Health and Fitness
Can herbal remedies lift the mood of the nation?
Research has shown that nearly 70% of UK adults experience low mood and anxiety, which means 35 million people are in this constantly unhappy state or “slump”. “Slump” is a term coined by psychologists to describe a mood state that is not as serious as clinical depression, but enough to affect people’s daily lives.
Northern Lights - The sight of a lifetime
If you’ve been fortunate enough to have witnessed the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis this autumn, consider yourself lucky – according to the latest research by eye health supplement, PreserVision, it’s the sight of a lifetime.
Over 50’s are anything but over the hill
Forget the more traditional sporting pursuits – over 50s Britons would rather be taking to the reins, according to a new survey by the Omega 3 fish oil supplement, Efalex Active 50+. The survey of 2,000 fifty plus Brits revealed a desire to be the equestrian world’s latest Mary King or William Fox-Pitt among the challenging list of past times they’d most like to take up.
Music should not only move you, it should move with you
H2O Audio, one of the UK’s leading water sports music companies has announced the launch of their new range of waterproof headphones and waterproof armbands for your iPod, MP3 Player or Phone - liberating swimmers, surfers, kayakers and runners throughout the country.
Bupa extends Great Run series sponsorship until 2013
Bupa, the leading health and care company, has renewed its sponsorship of the Great Run series for another five years, from 2009 to 2013, making it one of the longest-running sporting sponsorships in the UK.
The disappearing sick day
A major new report looking at the impact of the economic downturn on corporate healthcare provision has shockingly revealed that organisations throughout the UK are putting employees under pressure to work while off sick and to return to work before they are well enough.
Pupils get plum role in bid to combat childhood obesity
London primary schools will be leading the way in a UK-wide initiative involving over 3,000 children to help combat childhood obesity.
Older people have the "know how"
On UK Older People's Day new research reveals a rich variety of knowledge, culture and practical know how being passed down through families.
Mulberries hailed as new superfruit
All hail the new superfruit sensation to reach these shores and stand out from the crowd with the highest levels of antioxidants of any red berry fruits. The mulberry, which resembles a raspberry, boasts an impressive nutritional CV outperforming cranberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
Cook your way to a health heart
You Can Cook, a Scottish Community Interest Company, is to provide a unique cookery class for recovering heart patients in a purpose-built site at Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh. The class, taking place later this month, will identify the link between a healthy diet and a healthy heart. Heart patients will be shown that by choosing certain foods, including foods that are low in saturated fats and cholesterol, their health and overall prognosis can significantly improve.
More options for mastectomy patients
An inequality in breast reconstruction options for mastectomy patients has been highlighted by a West Sussex hospital. The Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) announced that women considering breast reconstruction following breast cancer are often not given the full range of options available for reconstruction in what can sometimes be a ‘postcode lottery’ – and may end up choosing an option that isn’t right for them or which requires further plastic surgery in the future.
Man Alive! Conference tackles men’s health
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and BT have hosted the first Man Alive! Conference, to address the subject of men’s health in the workplace. The conference was the focal point of the Man Alive campaign, launched by the charity in partnership with BT to inform men about cancer, encourage them to make positive changes to their lifestyle and empower them to take control of their health.
HIV Support Centre to pilot rapid testing service
The HIV Support Centre is to offer a confidential Rapid HIV Testing Service from this October as part of their programme to promote and encourage a healthy and responsible approach to sexual health.
The lunchbox way to five a day
Just as we think we're getting to grips with healthy eating, another report is published revealing just how far away we are as a nation from eating enough fruit and veg. And it's an even bigger blow to discover that some children's diets are far from as healthy as they should be too.
Superfit Jacqui wins national award
A 38 year old mother of four from Middlesborough has picked up a national award for the way she has transformed her life from an overweight, unfit person into a superfit marathon runner.