Health
How baking bobby Launa beat her wrist injury
When police constable Launa Rowley took a tumble on her much-loved motorcycle it meant she was off the beat on two counts!
Look after your little one’s stuffy nose with Olbas for Children
The warmer months are almost upon us again and with it the dreaded summer cold and hayfever. Protecting our families against colds, flu and hayfever are at the front of every mother’s mind.
Over 50s life cover that pays out for serious and terminal illness
The newly launched ‘Over 50s Life Cover Plus' from Engage Mutual is the only plan of its kind on the market to offer customers the flexibility to claim a cash lump sum on the diagnosis of a serious or terminal illness at no extra cost.
BMI Healthcare supports National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Two thirds of men who have an increased risk of prostate cancer are not aware that a simple blood test, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, can give an early indication of the disease which kills one man every hour in the UK.
Harness the science of mentholology
Established in 1907 Jakemans, the makers of traditional cough and throat sweets, have been creating delicious confectionary to pamper sore throats and soothe coughs for over 100 years.
Age affects risk of being diagnosed with cancer at advanced stage
Older women with breast cancer face a higher risk of being diagnosed with the disease at a late stage, while the risk of an advanced stage diagnosis of lung cancer decreases with age, a new study shows today.
Spring into shape this season!
2012 is now in full swing, and with the days getting longer and the temperature rising – Spring is firmly on the way. The new season offers a good incentive to tone up and slim down; but the problem is that it can be tough to stick to exercise regimes throughout the year.
Stop smoking and save thousands on life insurance
With National No Smoking Day (14 March 2012) approaching, and the fifth anniversary of the smoking ban this year, recent research from MoneySupermarket.com reveals those who kick the habit could see a benefit to their wealth as well as their health.
Making an accident claim
Having an accident is a traumatic in itself, so the last thing you need is to add to the ordeal spending hours on the phone having confusing and frustrating conversations.
Debt problems affecting 70% of UK adults
Over two thirds (70%) of UK adults have admitted to having debt problems with almost a third of people (29%) not prepared to confront their debt issues according to new research released today by The Co-operative Bank.
Acting FAST proves it can save hundreds of lives
Latest figures show that the annual Act FAST stroke campaign has had a significant impact on patients receiving stroke treatment.
Two and a half million heart and cancer patients suffer in silence
New research reveals that life can be lonely for those suffering from heart disease or from cancer – two of the UK’s most prevalent serious medical conditions.
Brits not as healthy as they think
The majority of people in the UK deem themselves to be fit and healthy despite the fact that most are not meeting the government's minimum exercise and dietary recommendations.
GPs to 'prescribe' apps for patients
People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manage their health more effectively.
Don't suffer in silence with food allergies, ask an expert!
NHS Choices and talkhealth have teamed up with patient support charity Action Against Allergy and The Allergy Academy to present an ‘Online Clinic on Food Allergy’ from 21 – 27 February 2012.