Health and Fitness
Shingles – Speed of diagnosis is critical says MediCare
Most people have had Chickenpox – usually when they are children, and sometimes they are deliberately exposed to it, the main reason being because it is thought to be preferable to have Chickenpox early on in life so children can build an immunity to the infection.
Over 55s the happiest generation
Emma Soames, Editor at large, Saga Magazine comments on the report from Standard Life which claims that the over 55s are the happiest generation: "We wholeheartedly agree that the over 55s are the happiest generation.
Top things that make us smile
New research from smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank, reveals the top twenty things most likely to make us smile.
Why stress to impress?
The impact of sticking to weight-loss regimes for some dieters can be as stressful as meeting a deadline at work, studying for exams, moving house or even going through a bad patch with a partner according to a nationwide report out today.
New wave of cash to get kids in the swim
A major new £3 million sponsorship deal for British Swimming aims to get thousands of kids and parents in the pool and learning to swim. The three-year funding from Kellogg’s ensures the continuation of their ASA Award Scheme - which has helped two million children learn core swimming skills over the last 12 years.
UK on summer heat health alert
The forecast of hot temperatures across the country this week has prompted the first ‘heat health' warning this summer.
Here comes the sun - Don’t forget to stay cool
The recent news of a British soldier dying of heatstroke, whilst serving in Iraq, is a reminder of the seriousness of this condition.
Bringing baby home
With your first baby everything that happens from their first cry to their first nappy change can be new, unexpected, exciting and (sometimes) overwhelming. Here are some surprises you may encounter in the first twelve weeks and how to deal with them.
Macho men’s medical dilemmas
Celebrity chef Brian Turner this week teamed up with Prostate UK at the BAUS (British Association of Urological Surgeons) annual conference in Glasgow to highlight how up to 10,000 thousand male lives in the UK could be saved every year if men only overcame their male pride, booked themselves a simple medical check up and made some important changes in their diet to prevent the on-set of prostate cancer.
Is there a dietary ‘cure’ for arthritis?
Arthritis in its various forms affects 4.3 million women and 2.6 million men in the UK – but more than six in ten of us will suffer from the condition at some point in our lives. Arthritis causes pain, loss of mobility and in chronic cases irreversible destruction of joints throughout the body.
Putting a stop to heartburn and indigestion
Be it your dream job interview or your wedding, your diary date of the year has arrived. But with all the planning in the world, the one thing you cannot control is a last-minute attack of heartburn and indigestion.
Fern Britton launches ‘Summer Fit Challenge’
Summer has finally arrived - and that means it's crunch time as we swap our winter cover-ups for summer frocks and swimsuits. But how can we avoid resorting to crash dieting or short-term fixes to achieve that summer bod, so we can all feel good and look good in the sun this summer?
A matter of confidence
Women's self-confidence is nearly twice as reliant on their physical appearance as that of men, according to Britain's first Self-Confidence Index. The Index will periodically gauge the feelings of the population and over time form a comprehensive study of the UK's collective confidence.
Hey! You've got to hide your bike away
Contrary to popular stereotypes, Liverpudlians are the most honest and trustworthy people in the UK, according to new research.
Summer snacking that won’t ruin your bikini diet
Snack A Jacks, the irresistible crispy rice snack, has added two new delicious flavours to its tasty snack range – both are scrumptiously satisfying and won’t ruin any good intentions.