Health
New home test helps identify heart attack risk
Imagine if 3 fully laden Boeing 737s were to crash every day of the year killing everybody on board bringing the total killing over 191,000 people. According to British Heart Foundation statistics, that is the amount of people who died last year as a result of suffering a heart attack or stroke in just the UK.
Older population take responsibility for health
Research released this week by healthcare provider Simplyhealth shows that the UK's older population is doing all it can to live a healthy lifestyle.
Digital age putting eyes under strain
Computer usage is the top cause of eye strain, resulting in headaches, blurred vision, and even the potentially blinding eye disease glaucoma.
Is stress the real cause of man flu?
New research published today in the scientific Journal Occupational Medicine suggests men who get stressed at work are more likely to catch common colds and sniffles. The research did not find the same association amongst women workers.
Age of happiness
Many British people are at their happiest when in their fifties and beyond, it was revealed today.
PruHealth launches new Personal Healthcare plan
PruHealth, the innovative health insurer that pioneered rewarding healthy behaviour, is to launch its new Personal Healthcare plan on 01 March 2011, providing comprehensive and flexible cover for individuals.
Cold comfort for motorists driving with flu
Police have warned that driving with severe colds or flu could lead to motorists losing control of their vehicles and facing prosecution for dangerous driving.
Leading UK mutuals come together in new partnership
A major partnership has been announced between two of the UK's leading mutual organisations, both of which are based in Yorkshire.
Simplyhealth launches health plan to support over 70s
According to the results of a recent survey carried out by healthcare provider Simplyhealth, affordability is key to maintaining the health and wellbeing of the nation's ageing population.
Understanding obesity
As obesity rates in Britain continue to rise and related illnesses soar, Sovereign Health Care is urging individuals to understand and tackle this issue more, in support of National Obesity Week (Mon 17th January – Sunday 30th January).
Interactive ‘Ouch Map’ experiment launched in UK
A fun, interactive social media experiment has been launched today to map minor injuries and see which parts of the body Brits hurt most – the world’s first Ouch Map has been launched by UK online health insurance provider Health365.com.
High street opticians - robbing us blind?
With the New Year’s VAT rise, many consumers will be looking to cut costs. The good news for contact lens wearers is that they could save huge amounts on their contacts – almost 90% in some cases* - by buying online instead of on the high street.
Winter health check
It’s the new year and with the return to work came the return of the dreaded early wake up call. As we try to juggle work, home and social life, are we prepared for the potential bugs and viruses doing the rounds?
The Fight in the Forest for LiveStrong
If you would like to start getting fit for 2011 and support a good cause at the same time, why not enter one of a number of sporting challenges taking place on the Beaulieu Estate, in the heart of the New Forest National Park, on Sunday 3rd April.
Victoria’s secrets: Top tips for a happy & healthy 2011
From her first race at nine years old, Victoria Pendleton showed promise, and in 2001, whilst she was still a student, she won one bronze and three silver medals in the British National Track Championships.