Health
Bumps on board? Safe flying for mums-to-be
Holidays can be your last chance to spend time alone as a couple before baby arrives. But travelling can be stressful - especially with a bump on board!
New project set to boost oral health education
The British Dental Health Foundation, in association with Wrigley, has announced a new project to help improve oral health in local communities.
Exam stress drives students to drink
According to an article in the press last month, exam stress and parental pressure are driving many school children to alcohol and self-harming.
Cystitis and menopause-misery for women
Menopause is a natural condition in which important hormonal changes bring about a variety of uncomfortable symptoms in women.
Volkswagen staff takes on 24 peaks challenge in aid of Remount
18 members of staff from Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) and Volkswagen Group, will be taking on the 24 Peaks Challenge in July this year aiming to raise £10,000 for the armed services charity Remount.
Brain stimulation headset makes light work of jet lag and stress
The brain stimulation headset from Valkee, a venture-funded, scientifically backed Finnish company, is now on sale in the UK, exclusively from the Valkee site (valkee.com).
Motorists warned about dangers of driving with hayfever
Motorists are being warned about the potentially hazardous consequences of driving a car when suffering from hayfever.
Dental implants are now cheaper in the UK than abroad
Recently, a UK cosmetic dentistry provider - Dentalcare Plus – took the initiative to lower their prices in order to directly compete with the total cost of travelling and receiving dental implant treatment abroad.
Doctor in your pocket, NHS app goes live
Free Android and iPhone interactive app will help millions of people conveniently access trusted and reliable health advice.
Pilates produces Pippa’s perfect posterior
A leading health club group is reporting a massive surge in Pilates classes enquiries following news that Pippa Middleton credits the invigorating exercise for her breathtaking bum.
Lack of employer support blamed for increased stress and illness
New research has revealed that 60% of UK employees believe their employer is providing minimal or less than the legal requirement of support in the workplace, with almost half claiming that managers only care about their wellbeing if they have to take sick leave.
5 tips to get in shape for the summer
It’s amazing what a bit of sunshine and optimism can do to the soul – and our fitness levels! If you want to lose weight, tone up and get fit, there are some great tips below…
Heatwave plan to protect vulnerable from summer heat
With summer on the horizon, this year's Heatwave Plan has been launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.
Concerns over rogue mobility traders
Just over a quarter of people in the UK are concerned about buying independent living aids, such as mobility scooters and power chairs from disreputable or rogue traders, according to research from Simplyhealth.
Spring heatwave creates havoc for hay fever sufferers
The best spring weather for decades has resulted in one of the worst bouts of hay fever in recent years with sufferers creating extra high demand for relief sprays and medicines.