Health and Fitness

Is your car causing you stress?

Those of us who regularly drive to work or use our car to do the shopping know how stressful a journey can become, especially when it comes to negotiating heavy traffic or trying to find a place to park.

Who do you call when holiday illness strikes?

As Britons start their winter sun getaways, leading independent travel insurance specialist, insurewithease.com, is urging them to make sure they don’t forget the importance of good travel insurance to provide the support they need if the worst should happen.

Could 'caveman' diet be the way forward?

Unilever has for the first time gathered unlikely scientific bedfellows from the fields of archaeology, anthropology, evolutionary genetics, food science and botany to recreate the diet of a caveman.

Over 65s living for today not planning for tomorrow

New international healthcare research by Bupa reveals the emergence of a young-at-heart generation, who still feel young and healthy in their 70s and 80s.

Brits bingeing on all-inclusive holiday deals

The rising popularity of all-inclusive holidays means that we're coming home carrying a little too much excess baggage around our waists.

Average cost of hospital treatment in foreign countries is £2,040

The average cost of hospital treatment in a foreign country has climbed to £2,040 over the last 12 months according to an analysis of new research by Sainsbury's Travel Insurance.

Limber up for 'Strictly Fit' with Fitness First

As Strictly Come Dancing waltzes back onto TV screens, everyone can try their hand at dance moves inspired by the hit BBC One television show with the newly refreshed Strictly Fit group exercise classes from Fitness First.

Make greener steps with Hi-Tec

Hi-Tec and the National Trust have teamed up to create new environmentally-friendly walking boots. Inspired by the landscapes the National Trust cares for, the boots have been designed with the product’s environmental ‘footprint’ in mind, including recycled materials and minimal use of chemicals normally found in footwear.

Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: The facts

Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer of the lymphatic system which, according to Cancer Research UK, was responsible for over 4,000 deaths in the UK in 2008 alone. Despite the fact that more than 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with NHL every year, the disease has so far failed to become a public priority.

How to beat the post 30s slump

If you think getting older means it’s time to start slowing down then think again; as it appears things are only set to get better.

Helping others is good for your health

It's official, doing good for others is good for your health. New research has uncovered what's been called the ‘helper's halo' - the ability to lower stress, increase happiness levels, boost self esteem and reduce anger, simply by being more considerate and doing good deeds for others.