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A fresh approach to yoga is a bolt from the blue

This spring stressed out executives will all be breathing a sigh of relief as blue cow yoga opens its doors in the City of London.

Over half of UK women struggle to keep fit and healthy every week

Over half of UK women struggle to keep fit and healthy every week

Research released from SPLENDA has shown that nearly all UK women (94%) have made a healthy resolution, but over half (52%) manage to break well-intentioned plans at least once a week. A fifth even find it difficult to keep up will-power for just a day.

Snow-where better to help Sport Relief

Snow-where better to help Sport Relief

This year you can help raise money for Sport Relief and have fun in the snow! The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is hosting a range of fun activities on behalf of Sports Relief to help people get active, raise cash and save lives.

Look after your little one’s stuffy nose with Olbas for Children

Look after your little one’s stuffy nose with Olbas for Children

The warmer months are almost upon us again and with it the dreaded summer cold and hayfever. Protecting our families against colds, flu and hayfever are at the front of every mother’s mind.

Over 50s life cover that pays out for serious and terminal illness

The newly launched ‘Over 50s Life Cover Plus' from Engage Mutual is the only plan of its kind on the market to offer customers the flexibility to claim a cash lump sum on the diagnosis of a serious or terminal illness at no extra cost.

BMI Healthcare supports National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Two thirds of men who have an increased risk of prostate cancer are not aware that a simple blood test, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, can give an early indication of the disease which kills one man every hour in the UK.

Harness the science of mentholology

Harness the science of mentholology

Established in 1907 Jakemans, the makers of traditional cough and throat sweets, have been creating delicious confectionary to pamper sore throats and soothe coughs for over 100 years.

Age affects risk of being diagnosed with cancer at advanced stage

Older women with breast cancer face a higher risk of being diagnosed with the disease at a late stage, while the risk of an advanced stage diagnosis of lung cancer decreases with age, a new study shows today.

Spring into shape this season!

Spring into shape this season!

2012 is now in full swing, and with the days getting longer and the temperature rising – Spring is firmly on the way. The new season offers a good incentive to tone up and slim down; but the problem is that it can be tough to stick to exercise regimes throughout the year.

Stop smoking and save thousands on life insurance

With National No Smoking Day (14 March 2012) approaching, and the fifth anniversary of the smoking ban this year, recent research from MoneySupermarket.com reveals those who kick the habit could see a benefit to their wealth as well as their health.

Making an accident claim

Having an accident is a traumatic in itself, so the last thing you need is to add to the ordeal spending hours on the phone having confusing and frustrating conversations.

North Somerset health club rewards loyal members with special month

North Somerset health club rewards loyal members with special month

A North Somerset health club is rewarding its loyal members with a special month dedicated to them.

Biggest workout mistakes

Biggest workout mistakes

Spending hours in the gym but not achieving your goals? You could be making some very simple yet common workout mistakes. Fitness expert at The Chelsea Club, Neil Johnson, is here to give us the lowdown.

Debt problems affecting 70% of UK adults

Over two thirds (70%) of UK adults have admitted to having debt problems with almost a third of people (29%) not prepared to confront their debt issues according to new research released today by The Co-operative Bank.

Burn off those Easter eggs with tips from RunBreeze

With an average chocolate egg containing around 530 calories, Easter can be a nightmare for weight conscious chocolate lovers - especially as it takes approximately 47 minutes of running to burn off just one egg! But fear not, Runbreeze, the leading specialist seller of running socks, clothing and accessories, explains that shifting those extra calories needn’t be a nightmare.