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What does your "atishoo" say about you?

At this time of year everyone at work is coughing or sneezing and everywhere you look at home there's a used tissue on the table.

Manflu - A helping hand for womankind

Manflu - A helping hand for womankind

A VMH (vitamin, mineral and herbal extract) 'booster shot' Manflu 'Hot or Shot' can be downed 'straight up' as a shot from the bottle (for an instant comfort boost) or poured into a mug with hot water from the kettle to make the ultimate (and easiest) long soothing brew.

Runware doesn't miss a beat with clever iPhone heart-rate app

Runware doesn't miss a beat with clever iPhone heart-rate app

Runware has launched the Runalyzer Sport Pack, which combines an iPhone-compatible heart-rate monitor, chest strap and armband.

Add some super powers to your New Year detox

Add some super powers to your New Year detox

After all the inevitable annual Christmas indulgence, BerryWhite organic soft drinks are set to be a firm favourite during that much needed New Year detox with its newly launched soft drinks packed full of exotic superfruits and high quality natural ingredients.

Prion protein hints at role in aiding learning and memory

Scientists from the University of Leeds have found that the protein called prion helps our brains to absorb zinc, which is believed to be crucial to our ability to learn and the wellbeing of our memory.

The Food Hospital’s Fibre Challenge success

The Food Hospital’s Fibre Challenge success

The Food Hospital Fibre Challenge app has had over 60,000 downloads to date following the return of the new series of The Food Hospital on Channel 4 last month.

Winter weight loss with Helen Lederer

Bulging waistlines are likely to be the fashion trend for many this season as ‘diet hibernation’ takes hold of the nation.

Loneliness is one of our biggest fears

Loneliness is one of our biggest fears

Loneliness is the biggest fear for nearly a quarter of adults, according to a survey by Bach Original Flower Remedies.

Group exercise gets serious for autumn with launch of CXWORX

Group exercise gets serious for autumn with launch of CXWORX

Gym goers across the UK now have the opportunity to combine the best of personal training with the motivation and confidence derived from group exercise in one no-nonsense, lunch-break-friendly workout - CXWORX.

Toilet technology - Two thirds take gadgets to the bathroom

Two thirds of bathroom-breaks are now being accompanied by technology, research has revealed.

Halloween hazards: jeepers peepers

Halloween hazards: jeepers peepers

Halloween is a fun time of year, offering the perfect opportunity to play dress up. However, transforming your eyes by changing their appearance and colour with non-corrective, cosmetic lenses to look like a zombie, cat or vampire can be a dangerous choice for your delicate peepers.

One in three nervous about speaking to people who have dementia

Bupa is launching a Talking Toolkit to help people communicate with friends and loved ones who are living with dementia.

Add focus to your diet with diet assistant

Alportela Labs are delighted to publicise their highly successful healthy nutrition and lifestyle application, “Diet Assistant – Weight Loss,” available now exclusively across Android platforms free of charge, with a Pro version available at a cost of $2.99 (£1.98).

Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Granules for nutritional support on-the-go

Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Granules for nutritional support on-the-go

When a busy lifestyle results in making hasty food choices, it can be difficult to keep an eye on nutrition. To support a healthy and varied diet, new Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Granules offer high-quality, whole food nutrition in convenient 3gm sachets - perfect for your purse, gym bag or briefcase.

Private dental complaints rise by 17%

Private dental complaints rise by 17%

Complaints about private dental treatment are up by 17% for the year May 2011 to April 2012 according to the body set up to resolve them.