Health and Fitness
Is it time to ditch the ‘girly’ diets?
Despite being of the fairer sex, Jeni Blaskett gained her weight like many men do. She was a beer drinker – a big one. She wanted to lose weight, but couldn’t face the idea of ordering a mineral water in a pub when everyone else was having a pint.
How to find the right contraceptive for you
With the myriad of contraceptive choices now available to modern women, finding the right one for you and your body is not always easy. Whether you’re returning to using contraception after having kids, or are keen to ensure you do not have a baby when you are not ready, it is important to choose the right one for you and your body.
Arthritis in children – Know the facts
Arthritis is often thought of as a condition that affects only older people. Yet in fact 27,000 young people under 25 live with the disease in the UK. About three quarters of children who get ongoing arthritis are girls, most often developing their symptoms between the ages of two and six.
Baby blues for new parents
Conflicting advice and peer pressure leaves new parents spending the first year feeling confused and isolated, according to a new study.
Stars come out for Reigate retirement home
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded Priors Mead retirement home in Reigate with an ‘excellent three star rating’ – the highest possible in the industry.
Get your man to ‘Beltdown’ – The new diet for guys
It appears that men are better than women at dieting, when they actually decide to put their minds to it that is. But getting them excited about weight loss is where the problem lies.
Over 65s urged to review their medication
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is urging older people to review the medication they are taking, as new research released by the Society reveals that millions of over 65s in Britain are taking a cocktail of medicines without fully understanding what they are, or the side effects they may be suffering from.
Can new 'distance diet' help the obese?
With some 45 per cent of Britain’s population now classed as ‘obese’, there are many of us who would like to shed some pounds and become both slimmer and healthier.
UK teenagers turning to alcohol to relieve boredom
British teenagers are turning to alcohol to relieve boredom according to a new survey launched this week by alcohol charity Drinkaware. Nearly one in 10 young people aged 16 and 17 (8 per cent) drink at least once a week simply because they are bored*.
New diet concept rebels against tradition
The diet industry is bigger than ever yet the nation is at its fattest. This has inspired sports, fitness and eating and body image therapist, Emma James to create her own “Rebel Diet”.
‘Dodgy Cigs’ roadshow visits Staffordshire
This weekend the Stop Smoking Service will show smokers in Newcastle-under-Lyme they are getting more than they bargain for if they buy ‘dodgy’ tobacco products.
Should alternative therapy practitioners be regulated?
A consultation on whether, and if so, how, practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine should be regulated was launched this week by the Department of Health.
Awareness campaign launched as measles rises
Measles vaccination rates are still far lower than levels needed to protect the population. This is despite the finding of a new Department of Health survey that over 90 per cent of parents are aware it is the best way to protect their child.
Change4Life corner shops to open across the country
Corner shops nationwide can now get help from the ‘Change4Life’ scheme to sell more fruit and veg – which should see a high number of people getting their 5 a day and shops seeing an increase in profits.
NHS apprenticeships to boost jobs for young people
Health Secretary Andy Burnham has announced NHS organisations will receive a total of £25 million to create 5,000 new NHS apprenticeships by March 2010.