Health
Millions miss out on NHS Care in pharmacies
A month after the launch of a new NHS medicines advice service in pharmacies across England, a survey indicates that millions of people may be missing out on free NHS support on their doorstep.
From poorly mum to soaring mum
Languages and Finance Graduate Debbie Talbot had a busy finance career up until having her little girl. Wanting to work flexibly she launched Magicfairywings.com selling baby and children's products.
35m Brits can’t properly hear what’s being said on TV
The first study into speech intelligibility on TV has revealed that 71% of UK adults cannot always hear clearly what is being said. The research comprised two studies jointly planned and run in tandem.
buddhify: on-the-go meditation app for hipsters, not hippies
Experienced meditator and former management consultant, Rohan Gunatillake, has launched buddhify, the world's first meditation app designed for urban life.
Don't forget your flu jab
People who have a liver disease, heart or chest problems, neurological conditions, those aged 65 or over and all pregnant women are among the groups being urged to make an appointment with their GP to have a flu jab if they haven't already done so.
Watch out for winter perils warns First4Lawyers
Winter is almost upon us and brings with it a trio of weather-related perils that mean Brits are four times more likely to injure themselves whilst out and about.
Bupa Cromwell Hospital introduces UK's first ‘virtual theatre' MRI
Bupa Cromwell Hospital has installed the UK's first ‘virtual theatre' MRI scanner. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that is often used to diagnose health conditions affecting organs, bones and tissue.
Map of UK fitness reveals those living in the south are the healthiest
Nuffield Health – the UK’s largest healthcare charity - collected data from around 40,000 people keen on improving their fitness. And the figures reveal that London is officially Britain’s fitness hotspot with Bristol taking third place.
Angellica Bell: Go Pink for Breakthrough Breast Cancer!
Angellica Bell and Breakthrough Breast Cancer are urging people to Go Pink this October to help in the fight against breast cancer.
Sleep your way to better health
With increasingly stressful and hectic lifestyles, more and more people are turning to health supplements and medicine to enable to them to enjoy a good night’s sleep. But, according to Donna Sammons of Earth Connexions, tablets may not be the right answer for all.
When life let’s you down
Having a flat tyre on your car whilst in a rush has been revealed to be one of life’s biggest little let downs, a new online survey has revealed.
Co-operative launches Europe's largest private flu jab scheme
Over 11,000 employees at the Co-operative Banking Group are set to receive a free flu jab in Europe's largest ever private sector flu vaccination programme.
Strange solutions - risky vision
Baby oil, beer, coke, petroleum jelly, lemonade, fruit juice and butter are just some of the alternatives people have used in place of contact lens solution, new research has revealed.
Expert advice for residents for National Back Care Week
A leading Winchester back care expert is offering Hampshire residents advice on all aspects of back care, to mark this year’s National Back Care Week.
British company uses “osteo-arthritis suit” to understand customers
An iconic British company has gone to incredible lengths to simulate the effects of arthritis and so help their sales teams better understand the challenges their customers face.