Health and Fitness
Madonna follows in the footsteps of other 50 year olds
Madonna, who reached her 50th birthday last Saturday (16 August), will be following in the footsteps of others who have reached this landmark age. They are keen on travelling the world and see turning 50 as a time for exciting new challenges and adventures, research from Alliance & Leicester reveals.
Going abroad for dental care? Check out the facts before you check in
With more and more people considering dental treatment abroad, the UK dental regulator, the General Dental Council (GDC) has issued guidance and advice to dental patients with a checklist of questions to ask before travelling abroad for treatment.
Boost the kids’ back to school brain power
With ‘back to school’ time on the horizon, we’re all hoping to give our children the very best start for the new academic term. And there’s never been a more important time to look to nutrition to help your child rise to the challenges of starting a new school year.
Keira and Sienna go tum-to-tum
'Homely' Keira Knightley beats 'man-eating' Sienna Miller when it comes to the sexiest stomach, a new survey has revealed. And in another gut-wrenching blow, 63-year-old Helen Mirren also topped Sienna in the nationwide poll.
Beautiful bride preparation with the Pure Package
Looking fabulous on your big day is more than just having a good makeup artist and hairdresser or wearing that once-in-a-lifetime dream dress. In the run-up to your wedding day, eating the best quality nutritionally balanced foods combined with drinking plenty of water, and getting adequate exercise and rest is vital to looking and feeling like the belle of your own ball.
Millions of Brits endure nightmarish snoozing
Losing your job, becoming homeless, being chased by a Goliath Tarantula and having a rendezvous with Amy Winehouse, Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling; are just a few examples of the terrifying nightmares experienced by over a million of Brits every night*.
Infections are public's biggest NHS fear
Fear of contracting an infection would be the public's number one worry if they had to go to hospital for treatment, reveals a major opinion poll commissioned by BBC News to mark the 60th anniversary of the creation of the NHS.
New AliveBoard offers thrills and fitness in one
A uniquely constructed board, which combines skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing action into one thrilling product has been launched in the UK today. Following its phenomenal success in the USA and Australia, The AliveBoard finally hits the UK market and is expected to wow thrill seekers and exercise enthusiasts alike.
Get Gold medal fit while watching the Olympics on TV
With the Olympics in full swing, it is easy to skip exercise in favour of watching the Games unfold on television. But exercise doesn't just have to happen in a gym and health experts at Bupa recommend five easy ways of staying healthy at home during these patriotic weeks, without missing any of the action.
Beware of fats in the kitchen
We are constantly told to reduce the amount of fat we eat, especially saturated fat, as it's high-calories and can raise cholesterol levels. High saturated fat intakes make weight-gain more likely and increase our risk of heart disease and stroke. We should also avoid trans fats, as these act like saturated fats in the body - we can do this by avoiding products with 'hydrogenated vegetable oils' on the ingredients list.
Look for the signs - You could save a friend’s life
Shocking statistics reveal that one in three women who attempt suicide do so because they are being affected by domestic violence and an average of two women are killed every week as a result of domestic violence. 59% of women are more likely to confide in a friend if affected by domestic violence – look for the signs and you could save a friend’s life.
Give your barbecue a healthy twist
Now that the summer holidays are here and the nights are long, there's never been a better excuse to have a barbecue- and it doesn't have to be the traditional glut of cremated or undercooked meat that's often high in calories and fat. It's easy to give your barbecue a healthy twist and turn it into a gourmet three-course feast for all your family and friends to enjoy.
Bliss launches breastfeeding study days
Bliss the special care baby charity is launching its new study days for nurses and doctors of sick and premature babies as part of World Breastfeeding Week. They will focus on nutrition for premature babies, in particular breastfeeding.
‘Bank of Mum and Dad' turn to ‘Bank of Sons and Daughters'
The generation who have relied on ‘The Bank of Mum and Dad' may unwittingly become ‘The Bank of Sons and Daughters'. As parents fail to save for long-term care fees, children may be forced to forgo their inheritance to pay for care or stop working to look after elderly parents.
Dame Kelly Holmes on why she has nothing more to prove
In an extensive interview with iVillage.co.uk (the UK’s leading online women’s community site), Dame Kelly Holmes shares her views on keeping fit, young people, Olympians who could bring home the gold for Britain and a lot more.