Health and Fitness
Science shows a jog a day keeps the doctor away
Exercise could be used to prevent or even treat a whole range of physical and mental health conditions, according to research revealed by eminent scientists at a London conference.
British company uses “osteo-arthritis suit” to understand customers
An iconic British company has gone to incredible lengths to simulate the effects of arthritis and so help their sales teams better understand the challenges their customers face.
Running shoes selling fast with 6 months to go ‘til the London Marathon 2012
22nd October marks an important day for thousands of people in the country as it is six months ‘til the London Marathon - and time to start training!
How to beat dry or gritty eyes
Dry or gritty-feeling eyes blight the lives of millions of people in the UK and finding an effective dry eye treatment can be almost impossible for many. However, a ground-breaking eye drop formula has now been scientifically proven to help tackle the problem.
How to avoid travellers’ diarrhoea
Every year approximately 80 million people travel from developed to developing countries, and it is estimated that nearly half contract travellers’ diarrhoea (TD); making it the most common illness affecting travellers.
Have a happy healthy winter wonderland
The colder, darker months are time for staying inside curled up on the sofa with the heating on, and if we do venture outside ensuring we are wrapped up warmly.
Stress is number one cause of long-term absence for the first time
A link between job security and mental health problems is also revealed in the survey. Employers planning to make redundancies in the next six months are significantly more likely to report an increase in mental health problems among their staff (51% compared with 32% who are not planning redundancies).
Victoria Pendleton inspires brides to be fit for Bahamas weddings
Olympic Champion cyclist and bride-to-be Victoria Pendleton has teamed-up with The Bahamas Tourist Office to promote 'The Bahamas 16 Islands Wedding Invitation'.
Healthy hearts for families
World Heart Day is this year aiming to encourage people across the globe to take charge of heart health – starting at home.
Agilaflex clinic launches in the heart of Winchester
A brand new service has launched in Winchester with Agilaflex Clinic offering chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy services in the heart of the city.
My First Bike unveils ergonomic balance bikes
Hot off the back of the balance bike revolution, British bike specialists My First Bike have launched two new ergonomically designed balance bikes - the must-have gift for children this Christmas.
New probiotic and prebiotic specifically for constipation
Constipation is uncomfortable & often painful - it is defined as having hard, dry stools, and difficulty in passing bowel movements. A large global study of 13,900 individuals recorded that 12% suffer from constipation.
Healthy happy joints with Syno-Vital
Arthritis and osteoarthritis are a major health concern; 8.5 million people in the UK suffer from osteoarthritis*. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that musculoskeletal conditions (arthritis) costs the economy £5.7 billion a year*. The prevalence rate of arthritis in women is twice that of men*.
Top ten ways for busy mums to get more active
For busy mums, finding the time to be more active may seem like an uphill battle. If you’re running around after the children, while juggling a job and keeping the household in order, then it may seem difficult to grab some ‘me’ time to concentrate on your own health and fitness.
The National Trust announces first ever Walking Festival
The festival has been created by the National Trust to inspire everyone whatever their age or ability to explore on foot the amazing outdoor places cared for by the National Trust.