Health and Fitness
The tiny light that can alleviate the winter blues
A tiny light the size of a tennis ball can help alleviate the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.
Stress of leaving for university can trigger eating disorders in young people
A national charity that helps those with eating disorders has today warned that the upheaval of leaving for university can often trigger anorexia and bulimia in young people.
Eating right for your sight
AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows a person to see fine detail and gradually destroys the sharp, central vision, which is needed for seeing objects clearly, and for common daily tasks such as reading and driving.
The Victoria creates the ultimate break-faster for cyclists
Those inspired by Bradley Wiggin's triumphs in sporting history last month, may want to pop down to The Victoria in London, where they'll find the Bradley Yoggins, a highly nutritious breakfast designed for serious cycling enthusiasts eager to maximize the intensity and duration of their training!
Ageing workforce health issues to impact UK business
Aviva's annual Health of the Workplace report reveals that companies are already starting to see a change in their workforce demographics, prompting fears that ageing workforce health issues will affect their company.
A third of UK workers admit pulling a sickie
More than a third of workers - 35 per cent - admit having lied to their boss about the reason they have missed work, according to a study by Confused.com.
The cost of sporting Britain
It's been a bumper year for sport but Brits are being urged to exercise with caution after new research found that over a quarter of Brits (26 per cent) have caused more than £200 worth of accidental damage to their homes.
Brits falling short of daily iron needs
Red meat is a useful source of iron in the diet, containing the highly bioavailable haem iron. Haem iron is readily absorbed and utilised by the body compared with non-haem iron which is found mainly in plant foods such as cereals, beans, grains, wholemeal bread and some green vegetables.
Fast acting nasal spray offers relief for people with pet allergies
Are you allergic to your pet? Rhinolast Allergy 5ml is a fast working nasal spray that delivers symptom relief within 15 minutes.
Supercomputer: The common cold killer?
The common cold is the human condition’s nemesis. It comes back, year after year, without fail. The quest to finally defeat the common cold is constantly being spurred on by technological and medical advancements, but finally, we have seen hope on the horizon.
Wrap your man up the right way
Extra thin, extra safe, ribbed, studded and even ‘glow in the dark’, there is a huge range of condoms available, so it is surprising that it has taken until now for the first fair trade condoms to hit UK shelves.
Could fish oil be key in protecting against muscle deterioration?
Consumption of fish oil combined with weight training exercises could help protect the elderly against muscle deterioration.
Watch out for ticks in these green and pleasant lands
With the shooting season almost fully underway in the UK, country sports enthusiasts up and down the country will be getting ready to enjoy the great outdoors.
Personal medical researcher in your pocket
The Mental Elf app heralds the second mental health revolution as it brings medical research into the smartphone world for the first time.
Trans-cranial bright light therapy improves performance and mood
Bright light therapy has been shown to be an effective cure for seasonal depression. New Finnish research reveals that bright light therapy, when administered through the ear canal directly to the photosensitive brain tissue, offers benefits for those not suffering from seasonal depression at all, as it improves the cognitive performance and mood of the healthy, too.