Health and Fitness
Best boot forward for Coniston walking festival
Television presenter Nick Crane is packing his trusty back pack and making a personal pilgrimage back to Coniston for the autumn walking festival. Nick, a writer and broadcaster, used to work in the town in the late 1970s and is the star name heading the Coniston Walking Festival which takes place over September 26-28.
UK women set to watch Olympics for talent of a different kind
The 2008 Olympics are just around the corner and for the sport enthusiasts amongst us it couldn’t have come any quicker. All hoping to grab a gold medal, the world’s most talented athletes will be showcasing their many talents and not just the sporting kind!
Bupa joins Government initiative to improve patient information
Bupa is leading the way with a new Government ‘kite mark' to help guide people on the quality of health information from health and social care providers.
Government urged to stop stalling on prescription charges review
One year after the Department of Health promised to carry out a review on prescription charges in England, many hundreds of thousands of people on low incomes with chronic health problems are still notgetting their prescriptions dispensed and are putting their health at risk, says national charity Citizens Advice.
Peaches and nectarines – A sweet treat for kids this summer
The superhero battling childhood obesity in Austria, Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK is seeing in the summer with peaches and nectarines, a trusty weapon for staving off the heat and keeping in shape.
Cheesy music hits the right note in the gym
Gym-goers love secretly working out to cheesy hits they wouldn't dream of listening to in public, according to a new survey. The study revealed that an amazing 60 per cent of fitness fans pop on headphones and get sweaty to songs they wouldn't openly admit to liking because they are so naff.
Celebs go green by turning Japanese
Last year when Victoria Beckham opted for daily two pint shakes of chlorella algae in a bid to stay svelte for the Spice Girls tour, she was following in the tradition of other celebs, such as actors Christian Slater and Sally Field, by turning to Japan for the latest health secret.
You’re not mad – you’re menopausal!
Women can spend up to fifteen years overwhelmed by menopausal symptoms which can affect work, sleep and quality of life. But help is now at hand in the form of an easy-to-follow leaflet full of natural and effective ways to help reduce and manage menopausal symptoms and a new slow-release isoflavone nutritional food supplement, which can offer natural 24-hour support to women at the time of the menopause.
Pack up your troubles and forget those holiday woes
We wait all year to eagerly jet off to our favourite holiday location. But rather than the expected sun, sea and relaxation, the average British holidaymaker is likely to return home more stressed, battered and beleaguered than ever! A new survey carried out by summer first aid kit essential Anthisan Bite & Sting Cream has revealed Britain’s top holiday woes.
Diet and dementia - The cholesterol link
Everyone knows too much cholesterol is bad for your health. But, as doctors and dieticians realise, it's much more complicated than that. Too much LDL cholesterol – low-density lipoproteins, or 'bad' cholesterol – may indeed increase your risk for heart problems, since LDL cholesterol builds up in the arteries and causes potential blockages or clots.
Challenge yourself - Take part in the Great North Swim
Do you fancy a new challenge? Would you like to raise funds to help people in crisis situations? The Red Cross is looking for individuals who might like to join the Red Cross team for the first event of it’s kind in the UK – The Great North Swim on Saturday 13th September 2008.
Eat your way to better health this summer
Yakult, the original probiotic drink, has launched a new summer on-pack promotion, offering consumers a free healthy summer recipe book. The campaign will run from early July, up until the end of August, throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. This follows on from the success of Yakult’s online health drive, which was launched earlier this year.
Online support for a healthy working Wales
Support for individuals, GPs and businesses will be one click closer today when Dr Tony Jewell, Chief Medical Officer for Wales launches a new Welsh Assembly Government funded website today.
Cancer fighting foods – The story behind the headlines
A study published in the Journal of Cancer details specific dietary changes that can dramatically cut the chance of all types of cancer developing – adopting elements of a Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of cancer by 12%. Dr David Servan-Schreiber, author of the new book Anticancer, discovered he had a brain tumour at the age of 31.
Wake up and smell the coffee
Are you a regular visitor to one of those coffee shops that offer much more than your basic cup of coffee? Is a large latte with whipped cream or a cappuccino a common choice during your break? While delicious and comforting, these coffee habits could be giving you more fat, (particularly saturated fat) and calories than you realise.