Health and Fitness
Time to get cheeky at this year's "Pants in the Park"
Residents in Andover can show their cheeky side on Sunday 14 June 2009 by uniting in their pants for the annual "Pants in the Park" 5K fun run, in partnership with Simplyhealth, for Prostate UK.
New workshops launched for gay men with HIV
On June 17 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new Positive Self Management Programme for gay men living with HIV. The free workshops in Ladbroke Grove, London will run at the same time every subsequent Tuesday for seven weeks.
UK carers at breaking point says new report
Almost three-quarters (74%) of people providing unpaid care for a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled have reached breaking point due to the pressures of their caring role, according to new research issued to launch Carers Week 2009 (8-14 June)*.
Have a healthy Fathers Day
This year dads all across the world will be celebrating Fathers Day on Sunday 21st June. Rather than the usual pair of socks, tie or cuff links, why not treat him to something healthy this year?
National Carers Week highlights need for more support
Sixty per cent of us will be directly responsible for a loved one’s well-being at some point in our lives. Yet a quarter of carers have never taken a holiday, rising to over a third (31%) for long-term providers. Carers Allowance is also the lowest benefit, set at just £53.10 a week.
Modern men ignore medical symptoms
Men in the UK are willing to take risks with their health despite being aware of the dangers - over three quarters (77%) of men have ignored medical symptoms of ill health in the past year, according to new research by Friends Provident.
Mood food – Top tips for healthy snacking
We all know that food can be comforting on occasion – when we’re having problems with loved ones, or during that time of the month. A third of women regularly attempt to eat themselves into a better state of mind. But how can we make sure we’re snacking on the right foods? Our tips below may help limit the damage to waistline and willpower caused by cravings.
Know your pulse
A new nationwide campaign has been launched today to encourage the British public to 'know their pulse' to help prevent deaths from cardiac arrhythmias. Launched as part of Arrhythmia Awareness Week 2009, the 'Know Your Pulse’ initiative aims to help people understand that the pulse is the most effective way of identifying potential cardiac arrhythmias.
Look after your health and wellbeing now
According to PruHealth's bi-annual Vitality Index - which tracks the nation's health trends across stress, exercise, diet, smoking, health knowledge and check-ups - despite believing that obesity (54 per cent) is the greatest threat to the health of the nation followed by heart disease (38 per cent), it would take being diagnosed with a health condition to encourage the vast majority - 79 per cent - of people in the UK to improve their health and fitness.
Overweight Britons suffer abuse
LighterLife, the UK weight loss specialist, has conducted a survey of 1000 adults that reveals the full scale of abuse suffered by overweight or obese Britons.
Bloated bellies leave UK women feeling deflated
Most women would opt for a double chin, fat thighs or a muffin top rather than a bloated belly, according to a new survey out today to coincide with World Digestive Health Day.
Avocados - Deliciously healthy, deliciously versatile
This creamy and nutty flavoured fruit is one of the healthiest foods you can eat this summer – it is also one of the most versatile.
Fair weather friends needed for heatwaves
Practical action to prepare for a potential heatwave is the central theme of the 2009 Heatwave Plan published by the Department of Health this month. The plan urges everyone to be aware of the health risks faced by elderly friends and relatives during a heatwave.
A hard habit to break
Smoking, nose picking, forgetting to brush our teeth - bad habits can be hard to kick but sometimes the inability to replace bad habits with good ones can cause serious problems.
Why work is a pain in the neck
Right now there’s a good chance you’re reading this very article on your work PC. But how long has it been since you took a screen break?