Health and Fitness
Pop-up GP service launches at East London hospital
BMI The London Independent Hospital has announced the launch of its pop-up ‘Rapid Access Medical’ service, that will provide people with convenient access to private GP’s during the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Olbas for Children picks up bronze at LovedbyParents awards
From the makers of Olbas, Olbas for Children has been awarded the bronze accolade in this year’s LovedbyParents awards for the Best Children’s Remedy category.
A natural solution to maintain normal cholesterol levels
High cholesterol continues to be a medical condition at the top of the news agenda with changes to diet and lifestyle as the first line of defence for many when it comes to treatment.
Get your holiday off to a flying start
Do you normally emerge from your holiday flights frazzled rather than refreshed? Air pressure, fluctuating temperatures and humidity all take their toll and leave us feeling rumpled rather than ready for the holiday of a lifetime.
Top ten tips to quit smoking
If you’re trying to kick the habit, an electric cigarette could satisfy your craving.
Samsung S Health application for Galaxy S III
Samsung has announced the availability of S Health, a personal wellness application for the Samsung Galaxy S III.
New skin syrup for a rosier complexion
Rosehips have been prized by herbalists for centuries, but they have recently become of even greater interest to dermatologists, who have found they are packed with natural goodies thought to help fight the signs of aging.
Post pregnancy wipe out
Any new Mums can relate to feeling constantly tired, or even wiped out. After all, your body is recuperating from the incredible physical challenge of pregnancy and childbirth.
Older people suffering from negative body image
A Wedmore-based national charity that helps those with eating disorders says an increasing number of older people are suffering from anorexia and bulimia.
Call for more research into MS after Jack Osbourne highlights illness
More research into Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is needed following the news that Jack Osbourne has the incurable illness, says Bristol charity MS Research.
Two thirds of NHS users over 50 have concerns about hospital service
Research amongst the over 50s, the biggest users of the NHS, shows that 60% of those who have used the NHS in the last 12 months have some concerns regarding the hospital in which they were treated.
Could sharing your medical records help save lives?
A damning report from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has revealed how UK red tape is strangling medical research that could save lives and is calling on the NHS to open up its data.
The (not so) sweet truth
The world's obesity problem shows no signs of slowing and recent research claims that it is not our caloric intake or exercise regime that has changed over the last 50 years; it is the sheer amount of sugar in our food.
Youngsters' smoking prevention scheme receives national award
Cambridgeshire youngsters participating in the Kick Ash smoking prevention programme are proving to be a true inspiration and very effective at spreading their core ‘proud to be smoke free' message amongst other pupils and businesses alike.
Tobia Teff adds to its range of gluten-free products
Teff, a gluten-free grain packed full of nutrients including iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamins B and C, whilst low in calories, is a staple of the Ethiopian and Eritrean diet, and is available to the UK market in an increasing range of products from Tobia-Teff.