Health and Fitness
Make hand hygiene as easy as child’s play
Experts agree that play is an essential part of children’s development, but with every hop, swing and monkey bar, children’s hands can pick up an array of dirt, germs and bacteria.
Jillian Michaels' Fitness Adventure coming exclusively to Kinect
From the publishers of the hugely popular Zumba Fitness game for Kinect, 505 Games has announced that Jillian Michaels' Fitness Adventure is coming exclusively to Kinect for Xbox 360 later this year.
The Human Body App for iPad from DK
Award-winning publisher DK is proud to announce its 'The Human Body' App for iPad is now available on the App Store.
Is your belly dancing for joy?
Millions of people in the UK suffer from digestive problems, often in an embarrassed silence. There are a wide range of digestive disorders, from IBS, which will affect a third of the UK population at some point in their lives, to Crohn's disease, affecting 1 in 1000 people.
Biotrue contact lens solution - 20 hours of hydration
Biotrue contact lens solution is an innovation in lens care inspired by the biology of your eyes to provide health and comfort for (soft) contact lens wearing – helping to keep eyes feeling good for up to 20 hours.
It’s official: Tailball is good for your health
Playing Tailball, the new bat and ball game from Mookie Toys, for just a few days can help to increase a child’s confidence in their sporting ability and improve their coordination, according to a new study by the Faculty of Health at Staffordshire University.
The Argentine Tango: From Buenos Aires to London via Hollywood
The Argentine Tango seems to be a phenomenon that has swept the UK over the past ten years. Nearly every large town and city has a Tango club allowing members to take classes or attend a Milonga (an event where the Tango can be danced).
One in three likely to skip lunch breaks
UK workers' eating habits are suffering due to stress, according to research from the forthcoming Aviva Health of the Workplace report. Although employees and bosses recognise the value of taking a lunch break for wellbeing, longer hours and workplace pressures are stopping staff from taking the breaks they need.
New multi-functional water dispenser for UK homes
Statistics reveal that more than 5.5 million people in the UK are now working from home, a rise of 13 percent in less than a decade.
Follow in Cavendish’s tracks with a cycling break to the Isle of Man
Although it may be commonly perceived as a laid back Isle, the dramatic coastal cliffs and rolling hills of the Isle of Man do in fact make it the perfect destination for a sport-filled adventure break.
Don't lose sight of eye health
Hyaluronan (HA) is a key component in the body and makes up 80 percent of the human eye. It plays a major role in maintaining the health of the cornea, the retina and vitreous gel that fills most of the eye.
2011 Freshers should focus on finances, friends and health
Existing students have advised 2011's Freshers to prioritise making friends at university, along with managing their finances and their health.
Look after your gut for National Love Your Gut Week
Monday 22nd August is the start of National Love Your Gut Week and according to nutritionist Alli Godbold, author of Feed Your Health, this is a perfect time to take preventative measures to guard against food poisoning, diarrhoea and constipation, especially if you are travelling to far flung places for your summer holidays.
The Malvern launches the ‘Spa-cation Package’
If a holiday seems too expensive this year then why not book yourself a Spa-cation that will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and even tanned but will not break the bank!
Anglo Pacific backs quartet of sporting champions
At the culmination of the Rugby League Football and Australian Rules Football seasons, shipping company Anglo Pacific was in the enviable position of being able to count four of its sponsored sides as League Champions.