Health and Fitness
New survey reveals Brits’ dirty little habits
A new survey has revealed that 6.6 million people in Britain do not wash their hands after going to the toilet. The survey of 3,000 people conducted by hygiene and sterilising experts Milton, has uncovered the grimy truth about Britain’s attitudes to hygiene and cleanliness.
Progress made in securing patient safety in cosmetic procedures
In the absence of government regulation, the cosmetic surgery industry must fully commit to self-regulation to protect patients undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as botox, warns Dr. Andrew Vallance-Owen, BUPA group medical director.
Get walking this winter
RIAS is encouraging people to beat the bulge this Christmas by being more active. The over 50s insurer has joined together with the National Trust to promote a range of walks that open up the great outdoors to young and old alike; a perfect way to walk off the Christmas turkey while spending more time with the family!
Patients choose private for access to best doctors
The most important thing for patients when choosing which private hospital to go to for treatment is access to the most experienced consultants throughout their stay, a new survey reveals.
New year, new you!
Apart from the celebrations and the reminiscing, New Years Eve has always been about looking forward to the coming year. A start line for all the healthy lifestyle changes we want to make to kick off the New Year as positively as possible.
A healthy guide to surviving Christmas Day
Christmas is coming and while the goose may be getting fat, you may want to avoid busting your healthy eating routine for the sake of one day of indulgence! Moderation, not self deprivation is the answer, says nutritionist Vicky Warr.
Survive Christmas with a little help from Boots
The festive season can sometimes wreak havoc on our health but Boots can help you ward off winter sniffles, relieve post Christmas bloated bellies or simply keep energy levels up when it’s glum outside and there’s another celebratory party to go to!
Start your day the kiwi way
A new variety of kiwi fruit has been launched in the UK. Sunrise, the red kiwi is a red-fleshed fruit with an attractive red colour sunburst pattern in the centre. Red kiwis are packed with nutrients and have almost twice the amount of vitamin C as green kiwis.
Totally Fitness director is a Young Gun 2007
Elliot Zissman, director of Totally Fitness, has been picked to be one of only 30 business men and women chosen each year out of thousands of entrants to receive the prestigious Young Gun award. Young Guns are recognised for their outstanding entrepreneurial skills and business wit.
Strictly Come Dancersize
Karen Hardy and Erin Boag, the stars of BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing, bring you the ultimate in dance based fitness DVDs. Strictly Come Dancing has created dance fever all over the country and now it is possible to re-create the renowned steps at home whilst keeping fit.
Not so fat cats
Despite the stereotype of a ‘fat cat’ board of directors, new research reveals that Britons’ bosses are in fact not the 'fat controllers' they are often portrayed to be. In fact they are likely to be taking the most exercise and to be the least likely to consider themselves overweight than any other working group.
New vitamin could help to boost sex drive
New research on erectile dysfunction reveals that long-term sexual spontaneity can be restored to normal and sex drive doubled in just one month with the help of natural sex vitamin, Prelox.
Davina McCall returns with High Energy
Davina McCall returns with her brand new fitness DVD, High Energy Five. Davina is the number one selling fitness brand of the last 5 years, with sales of over 540,000 across the number 1 selling - Power of 3, her follow up - My Three 30 Minute Workouts, The Davina Box Set and My Pre and Post Natal Workouts.
British women struggling to switch off
Thirty two per cent of British women admit to having trouble sleeping at night and in addition 86% of women will do something to help them drop off at night, according to new research from Legal & General.
RIAS partners with National Trust to get Britain walking
People will be stepping into their walking boots and enjoying spectacular country and coastal walks thanks to a new partnership between over 50s insurer RIAS and the National Trust.