Health and Fitness
Get Fit By Learning To Dance Like A Pro!
Learning to dance and get in shape just got easier with the new fitness and dance DVD series from Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo (as seen on America’s version of Strictly Come Dancing "Dancing with the Stars"). The fitness series consists of beginner - low impact, intermediate - medium impact, and advanced - high impact videos, with featured dances such as the Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, and Samba.
Celebrities Back Heart 999 Campaign
Soap stars who have lost parents to heart attacks today helped launch a British Heart Foundation (BHF) campaign to urge people to call 999 if they suffer chest pain.
Brits blinkered to the impact of binge drinking
Despite official figures showing that 39% of men and 22% of women drink more than the recommended daily alcohol intake at least once a week, the 'Health Uncovered' research indicates that just 12% of Brits have worried about the effects of drinking too much on their health in the last 3 months.
The Japan Diet – New Weight Loss Book
From the authors of the bestselling “Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat” comes “The Japan Diet”, a guide to losing weight the Japanese way.
Adult heart cells learn to heal
Cells in the outermost layer of the heart can be guided by a specific protein to move deeper inside and help to repair a failing adult heart. Research published this week by Nature, reveals how thymosin B4, a protein already known for its ability to reduce muscle cell loss after heart attack, can instruct the heart to heal itself.
Don’t forget to get your flu jab!
As the colder months approach it's worth bearing in mind that there is growing evidence to suggest that heart attacks are linked with extreme weather conditions, especially cold weather.
FSA survey finds salmonella in imported eggs
The Food Standards Agency has this week published its findings of a survey of salmonella contamination in eggs produced outside the UK and on retail sale in England. The estimated prevalence of salmonella in the eggs sampled was found to be around one box in every 30 (3.3%).
Cohabiting is bad for women's health
Women eat more unhealthy foods and tend to put on weight when they move in with a male partner, according to a report by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. On the other hand, a man's diet tends to become healthier when he starts cohabiting with a female partner - and her influence has a long-term positive impact.
Young Slimmer Loses 9 Stones And Gains Confidence
There’s no doubt that Melissa Harrison has the key to the door, and a future of opportunities now that the 21 year old has won the title of Female Young Slimmer of the Year after losing an amazing 9st 1½ lbs.
Hitting 50 Is Good For Your Health!
People in their twenties could have parents – or even grandparents – who are more healthy than they are according to new research from Fitness First. The company has devised a ten-point ‘Health Tracker’ to examine a range of aspects that impact on health including diet, alcohol consumption, smoking and stress and those over the age of 50 have achieved the highest health ratings.
Twelve Tips To Stay Fit During Christmas
Absolute Fitness, one of the US’s premiere personalized fitness studios is offering twelve easy and simple tips to stay fit during the holiday season. The average American gains between 5 to 8 pounds during the holiday period beginning at Thanksgiving and ending during New Year’s festivities according to a recent study. While many attribute the cause for this weight gain as excessive eating during the holiday period, much of the weight gain is due more to lack of exercise and physical activity.
December 1st Is World Aids Day
1 December 2006 is World AIDS Day, the international day of action aimed at raising awareness and halting the spread of HIV. This year is the twenty-fifth anniversary of HIV and yet numbers of people infected are still rising by 5 million every year. The UK is no exception with 7000 diagnoses every year, yet awareness of how HIV is transmitted has fallen in the last 5 years.
A World Beyond Dieting
A prominent weight-control charity – The Weight Foundation - is focusing its attention on what it says are the often-ignored real reasons underlying eating, overweight and self-image crises.
Carb Cycling: A Diet Promising Treats And No Tricks
From Christmas treats to New Years cocktails, we are approaching the time of year when we start packing on the pounds. This is also the season of stress and fatigue. The good news is that you can indulge in a few holiday treats and actually drop fat and gain energy this year!
Confidence Cure for Insomniacs?
“Building confidence can aid insomnia”, says UK based Confidence Coach Una Doyle. This dramatic statement is a result of Una identifying a trend amongst her clients that they were experiencing better quality sleep after making steps to build their confidence and remove blocks from other areas of their lives.