Health and Fitness
Spring clean in a cup
Spring is the perfect time to give your body an MOT in the run up to summer. Whilst there are hundreds of supplements, magic pills and detox diets out there promising to help give your body a boost one company could have made it as easy as putting the kettle on.
Do you know the UK’s sportiest tot?
The count down to the Olympics has begun (only 182 days to go!) but Team GB should look out as the search is on for the next generation of sporting talent! The Haven Fun & Fitness campaign is looking for the UK’s sportiest pre-schoolers deserving of the prestigious ‘Sports Tot of the Year’ award.
Ouch! top UK injury hotspots revealed
Research by Personal Injury law specialist First4lawyers has revealed the UK’s top injury hotspots, highlighting Cardiff and Norwich as the most injury prone cities.
Eat your way to healthy skin
We’re constantly told how healthy looking skin comes on the back of expensive and timely cleansing and moisturising routines, but the truth is that diet and lifestyle play far bigger roles in giving us that dream complexion.
Top ten weight loss excuses (and how to beat them)
Do you dream of losing weight and dropping a few dress sizes? But do you find you often fall at the first hurdle and never seem able to get going on a weight loss plan?
Don't forget your dog when getting fit this year
Over Christmas, a third (33 per cent) of dog owners admitted their canine friend was treated to a dessert of chocolate, biscuits or other sweet snacks, reveals research commissioned by Direct Line.
Hassle free exercise with JayBird Freedom headphones
As January gym memberships soar and New Year's resolutions are put into action there is no better accessory for exercise than the JayBird Freedom headphones.
92% of visitors to skin cancer roadshow say they have been sunburnt
Survey results released from the Mole & Sun Advice Roadshow, organised by the British Association of Dermatologists and supported by La Roche-Posay, reveal that 92 per cent of those asked said they had experienced sunburn, and many had been burnt multiple times.
Don't let your thyroid ruin your life
NHS Choices and talkhealth have teamed up with thyroid disorder charity British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) and Sense About Science to present an ‘Online Clinic on Thyroid disorders’ from 25 - 31 January 2012.
Sign up for one of the most remote marathons on the planet
Running 42.2km is a feat unto itself but sometimes it is about the destination, not just the journey, so why not put a whole new twist on marathon running and sign up for the exotic St Helena Marathon?
Being in love a top cause of weight gain
Being in love is one of the top reasons for weight gain, according to national online weightloss company Slimavite.
NHS to get £100m cash injection to improve services
Patients across the country will benefit as the NHS receives a cash injection of up to £100 million to boost services in their communities.
Travel review site warns of the risks of the `over 50’s mile high club’
According to over 50’s travel review and advice site, Silver Travel Advisor, when travelling to destinations at high altitude it is crucial that older travellers in particular need to be aware of the affects of altitude on the body.
Relax with Shiatsu taster sessions in Clifton
People will have the chance to try the powerful Japanese complementary therapy Shiatsu at a special taster session being held at The Regent Practice in Clifton Village on January 28.
Birmingham surgeon the hero as Iron Mike gets metal hip
He has twice been Mr Universe and has played the tough guy in a variety of action movies, but when Mike Mitchell was floored by a hip injury it was Birmingham surgeon Derek McMinn who came to the rescue.