Health and Fitness
National Pandemic Flu Service goes live
A new self-care service which will give people with pandemic swine flu symptoms fast access to antivirals was launched today by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.
The Siberian secret to stress-free living
With 13.5 million working days lost as a result of stress last year, it seems anxiety comes hand in hand with our hectic modern lifestyles. But as our stress levels soar, help could be found in a traditional herbal medicine that has been celebrated for its ability to help deal with physical and emotional stress for over 2,000 years.
Are family pets good for child development?
Owning a pet can help children learn vital life skills according to new research out today. Half of Brits think that having a companion, such as a cat, dog, rabbit, fish, hamster or reptile around the house helps to teach kids lessons in responsibility.
Health MOTs cause concern on check-up from Which?
Private health checks or ‘MOTs' can be poor value for money and could even be bad for people's health, according to an investigation by Which?
Keeping older people fit and healthy
Simple measures such as good footcare, sight tests and light exercise can help older people live better, Care Service Minister Phil Hope said today as he launched the Older People's Prevention Package.
UK’s top summer pain hot spots
Nationwide research released today has identified the UK’s summer pain hot-spots, with Portsmouth, Newquay and Bournemouth the cities that locals themselves rate as the biggest pains in the country.
Sun, sea, sand and seaweed
When we’re in need of relaxation, the first thing we usually think of is booking a holiday, because we know soaking in the sunshine and dipping our toes in the sea will help us to unwind.
Summertime slumber
Many of us associate the winter with dark mornings that make it difficult to wake up, but in reality a good night’s sleep can be more elusive during the summer months.
Don’t be too vein to look after your piles
As we reach, or look forward to retirement for a rest, our veins continue the busy job of returning blood to the heart. Did you know that veins can weaken as we age? Haemorrhoids and varicose veins are both a result of veins weakening and could stand in your way of enjoying your retirement.
Support for people who care for friends or family
Carers across the country will be given better access to healthchecks, more support from the NHS and more opportunities to take time off thanks to a £16 million demonstration programme announced by Care Services Minister Phil Hope today.
Embarrassment leads to taking health risks
A shocking 1 in 10 people say they have had unprotected sex because they were too embarrassed to buy condoms from a pharmacy. This disconcerting statistic is the finding of latest research by new online pharmacy mastersdirect.com, revealing people’s opinions about their most embarrassing health problems.
Time to rest your legs?
Do you have legs that twitch when trying to relax or sleep and often painful sensations creating an overwhelming urge to move? You are not alone. This is a problem affecting over 1.5 million people in the UK alone (thought to be a conservative estimate with figures of over double believed to be more realistic) who suffer from a condition known as Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
Be prepared for summer health hazards
Though most of us love the summer – especially with the heat wave weather we’ve been having – living in a hot hazy climate either here or abroad is also associated with a range of holiday health horrors that can leave us ill-equipped to enjoy the weather.
APOS Treatment available in the UK for the first time
Bupa is making APOS Treatment for knee and lower back pain available in the UK for the first time. The breakthrough treatment can eliminate the need for prescription pain relief for seven out of 10 people.
Students celebrate National School Sport Week
Millions of school students across the country took part in a host of special sports events last week, to help celebrate this year’s National School Sport Week. Over 10,400 schools across Britain participated in Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week, which ran from 29 June to 3 July 2009.