Health and Fitness
Pipe and slippers retirement? More like Zumba and hiking say retirees
The average retiree enjoys three holidays a year - and is fitter than they were while they were working, research by Skipton Building Society.
How to secure affordable private hospital treatment in London
If anyone were considering private health treatment, HCA, the Hospital Corporation of America, is the largest private hospital group in the world, and one of the six HCA London private hospitals could be a consumer's optimal choice.
Anti-allergy algae
Summer hopefully means long sunny days, clear blue skies and the sound of birds singing and children playing, but for some it means the start of allergy season, runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes.
La Manga Club invites runners to take up endurance challenge
Fitness fanatics with a sense of adventure and love of a challenge can head to Spain's La Manga Club next month to take part in a 51km mountain race, with a two-night stay including entry for runners on offer from €135 per person.
Saddle up with TV property expert Phil Spencer for charity bike ride
TV property expert Phil Spencer is calling on agents to get on their bikes and help raise vital funds for chYps Children’s Hospice at Home.
Iron out fatigue
A new range of natural health supplements, designed especially for women, hopes to help iron out fatigue and give energy levels a boost.
Improve your running on a rainy day
Unfortunately the British weather is notorious for throwing a spanner in the works of even the best laid training plans.
Go Veggie this month with Canned Food UK
Have you ever considered making a change to your diet and going veggie for a couple of days a week? With ‘Veggie Month’ taking place throughout all of March, there really isn’t a better time to ditch the meat-laden meals and opt for delicious vegetable rich dishes instead.
Lovers fail to get us going in the morning
Over a third of the British public prefer listening to their favourite band on their car radio (37%) to a kiss from a loved one (29%) to get them going in the morning, according to new research by Carcraft.
Action needed soon on whiplash claims, says AA
The Transport Committee has announced another inquiry into whiplash injury, calling for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
Broken breakfast - 40% eat their first meal at lunchtime
Breakfast could soon be a thing of the past – with four out of ten adults now tucking into their first meal of the day at lunchtime, research has revealed.
Man vs Horse Loch Ness Challenge
On Sunday, 21st April dozens of horses and their riders will line up above Loch Ness against a similar number of runners in the region’s second annual Man vs Horse Challenge.
Britain now at higher risk of rabies, says Government’s Chief Vet
When the quarantine rules were changed last year, the Government’s Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said he did not believe think the UK would be at greater risk of rabies.
Spring clean your life with a fresh air fix
It's officially spring so it's time to turn off the TV and dust off those cobwebs by embracing the great outdoors to get fit in time for summer.
budsnaps project launched on kickstarter
The new budsnap project is being pitched on kickstarter as the simple but clever solution to stop your Apple earbuds from falling out.