Health and Fitness
Less wealth leads to better health for 10m Brits
Ten million people in Britain feel more fit and healthy than they did this time last year as a result of the recession, according to Britain Under Pressure research commissioned by Friends Provident.
The future of caring – know the facts
There are currently six million people across the UK who provide unpaid care to someone they know – a figure that will only increase with Britain’s ageing population.
TLC for your immune defences
As we slip into winter, catching a dreaded cold or worse can seem inevitable. While there’s no escaping the fact that we are 80% more likely to catch a cold in winter*, the good news is that our body’s natural defences are designed for tackling such viruses. Keeping your immune system in tip top condition can help you stay one step ahead of those nasty bugs.
Brits shunning sport due to poor eyesight
Ultralase, the laser eye specialist, together with Olympic gold medallist, Jonathan Edwards, are working together to highlight how amateur sportspeople are compromising their performance or avoiding sport all-together because they’re afraid to wear glasses or contacts whilst competing.
New research reveals extent of UK’s ‘wasted wardrobe’
In the grip of recession, each British woman owns a shocking £259.20 worth of clothes they’re unable to fit in to, leaving the nation with over £5 billion worth of clothes left redundant in wardrobes across the country.
70,000 lives saved by NHS Stop Smoking Services
At least 70,000 lives have been saved by NHS Stop Smoking Services in the ten years since they were established, according to new figures released this month.
Football to put the boot into cancer
A new scheme supported by football clubs across England will help educate men about the symptoms and risks of ‘male’ cancers and encourage them to present earlier with their symptoms, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham announced today.
More help for vulnerable families
Young first time mothers are being helped to improve the life chances of their babies and fathers are more involved in the early years of their children’s lives thanks to the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme, independent research published today has found.
NHS to ban use of premium rate call charges
The use of phone numbers that charge the public or patients a premium rate to contact the NHS are to be banned in England, Health Minister Mike O’Brien announced this month.
Top teen concerns are losing weight and fitting in
Today’s teens are most worried about losing weight and fitting in. But more teenagers from low income families worry about bullying, drugs, and smoking compared to peers from high income families.
Helping to change the face of hospital food
With hospital food being the butt of many jokes over the years – and even the focus of a current well-read internet blog - Lifespan Catering Services has well and truly shattered the myth of it being bland and boring.
Turning up the pleasure of muesli
Breakfast lovers looking for a tasty comfort food in the morning can now help themselves to a bowlful of a new baked muesli - say hello to Kellogg’s Nature’s Pleasure.
Leeds supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Leeds Building Society is delighted to support Breast Cancer Campaign by selling pink ribbons throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Over 50s healthcare needs change
Recent research conducted by Saga Health has shown the healthcare needs of the over 50s are changing, with hygiene and cleanliness of hospitals growing in importance over the last two years.
Recession stress equals increased PMS?
The recession could be having a negative impact on women’s emotional and physical wellbeing, according to the PMS Survey* of over 2,000 women by Magnesium-OK, the nutritional supplement for hormone balance.