Health and Fitness
Are you a summer phobia sufferer?
A wasp, a caterpillar, dipping your toes into the sea, smelling the flowers, watching the sunrise - if any of these send you running for your life in hysterics, then you're in good company. There are thousands of others like you who suffer from an array of summer phobias.
Travellers urged to declare mental health issues
In support of Mental Health Action Week (23-29 March), leading specialist travel insurance provider, goodtogoinsurance.com, is highlighting the importance of declaring all mental health issues to their insurer and buying the appropriate travel cover before going on holiday.
'Look 10lbs lighter in 10 seconds' with Miraclesuit Swimwear
Miraclesuit swimwear is a collection of body-shaping pieces designed to make women “Look 10lbs lighter in 10 seconds” and give them super confidence on the beach or round the pool.
Sun awareness – top tips from a top cosmetic surgeon
With spring finally underway and the long lazy days of summer tantalizingly close we all look forward to packing away our winter coats and soaking up some well deserved sunshine.
Wahanda celebrates International Fitness Week
The over indulgent Christmas holidays excess, those extra few pounds put on to get through the dreaded January blues and more recently Pancake Day has aided in us looking a bit plump round the edges - but it’s mid-March now and we’re fast running out of excuses for not even attempting to get in shape.
Max Beesley on father’s battle with prostate cancer
Six out of ten men are completely unaware of some of the possible signs and symptoms of a disease which kills one man every hour in the UK. Before Max Beesley’s Father was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, he was healthy, with a wonderful diet and showed no signs of being ill.
Matthew Langridge: From sports fan to sports star
In 2008 British rower Matthew Langridge won an Olympic silver medal and since then has become a world champion in the sport – not bad for a man who had never tried rowing until being inspired to give it a go after watching Sir Steven Redgrave’s gold medal winning efforts in Atlanta in 1996.
1 in 5 men have not seen a doctor in the last 3 years
A new survey about men's attitude to healthcare reveals that men are reluctant to consult with healthcare professionals - despite two thirds of those surveyed having significant medical family histories more than one in five men (21%) have not visited a GP, or healthcare professional in the last 12 months - and 2% admit they have never seen one.
Warranty Direct backs ‘oarsome’ Oxford ladies
The UK’s leading provider of direct automotive warranties, Reading-based Warranty Direct, has thrown its weight behind the Oxford University Women’s Boat Club team.
Six in ten New Year smoking quitters fail by the end of February
Around 2.2 million Brits (4 per cent) made a New Year's resolution to give up smoking this year, according to new research from Santander Savings, but most will have seen their good intentions go up in smoke.
Celebrate the month of sleep with Hospes Hotels
To celebrate International Sleep Day on 18th March, Hospes Infinite Places are offering 'Dreams', a programme to teach their guests the value of a good night's sleep and some vital tips to ensure they reach it throughout March 2011.
“Don't smoke” top health advice people would give their younger self
"Don't smoke" is the top health advice that one in five (19%) people aged over 25 said they would give their younger selves if they could go back in time, according to new findings by PruHealth, the insurer that rewards people for engaging in healthy behaviour.
Turn your ash into cash
Smokers who need that extra push to quit could do so with the help of their local credit union and WeQuit.co.uk.
Terminal illness doesn't have to mean an end to travel
Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson’s film, ‘The Bucket List’, saw two men with terminal cancer planning the trip of a lifetime, based on a list of things to do before they ‘kick the bucket’.
AllClear talks travelling with cancer
During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, leading specialist medical travel insurance provider, AllClear, is talking about travelling with prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is part of the Prostate Cancer Charity’s work to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis and encourage treatment options.