Health and Fitness
Big 5 Kayak Challenge team enjoys R’n’R in Gibraltar
Having left London’s Tower Bridge one month previously, the Big 5 Kayak Challenge team paddled and peddled almost 2,000 miles to make it to the five star comfort of Gibraltar’s Ocean Village Marina at 7.42pm on Tuesday this week.
Lying for a lie-in?
Many of us are so desperate for a lie-in and a day in bed that we would actually hand back our hard earned cash to be able to do so.
If I could turn back time
Over half (58 per cent) of Brits are against turning the clocks back as millions say they feel depressed, at greater risk of accidents and injury and are reluctant to leave the house during the darker winter months, according to new research from Santander General Insurance.
UK homes are hotbeds for germs
New scientific research has highlighted the need for Britons to either master home hygiene or risk putting their families’ health in jeopardy.
Companies increase commitment to employee wellbeing
Almost half (46%) of companies have an employee wellbeing strategy in place - a significant increase from 33% and 30% in 2009 and 2008 respectively.
Leekes in Bilston supports Breast Cancer Care
Tea lovers in and around Bilston and Moxley are being urged to raise a cuppa to help beat cancer as a local home and furniture retailer hosts a ‘drink pink’ event this Friday, 29th October.
Half price savings for half term bikes
Keep children entertained during the week off school with a brand new bike. Halfords is offering up to 50% off selected bikes, while stocks last.
The billion pound cost of a bad night's sleep
The Bupa ‘How Are You Britain?' report reveals sleep-starved workers are taking three extra days sick leave a year compared to their well rested colleagues - costing UK businesses over £280 per annum for every employee.
F1 technology enables physio for young horse rider
A young professional horse rider who suffered a life threatening ‘hangman’s fracture’ after a serious fall, is aiming to compete at the highest level after being one of the first people to use a new physiotherapy device.
Affordable travel insurance for breast cancer sufferers
With one in nine women likely to suffer from breast cancer at some point in their lives*, specialist travel insurer goodtogoinsurance.com wants to make sure the cost of suitable travel insurance does not hold them back from exploring the world.
Celebrities ‘wrap-up’ smart pink passion for Breast Cancer Campaign
A whole host of famous names have joined forces to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign, by creating a life-size patchwork smart car to mark the launch of the limited edition smart fortwo pink passion.
Brits confused about care options for elderly relatives
New research from specialist health insurer National Friendly reveals that as a nation, we are confused about how to help our elderly relatives when they need care.
Over 80% of people not saving for their care in old age
New research from specialist health insurer National Friendly, reveals that 84% of Brits are not putting any money aside to pay for care when they are elderly, further highlighting the severity of the escalating long term care issue.
All new ski-mojo set to revolutionise skiing
Probably the most important advance in ski technology since the parabolic (or Carving) ski – the all new 'ski-mojo' – will be unveiled at the Ski & Snowboard Show which takes place at Olympia in London from 20 to 24 October 2010.
Nearly half of UK population taking no exercise
As 2012 approaches, new research from Scottish Widows shows that the UK is far from a nation of Olympic wannabes. On average, people spend just 108 minutes each week keeping fit, taking part in just two (1.7) exercise sessions according to the inaugural Scottish Widows campaign to ‘Get The Nation Exercising'.