Health and Fitness
Eat In Colour Campaign Hits The Road
It won’t be setting any land ‘swede’ records, but with a revamped ice cream van and armfuls of delicious fruit and vegetables, the Eat in Colour campaign hits the road on 29 July for a six day, 1500 mile tour of the UK, spreading the word that fruit and vegetables are the quick, easy, tasty and inexpensive route to a healthy diet.
Friendly Bacteria - Our Microscopic Allies For Health
Beating germs and bacteria is fine in the kitchen but there’s one place that we cannot afford to be without them – our intestines! Our gastrointestinal tract and lower bowel contains millions of beneficial Bacteria that promote good digestion, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and support the immune system.
Get Fit The Sexy Way With Dance Of The Kama Sutra
There’s an exciting new way for women to get into shape and cultivate their sensuality with the fantastic Dance Of The Kama Sutra With Hemalayaa, a brand new DVD which uses meditation and playful movements taken from traditional Indian dance.
Getting Kids To Step In The Right Direction
250 schools in deprived areas across the country joined the Department of Health's 'Schools on the Move' National Pedometer Programme last Friday. Between September 2007 and March 2008, 45,000 pedometers will be distributed to encourage schoolchildren to become more active and help reduce levels of obesity.
A Brand New Healthy You For Summer, And For Life!
Another summer and another chance to make some well intentioned promises to yourself..."I will eat my five portions of fruit and veg a day", "I will not skip breakfast", "I will shed those extra pounds"... sound familiar?
Superfruits Make Super Smoothies
Bursting with goodness and flavour, the Blueberry and Pomegranate Smoothie from The Serious Food Company is the ultimate superfruit combination. The blend even beats green tea and red wine with the highest level of antioxidants of any smoothie recipe.
And The Sexiest Wimbledon Tennis Champions Are . . .
Roger Federer may have been crowned Champion yesterday in the 2007 Wimbledon men’s singles finals but Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova have been voted the sexiest male and female champions of Wimbledon from the last 20 years.
Specialists welcome smoking ban
Specialists at BUPA North Cheshire Hospital welcome the ban on smoking in public places and hope to see a drop in the patients they see with smoking-related diseases in the future.
HPV Vaccine To Reduce Cervical Cancer Cases
Cases of cervical cancer will be reduced by up to 70 per cent with the introduction of a new vaccine into the national immunisation programme. The Department of Health has agreed, in principle, to accept JCVI advice that HPV vaccines should be introduced routinely for girls aged around 12-13 years, subject to independent peer review of the cost benefit analysis.
Game, Set & Match (Maker) For The Health & Fitness Club Market
We have all heard of making new acquaintances at the supermarket, but it would seem that your local gym could offer just as much match-making potential! The latest exclusive consumer research from MINTEL shows that as many as one in five (19%) private health club members have met good friends or a partner at their gym, while one in four (26%) see their club as a good place to meet like-minded people.
Public Attitudes Towards Mental Illness Remain Sympathetic
Public attitudes towards people with mental health problems remain broadly sympathetic despite some signs that prejudice and fear have slightly increased, a survey by the Department of Health has found.
£50m Funding For Cleaner Hospitals
Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson today announced £50 million extra funding to tackle healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) such as MRSA and C.difficile.
Brits are in denial about the state of their health
Despite new health scares appearing almost daily and obesity rates on the rise, a staggering 12 million Brits do not do any exercise.
Europe’s 1st Purpose Built Breast Cancer Centre Opens With World Record Attempt
The Nightingale Centre and Genesis Prevention Centre - Europe’s first ever, purpose built breast cancer prevention centre - opens its doors on 8th July. The Centre, built with £12 million from the NHS and £2 million from the Genesis Appeal, will provide diagnostic and outpatients services for around 500 women every week.
The Curse Of Cramp Strikes At Wimbledon
Did you see the dramatic events at Wimbledon last week, where Serena Williams was struck by cramp in her fourth round clash at the tournament? Serena was seen crying and screaming in agony as she battled the pain in her leg. Serena is not alone in suffering with muscle cramp - over 13 million people throughout the UK experience the condition.