Health
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.
UK homes are hotbeds for germs
New scientific research has highlighted the need for Britons to either master home hygiene or risk putting their families’ health in jeopardy.
Companies increase commitment to employee wellbeing
Almost half (46%) of companies have an employee wellbeing strategy in place - a significant increase from 33% and 30% in 2009 and 2008 respectively.
Leekes in Bilston supports Breast Cancer Care
Tea lovers in and around Bilston and Moxley are being urged to raise a cuppa to help beat cancer as a local home and furniture retailer hosts a ‘drink pink’ event this Friday, 29th October.
The billion pound cost of a bad night's sleep
The Bupa ‘How Are You Britain?' report reveals sleep-starved workers are taking three extra days sick leave a year compared to their well rested colleagues - costing UK businesses over £280 per annum for every employee.
F1 technology enables physio for young horse rider
A young professional horse rider who suffered a life threatening ‘hangman’s fracture’ after a serious fall, is aiming to compete at the highest level after being one of the first people to use a new physiotherapy device.
Affordable travel insurance for breast cancer sufferers
With one in nine women likely to suffer from breast cancer at some point in their lives*, specialist travel insurer goodtogoinsurance.com wants to make sure the cost of suitable travel insurance does not hold them back from exploring the world.