Health and Fitness
Acting FAST proves it can save hundreds of lives
Latest figures show that the annual Act FAST stroke campaign has had a significant impact on patients receiving stroke treatment.
Skiing is good for you!
If you’re stuck in an exercise rut and either not enjoying what you do, or failing to find the enthusiasm for exercising at all – then it’s time to try something different.
Two and a half million heart and cancer patients suffer in silence
New research reveals that life can be lonely for those suffering from heart disease or from cancer – two of the UK’s most prevalent serious medical conditions.
Brits not as healthy as they think
The majority of people in the UK deem themselves to be fit and healthy despite the fact that most are not meeting the government's minimum exercise and dietary recommendations.
Zumba Fitness Rush exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360
505 Games along with Zumba Fitness, have announced that Zumba Fitness Rush, the most technologically advanced, feature-rich addition to the Zumba Fitness video game franchise, will launch exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360 on 24th February in Europe, distributed under license from Majesco Entertainment.
GPs to 'prescribe' apps for patients
People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manage their health more effectively.
Kelly Osbourne knows the smart way to start the day
Kelly Osbourne has been unveiled as the latest celebrity to front the 'make mine Milk' campaign wearing the now famous milk moustache. Carrying the headline 'breakfast, make up, wardrobe', the advert aims to encourage the nation to begin their day with a low fat, healthy breakfast.
Young riders are bitten by the Olympic cycling bug in Peterborough
The fortunes of Cycling Team GB have been hotly followed by a group of youngsters who have been developing their own riding skills at Peterborough’s East of England Showground.
Don't suffer in silence with food allergies, ask an expert!
NHS Choices and talkhealth have teamed up with patient support charity Action Against Allergy and The Allergy Academy to present an ‘Online Clinic on Food Allergy’ from 21 – 27 February 2012.
How to perform resuscitation and CPR on a baby or young child
Having the knowledge needed to carry out first aid on a child or baby can be vital and yet 81% of parents admit they don’t have the skills required to administer even basic first aid. Stats reveal that over half of all parents asked would be afraid of doing something wrong.
Brits put health, wealth and happiness on hold as economy bites
Research from Scottish Widows reveals 7 out of 10 British adults (70%, 34 million people) are struggling to devote enough time to their life priorities.
Keep teeth sparkling no matter how muddy you get this festival season
The hyG toothbrush with ionic action is the revolutionary dental aid, which removes harmful plaque ordinary toothbrushes leave behind.
London hospital encourages CPR awareness during National Heart Month
BMI The London Independent Hospital is this month supporting the British Heart Foundation’s National Heart Month by encouraging people to learn about hands only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Endometriosis patient support group launches in London
A new support group for women with endometriosis has been launched by a patient at BMI The Kings Oak Hospital in Enfield, London.
Dallas star reveals 40 year hearing loss struggle
Dancing on Ice star and Dallas actress Charlene Tilton broke her silence on her long-term battle with hearing loss, as she launched a UK-wide search to find people who have triumphed despite their own hearing difficulties.