fail to report the crime.
Bored Brits turn to sweet treats for comfort
A survey by Bach Original Flower Essences has revealed a whopping 76% of people turn to food for comfort over a girlie chat, alcohol or going it alone. Boredom (36%) is the most common emotion to cause Brits to reach for the fridge closely followed by stress (32%).
Ford on the ball at Kick It Out 2009
The fourth Kick It Out event hosted by Ford proved a winner as celebrities combined to support football's anti-racism campaign.
Cycle to Work Guarantee a good start
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) welcomed the announcement by Lord Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport, of the introduction of the Cycle to Work Guarantee, but also warned that the scheme may need to go further still in order for the number of cyclists to continue to rise.
The sore throat advice that’s hard to swallow
Many of us accept that the winter weather goes hand-in-hand with an unwelcome influx of coughs and colds, but statistics reveal that the majority of Britons will actually face the misery of at least two or three bouts this year.
Simply Swimtastic
Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level – swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age.