Health and Fitness
Avoid waiting for physiotherapy by using a health cash plan
A recent report by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has found that some people are having to wait up to 27 weeks for treatment on the NHS.
Brighten up your winter - a guide to ‘good mood’ foods
Did you know that the foods you eat may be affecting your mood as well as your waistline?
A warm welcome for bed bugs
More than one in ten Brits (13 per cent) sleep in bedding that has not been washed for over a month, while a quarter (27 per cent) sleep on mattresses that are more than ten years old, according to new research.
NHS Direct mobile app used one million times
NHS Direct's mobile app has provided trusted and reliable health advice to over one million patients in its first six months.
How to lose weight over Christmas without using will power
There's a belief among many that putting on weight over Christmas is unavoidable and that we'll need a new year's resolution to start our weight-loss programme.
The 'no diet' diet to keep your New Year resolution
An over indulgence during the festive season can play havoc with your health and waistline. As a result, come the New Year, many of us will be trying to turn over a new leaf to shed the extra pounds gained and embark on a slimming or healthier diet.
New study links supplement use to lower breast cancer risk
Encouraging findings from a new large population-based study, reported in the journal BMC Cancer*, have strengthened the case for supplementation of antioxidants in preventative health.
New organic pomegranate juice from Organic Village
The French for pomegranate is 'pomme-grenade' and when you see how much power is packed into this little lustrous fruit it's obvious that the missile is certainly aptly named.
Millions miss out on NHS Care in pharmacies
A month after the launch of a new NHS medicines advice service in pharmacies across England, a survey indicates that millions of people may be missing out on free NHS support on their doorstep.
Thailand's boutique wellness resort launches new fitness package
Absolute Sanctaury, Thailand’s Premier Detox & Yoga resort is proud to announce the launch of its new fitness program called the BE FIT package.
Lansinoh, dedicated to breastfeeding mothers
Everyone knows that the benefits of breastfeeding are endless, for both you and your baby. Lansinoh, the company dedicated to breastfeeding mothers, is here to help with its comprehensive range of products to make feeding your baby the natural and beneficial experience it should be.
From poorly mum to soaring mum
Languages and Finance Graduate Debbie Talbot had a busy finance career up until having her little girl. Wanting to work flexibly she launched Magicfairywings.com selling baby and children's products.
Fish oil supplementation could improve memory in healthy adults
The results of a groundbreaking study presented at a conference in New Zealand indicate supplementation with DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) fish oil can provide significant benefits for improving memory and enhancing cognition in healthy adults with no pre-existing cognitive disorders.
35m Brits can’t properly hear what’s being said on TV
The first study into speech intelligibility on TV has revealed that 71% of UK adults cannot always hear clearly what is being said. The research comprised two studies jointly planned and run in tandem.
buddhify: on-the-go meditation app for hipsters, not hippies
Experienced meditator and former management consultant, Rohan Gunatillake, has launched buddhify, the world's first meditation app designed for urban life.