Health
Sue Barker Stays Ahead Of The Game
Sports presenter Sue Barker knows only too well the importance of staying ahead of the game. Starting her career as a professional tennis player, ranking Number 3 in the world in 1976, the former British Number 1’s sporting achievements include winning the French Open Singles Championships as well as being a Wimbledon Semi-Finalist. The three-time Australian Open Semi-Finalist was also a World Doubles Champion.
Wi-Fi – A Warning Signal
Wi-fi networks in schools can give off three times the height of the signal radiation of phone masts, a BBC Panorama investigation has discovered. The Chairman of the Health Protection Agency, Sir William Stewart, calls for a review of the health effects of wi-fi in the programme, to be broadcast tonight on BBC One.
BUPA Match Day Heroes Raise Over £2,000 For Local School
Two football teams from BUPA Health Insurance in Staines battled it out all in the name of a good cause.
BUPA Signs NHS Contract To Offer More Choice To Patients In The North West
BUPA has signed a contract with the Department of Health to provide a range of NHS services to people in Cheshire and Merseyside.
Natural Treatment For Tummy Trouble
Sickness, food poisoning, diarrhoea and antibiotics all take their toll not just on your tummy but your entire gastrointestinal system. The ‘good bacteria’ that live in your gut and keep your digestion and immune system healthy, can be either overcome or killed off by bad bacteria during illness and food poisoning and antibiotics. When they can’t function, your health and immune system are seriously compromised.
Don’t Blame It On Sunshine!
Holland & Barrett’s vast natural product range has the answers to those holiday health woes. Most of us are looking forward to Summer as it heralds longer days, a little sunshine and maybe a holiday abroad. But it is also the time of year when we may need a little help to ward off summer ailments such as hayfever and travel sickness and get our body ready for baring all!
David Beckham Academy & Findus Launch MegaO3
Findus Ltd. has announced it has entered into a relationship between its new MegaO3 Omega-3 supplement brand and The David Beckham Academy. There is no getting away from it, diet and fitness are key to for a healthy mind and body, but with so many people worldwide getting stuck with an unhealthy diet and no exercise, Findus MegaO3 and the David Beckham Academy are making steps in the right direct to promote both fitness and a healthier lifestyle for all ages.
Funding Boost For Anorexia Research
Health minister Rosie Winterton has announced that the Government has awarded nearly £2 million to fund research into improving treatment for anorexia nervosa. Evidence suggests that the sooner anorexia nervosa is identified and treated, the better the long term outcomes for the patient.
National Suicide Rate At All time Low
A progress report published by the National Institute for Mental Health in England today shows that good progress is being made towards meeting the Government target to reduce suicide by 20 per cent by 2010, but more can be done to bring down the suicide rate further.
16-24s Are Generation Of Slouch Potatoes
New consumer research released today, by the British Chiropractic Association, (BCA) reveals that 50% of 16-24 year olds are currently suffering from back pain compared to 18% just three years ago . But this future generation just isn’t ‘bovvered’ about having a bad back.
Holland & Barrett Announces Big Sale
Whether you are popping out for a healthy snack, or stocking up on summer health essentials, visit Holland & Barrett where everything in store is 3 for the price of 2.
Tide Is Turning In Fight Against Child Substance Abuse
Almost half of young people aged between 11 and 15 have never had a proper alcoholic drink, six out of ten have never smoked, and drug taking prevalence has dropped, according to a national school survey carried out by the Department of Health.
Putting Mothers & Babies First - New Vision For Maternity Services
For the first time, mothers-to-be will have a guarantee that the NHS will provide them with a full range of birthing choices - including home births - and a midwife they know and trust to care for them, said Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt, today.
Animal Lovers Live Longer & Healthier
No wonder we are a nation of animal lovers. According to research, owning a pet can help keep down stress levels, helping to prevent heart disease and depression. Even watching a tank full of tropical fish may lower blood pressure, at least for a while. Studies have also shown that heart attack victims who keep pets live longer.
Brown seeks answer to burning question on public health
Ahead of next week’s Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will today debate with the public how to tackle one of the nation’s biggest and most expensive public health challenges - smoking.