Health

NHS Direct offers eggs-tra support this Easter

NHS Direct is encouraging patients to use its suite of online health and symptom checkers to help them get prompt health advice over the coming bank holidays.

Running with arthritis

At just 23, medical student Cat Bull is one of ten million people in the UK living with arthritis. While the condition is often associated with the older generations, Cat is one of thousands of young adults and children living with the inflammatory form of the disease, rheumatoid arthritis, in the UK.

European measles outbreak - Parents urged to get kids vaccinated

Leading travel insurance website, insurewithease.com is alerting families heading abroad this Easter to ensure they’ve got appropriate travel insurance, as news comes of a measles outbreak across Europe.

Get volunteering for Parkinson’s Awareness Week

Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s. Nationwide, 120,000 people have Parkinson’s which is a degenerative neurological condition and the symptoms can severely impact people’s day to day lives. For some people, having Parkinson’s can be a frustrating and isolating experience.

A balanced diet is healthier for your finances

We all know about the evils of fatty food and the virtues of ‘five a day', but over the past five years, it's a balanced diet that has been healthier for your finances, according to new research from BM Savings.

Gear up for summer

To celebrate World Health Day (7 April), the IAM calls for cyclists or would be cyclists around the UK to dust off the cobwebs and get out on their bikes.

My big 'thin' royal wedding

If they’re like the rest of us mere mortals, Kate and Wills could be set to pile on a whopping 13lb post-wedding, so is marriage actually bad for your health?

National Allergy Week 11th – 17th April

National Allergy Week highlights the misery that many of us face with an allergy. Allergies are widespread and affect approximately ¼ of the population in the UK at some time in their lives .

Protect your screen and yourself

Proporta, the Brighton based gadget and mobile accessory manufacturer, has announced the launch of the Antibacterial Germ Resistant Advanced Screen Protector, which uses Steritouch technology to guard against bugs and nasty's, and offers the ultimate in hygienic protection.

Liquid iron for busy women on the go

Too busy juggling your life to think about what you are not getting from diet? If it’s your career with your social life or the school run with busy work schedules. You are not alone. With over 91% of women aged 16-64 in the UK not getting sufficient iron from their diet*, it’s not surprising that iron deficiency in women isn’t uncommon.

All about acne with Dr Hilary Jones

Well over 80% of the UK population will suffer from acne at some point in their lives, and for teens the condition can often lead to more serious issues resulting in low confidence, low self esteem, shyness and even depression. However, teens are not the only ones affected and the incidence of acne in women in their 20’s is on the increase.