Health

Generation Super Gran dismisses risk of home fire

Over-65s are putting their lives at risk when it comes to the life threatening danger of a fire in the home, with almost 80% dismissing the possibility of fire.

O2 Health puts patients first with Centres of Excellence

O2 Health has announced it has teamed up with three leading health organisations to ensure future patient needs are central to health innovation.

Going without a daily coffee is more than my life is worth

New research from Confused.com has revealed that only four in ten adults have life insurance, with 30% of people claiming that they don't have it because they can't afford it.

Over 50s feel ten years younger

It seems that 50 is now the new 40 as a new study of 10,000 UK adults commissioned by the Post Office as part of an Alternative Census has revealed that 25 per cent of over 50 year olds feel at least five to ten years younger than they actually are.

Asthma sufferers at risk on skiing holidays?

Asthma sufferers could find themselves at risk on their winter skiing holiday if they have not declared their condition when buying travel insurance.

Top spa and yoga retreats

If the cold winter gets you down, now is the perfect time to take time out and nourish your mind, body and soul with a spa holiday or yoga retreat.

Prevention is key in Mouth Cancer Action Month

This November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, which is organised by the British Dental Health Foundation. It says that 5,000 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer every year and 2,000 unfortunately die from it, which is one death every five hours.

Busy parents putting kid’s dental health at risk

Millions of British parents are letting their children off brushing their teeth simply because they’re too rushed or stressed.

Don’t get your fingers burnt this Bonfire Night

British traditions such as Bonfire Night can sometimes end in tragedy in the home according to research from Churchill home insurance.

Financial support for students with cancer

Students with serious illnesses who are forced to suspend their studies while they undergo treatment will now be entitled to more financial support, thanks to a two-and-a-half-year campaign by Ian Leech, whose daughter Melissa was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the age of 20.

Lying for a lie-in?

Many of us are so desperate for a lie-in and a day in bed that we would actually hand back our hard earned cash to be able to do so.

If I could turn back time

Over half (58 per cent) of Brits are against turning the clocks back as millions say they feel depressed, at greater risk of accidents and injury and are reluctant to leave the house during the darker winter months, according to new research from Santander General Insurance.