Health and Fitness
2009 Sheffield Half Marathon already a record breaker
The turn of the New Year saw entries for the 2009 Sheffield Half Marathon reach the milestone figure, and numbers are up by over 300 entries from the same point last year.
New screening test benefits mums-to-be in Yeovil
Mums-to-be are benefiting from a new screening service which is now available at Yeovil District Hospital. All mums who book for care in the ‘Best Performing’ maternity unit in Yeovil District Hospital’s Women’s Hospital are now offered the combined test, which was previously only offered privately, for screening Down’s Syndrome from their 11th week of pregnancy. This new combined test replaces the triple blood test.
Remember: Getting fit is free of charge
If you are one of the many who've resolved to get fitter this year, then this is the one resolution you should try to keep. Only 40% of men and 28% of women take the recommended amount of exercise and according to the British Medical Journal, regular exercise reduces the risk of conditions such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 30 per cent. It can also help trim off extra pounds, keep your heart healthy and best of all, you don't have to put your hand in your pocket to get results.
Help in the high street for Taunton smokers
Taunton and Somerset smokers who want to quit the habit will have help in the High Street from this month, as the county’s first NHS Stop Smoking Shop opens in Taunton. It’s just one of the new ideas from Somerset’s NHS Stop Smoking Service to provide free and easy access to friendly, expert stop smoking advice and support for anyone ready and willing to quit.
Angina: New drug gets to the heart of the problem
A compound designed to prevent chest pains in heart patients has shown promising results in animal studies, say scientists.
Simple steps to stay healthy in the cold weather
With the cold weather set to continue, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Jane Wilkinson, is reminding people of simple steps to stay safe and well during this cold weather.
Swimming is the new running for 2009
Do you fancy a new challenge? Would you like to raise funds to help people in crisis? The Red Cross is looking for individuals or teams who want to join the Red Cross in its latest exciting challenge – The Great North Swim on Saturday 12th September 2009 (date to be confirmed).
Scratch-card to show drinkers future alcohol harm
Is your luck running out in the drinking lotto? A new scratch card could reveal your risk of developing an alcohol related illness in the future from your drinking habits today. A new scratch card could reveal your risk of developing an alcohol related illness in the future from your drinking habits today.
One person diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes
One person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes* in the UK, according to new figures from Diabetes UK. The leading health charity, which has released the shocking statistic to mark its 75th Anniversary, says the number of people diagnosed with the condition is growing faster than ever.
Cancer sufferer gives birthday money to charity
Five years ago, the outlook was bleak for Joyce Southall. After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma aged 65, her family didn’t think she would make it to her next birthday. But against all odds, Joyce from Coven, Wolverhampton turned 70 last month and celebrated the milestone with a big birthday bash.
Mr Motivator set to motivate the nation
Inspiring fitness expert and star of the MS Trust exercise DVD, Move it for MS, Mr Motivator is returning to our television screens this January. Mr Motivator is returning to help tackle Britain's growing obesity problem with the GMTV team.
New Year's Resolutions could be bad for your mental health
"New year, new you" is a popular phrase, but in the dawn of 2009, leading mental health charity Mind is urging people not to feel obliged to make New Year's resolutions as they can be bad for your mental health.
Weight loss made easier
Every January millions of people in the UK make a New Year's resolution to lose weight. Seventy five per cent of adults make weight loss their number one aim, but most have given up by the end of the month.
Make 2009 the year of donation
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is calling on the public to mark the year ahead with a commitment to donation by giving blood and signing up on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Lose lbs by raising £££’s
How about a New Year’s resolution that will help you work off those unwanted Christmas pounds, as well as helping a fantastic cause? That’s the opportunity leading aid agency CARE International is offering the Legal industry with the CARE 3 Peaks Challenge supported by Law and More.