Health and Fitness
Cause of rare childhood cancer discovered
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the cause of a rare childhood muscle cancer, called Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).
Slimming supplements sales soar as Brits opt for last minute bikini body in a bottle
With temperatures soaring to record levels this week, slimming supplements makers have seen a huge last minute rush for natural weight management aids as Brits opt for a bikini body in the bottle this summer.
Little things in life make us happiest
The little things in life - such as finding money in your jeans pocket - make us the happiest, according to research released by DoubleTree by Hilton.
Are e-cigarettes good for you?
E-cigarettes have seen a meteoric rise in the UK over the past year despite the health implications of the products still being a matter of debate.
National Trust aims to connect 200,000 kids with the natural world
The National Trust is aiming to get 200,000 kids playing outside this summer as part of its commitment to connect the ‘cotton wool generation’ with nature.
Could adding vegetables make a healthier mayonnaise?
Scientists are investigating if eating mayonnaise with added vegetables, in the form of powders, could unlock health benefits.
British men twice as likely to ignore serious health symptoms as women
British men are almost twice as likely as women to avoid seeking medical help when experiencing a serious health symptom.
Ten tips to beat the heat and get a good night's sleep
With the heat to soar before July is out, the rise in temperature will make it more difficult to get a great night’s sleep. More than 58% of Brits say their sleep habits are affected by the weather, with 41% losing sleep due to overheating and 42% waking up in the night because of the heat.
Benidorm unsafe sex-spot for Brits abroad
Benidorm has been uncovered as Mediterranean hotspot for unprotected casual sex, according to new research into the behaviour and health of British holidaymakers.
Krill oil supplements for Omega 3 - Better than fish oils?
In recent years krill oil supplements have come to rival fish oils in terms of popularity and sales. It is not surprising as good quality pure krill oil supplements have arguably many more natural nutritional attributes when compared to fish oils.
Incentives to breastfeed and quit smoking backed by the young
Men and women aged 44 or younger are more likely to agree with financial incentives to encourage breastfeeding and smoking cessation during pregnancy compared to those aged 65 and over.
Make smoking hot savings by kicking the habit
The seventh anniversary of the smoking ban is fast approaching on 1 July and the latest research from MoneySuperMarket reveals ditching the cigarettes could save Brits over £6,000 on life cover – so there’s no better time for smokers to kick the habit and benefit from healthier bodies and bank balances.
Mood boosting maca
Maca is a South American plant, whose root can be dried and turned into a powder, which has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac.
The Beach is Back at Canary Wharf
This summer, Wood Wharf at Canary Wharf will be transformed for Action for Kids’ Beach Volleyball Championships from 30th June to 18th July. The waterfront area will be filled with more than 160 tonnes of sand by the children’s disability charity, to accommodate two beach volleyball courts.
European Health Insurance Card: almost 200 million Europeans already carry one
Almost 200 million Europeans already have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), according to the latest figures available for 2013.