Health and Fitness
£150,000 boost for national breastfeeding helpline
A new national breastfeeding helpline - backed by £150,000 a year - that will provide practical support and information to the 450,000 breast feeding mothers in England, was launched by Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo this month.
Strictly youth dancing
Dance - one of the fastest growing subject for GCSE and A level students in England - is to receive a £5.5 million boost from the Government, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham and Schools Minister Andrew Adonis have announced.
Evans Cycles launch Ride It!
The Evans Cycles Ride It! events are a series of organised road and off-road rides that are designed to take the hassle out of your weekend riding.
Record breaking marathon effort starts early from John O’Groats
At 5.00am on Saturday 22nd March, one avid fundraiser will take his first steps on an epic marathon challenge. Bernie Hollywood, a 48 year old father of two from the Wirrall, will attempt to complete 35 marathons in 22 days, culminating in the Flora London Marathon on April 13th.
Think carefully before heading for sun, sea and scalpels
Almost one in five medical tourists have run into problems after travelling abroad for treatment, says Which?
18th March is the death of the diet day
The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets may be one of 2008’s hotly anticipated book releases, but it seems it’s our obsession with A-listers rather than their fad diets that is piquing our interest, as the majority of British women’s diet and fitness plans for 2008 were long-term lifestyle changes rather than short-term fixes.
Give your summer diet a Boost
Want to get slim for summer? Why not try the delicious range of healthy juices and smoothies from Boost Juice Bars this spring? Boost Juice sell a range of fresh fruit smoothies and juices that contain no preservatives, artificial flavours or colourings and are at least 98% fat free.
1 in 10 Brits are nutritionally deficient
The health of Brits is on the line because we are not getting all the nutrients we need from our diet. According to the latest figures 1 in 10 Brits are officially nutritionally deficient and four out of five us think we eat well but actually don't.
Study shows UK hearts are five years older than owners
The average middle aged adult's heart is five years older than its owner according to new research released by Lloydspharmacy. Based on an analysis of heart health checks conducted at branches of Lloydspharmacy, and using a protocol developed by Unilever and Boston University, the study shows that people's hearts are aging faster than they should.
Drop a dress size in 9 days
If someone said you could drop a dress size and lose inches from around your waist after just nine days, you would ask ‘what’s the gimmick?’. With so many fads, elimination diets and fitness crazes coming – and going – everyday, there’s no wonder skepticism sets in.
Probiotics could prevent holiday tummy
'Tums on the run’ is a classic holiday tale. If you catch a holiday bug, it can literally upset your longed-for summer break. With up to 50% of holidaymakers suffering from traveller’s diarrhoea each year, chances are that you have been the victim of such an experience.
A secret ingredient for your detox
The benefits of a wholegrain diet are no secret – eating wholegrain regularly can help keep your heart healthy, regulate your blood sugar levels, keep your digestive system in top condition and also help you maintain a healthy weight. Being naturally low in fat and high in fibre, it can help you to feel full for longer –so you are less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks.
New ways to five a day
According to a report this week by the Food Standards Agency, Brits are still failing to eat enough fruit and vegetables. Just 58% per cent of consumers are eating the recommended five portions a day yet 78% are aware that we should be eating our 5-A-Day. Constantly thinking of how to incorporate vegetables into mealtimes can be difficult but there are lots of delicious ways with veg if you think beyond the obvious.
Cold front set to perk up breast treatment
Breakthrough ice technology developed by a British company means that many thousands of women with non-cancerous breast tumours can now be successfully treated in their doctors surgery rather than having to endure a hospital operation.
Will you be hiding under a sarong this season?
So you’ve been pumping iron in the gym, burning calories at the aerobics class or just wishing away that winter weight, but are you ready for your summer wardrobe?