Health and Fitness
Get bikini ready for summer
Whether you’re staying at home or going away this year, everybody wants to look great wearing their summer clothes.
It's about time
We live in a world where most women juggle work, children, friends, and a busy social life - leaving them feeling like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day!
Are drivers aware of cyclists?
In the past few years road cycling has increased in popularity, with the current economic climate, and the increase in commuting costs, more and more people are turning to cycling.
A different league of diet tea
Far too often natural remedies burst onto the scene having been touted by celebrities as the next wonder supplement only to fade away again with little evidence of their efficiency.
Don’t let pains in the night cramp your style
For an estimated 13 million British adults, nocturnal (night time) muscle cramps are an on-going problem, causing discomfort, pain, distress and sleep deprivation. Some sufferers experience one or two episodes nightly, several times a week.
Average woman spends 21 minutes each day calorie counting
The average woman spends the equivalent of almost one year of her life obsessing about calories, research has revealed.
Secure your cycles as Tour De France begins this weekend
As the world's top cyclists take to the French roads this weekend, Aviva is warning all budding Bradley's to make sure their bikes are covered when they venture out and about this summer.
Get on your bikes with Sir Chris Hoy this summer
Britain’s greatest Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has pushed off Highland Spring’s new Summer Cycling Challenge, with the goal of getting families all over the country to get on their bikes and spend quality time together this summer.
Omega-3 challenge makes family fitter
The health benefits of oil rich fish have been widely publicised in over 3,000 research papers, but evidence shows that most of the UK aren’t eating enough of this nutritious fish to fully benefit.
Seeds of beauty
Over the last year it’s been hard to open a magazine without reading about the nutritional benefits of chia seeds, with Miranda Kerr and Gwyneth Paltrow among the many celebrities singing their praises.
Ever thought about Triathlon? Return of the Salford Triathlon
Nuffield Health, UK healthcare charity, supports the comeback of the Salford Triathlon and celebrates the benefits of exercise and sport on health.
Groove, pump and jump your way into your wedding dress
All brides want to look their best on ‘the big day’, with many setting themselves the goal of losing a few pounds.
Simple snoring spray could help you shed pounds
Two new scientific papers have been published that help substantiate claims that those who sleep less are more likely to put on weight.
Gran Canaria's paddle surf fitness craze
Looking for a unique, new sport to try whilst on holiday? Head to Gran Canaria, often dubbed as the European Hawaii - thanks to its ideal surfing conditions - to try stand-up paddle boarding, the latest craze to hit the world of surfing!
How sports teacher tackled alopecia
Sports teacher Christine Orton had already noticed a thinning patch of hair on the crown of her head. But when a hairdresser discovered two more bald patches the Bedford mum-of-two feared the worst.