Health and Fitness
Go nuts for a naturally sweeter energy bar
A new nutritious bar is launching that contains the health and energy giving benefits of virgin coconut oil and oats, without the added sugar.
Getting to the meat of the matter
A survey into the UK’s meat purchasing habits has revealed that 29% of people hold back when buying meat because of how expensive it is. The survey by natural liquid iron supplement Spatone, found that only 35% of people in the UK buy meat regularly and that the cost was the most common factor to hinder purchase.
Much a do about VooDoo Cycles
Following the unprecedented success of Boardman bikes, exclusively at Halfords, the leading cycle retailer is adding to its premium line-up as preferred supplier to VooDoo cycles 2011 range.
You're never too old to swim
While it may have been a while since you donned some bathers and practiced your front crawl, a recent awards ceremony shows you are never too old to head down to your local swimming pool.
Brits ignore warning signs of major health issues
Britons have become so desensitised to warning signs that they regularly place themselves in dangerous situations and put off dealing with health issues, Dr Glenn Wilson a prominent psychologist cautioned today.
Brits doctor the truth at GP surgery
Saga Health Club questioned 12,339 people over the age of 50 and found that 22% would not tell their GP if asked, the whole truth about how much alcohol they drink and 17% would tell white lies about their diet.
Winter medicine cabinet amnesty
The cold and flu season is now well and truly upon us but new research reveals that many of us are harbouring bad habits when it comes to storing and using our medicines, which could mean that we don’t get the best from our medicines when it matters most.
The ultimate all-in-one solution to fun and fitness
If you are searching for a fun way to exercise at home, then look no further, as Nintendo launches a new and exclusive Wii Fit Plus bundle just in time for Christmas, complete with sleek black Wii console and black Wii Balance Board, Wii Fit Plus software and Wii Sports game, available from 3 December.
O2 programme helps keep people balanced
Ever wondered what those excess pounds are doing to your joints and general health? People working at O2 Bury have been given a chance to find out by trying on a bodysuit which gives them an idea of how it feels to carry just one extra stone.
Yorkshire Building Society joins the fight against teenage cancer
Every day in the UK, six young people aged 13 to 24 are told they have cancer. This festive season actress Angela Griffin is joining forces with Yorkshire Building Society and Teenage Cancer Trust in a fight to help the 2,100 teenagers diagnosed with cancer every year.
The science of sore throats
Common cold statistics reveal that we are most likely to experience the dreaded sore throat symptom in December, with incidences reaching their peak in the very last week of the month as we recover from the excess of Christmas and prepare for more of the same over the New Year.
London to host UK’s biggest dance event
Media 10, Britain’s fastest growing events and publishing company, have today announced that they are to launch the newest and biggest UK dance event Got to Dance Live in London next March, in partnership with Sky.
Don't feel 'blue' about your winter cold
With the days getting ever shorter, the skies taking on a near enough permanent dull grey colour and the weather beginning to turn, it’s clear that winter is almost upon us.
Four fitness trends for 2011
If getting fit is your aim for the New Year, then look no further as we guide you through some of the top new fitness trends for 2011.
Usain Bolt in Maranello – ‘I feel like a Ferrari’
Usain Bolt, world-record holder and gold medal winner at the Olympic Games over 100 and 200 metres, experienced a special day in Maranello, where he tested a 458 Italia and 599 GTB Fiorano on the circuit of the Prancing Horse.