Health and Fitness
Handling work-related depression for a stress free life
Stress in the workplace is a reality for many people across the UK, it doesn't discriminate on the grounds of age, mental strength or the type or work involved.
Stride into the National Walking month of May
There are many reasons to get out walking: improve your fitness levels, trim your waistline, reduce stress levels and save money on transport costs.
Attack of the allergies
National Allergy Week is taking place this week (23rd- 29th April) attacking the allergies that impact on the everyday lives of the 21 million Brits!
Last chance to get in the running with Diabetes UK
This year’s Bupa Great Manchester Run is fast approaching. If you were unable to secure a place through the online registration, Diabetes UK has some charity places still available.
New technique may help damaged nerves regrow and restore function
Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a method of assisting nerves damaged by traumatic accidents to repair naturally, which could improve the chances of restoring sensation and movement in injured limbs.
Children's allergies explained
As it is National Allergy Week (23rd - 29th April), leading paediatric allergy expert Dr George Du Toit from The Portland Hospital for Women and Children provides the top ten facts about childhood allergies.
Ground-breaking research for asthma sufferers
In the region of half a million UK asthma sufferers could benefit from a revolutionary new treatment that could dramatically reduce the complications caused by common cold viral infections*.
Runtastic sees huge download growth
Mobile sports and fitness company runtastic proved it is one of the most popular and fastest growing sports and fitness companies at the moment as it announced details of its download numbers for the first quarter of 2012.
Glitzy Olympic swimmers reveal all
Last year Great Britain's synchronised swimmers learned they would be guaranteed host-nation places in both the duet and team events at the Olympics, a great achievement for our GB team.
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - surrounded by scenery
From London to Loch Ness, marathon routes could not be much more different. That’s why the organisers of this year’s Baxters Loch Ness Marathon are inviting runners worldwide to compare the streets of London with the country roads of Loch Ness.
Having five a day can cause havoc for hay fever sufferers
If pollen wasnt making the nation miserable enough, Allergy UK reveals that eating fruit and veg can unwittingly cause problems for some hay fever sufferers.
Smile with all your heart
Do you feel stressed out? Take a moment to relax, breathe deeply and think of the last funny thing you saw or heard. While those around wonder what you're smiling about, you'll be doing wonders for your heart health.
Get an 'A-level' on the high street
A new training scheme has launched where staff at the UK’s biggest health food retailer can gain a qualification equivalent to A-level standard as they work on the high street.
New 'Lean Body and Fat Loss Retreat' in the Yorkshire Dales
Kick-start your summer and get in beach-body shape with an intensive six-day 'Lean Body and Fat Loss Retreat' with elite trainer Brendan Chaplin in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, staying in the luxurious, award-winning Natural Retreats residences.
Mune Healthy Water wins at Natural & Organic Awards 2012
The unique immune-boosting health drink, Mune Healthy Water, has been crowned 'Best New Drink' at this year's Natural & Organic Awards 2012.