Health
Hospital parking that won’t make you sick
Parking charges at hospitals are set to rise dramatically following the government’s announcement that medical centres will be solely responsible for their parking charges, however, using Parkopedia.com’s services customers can avoid the exorbitant prices.
Simplyhealth steps up and supports Memory Walk 2010
For the third year running, healthcare provider Simplyhealth will be sponsoring Alzheimer's Society's biggest fundraising event - Memory Walk. During September, walkers will be putting their best foot forward in various locations across the country to raise essential funds for people living with dementia.
UK and Ireland trailing the rest of Europe for quality of life
The UK and Ireland are the worst places for quality of life in Europe, according to the latest uSwitch.com Quality of Life Index.
Slimming World criticises trend for obesity surgery
New figures showing a nine fold increase in the number of people having weight loss surgery over the last five years have been labelled "an unnecessary expense for the NHS and a danger to lives of individuals".
Shedding the pounds: Still more to consider
A new report entitled Shedding the Pounds, published this month by the Office of Health Economics, highlights that a failure by the NHS to provide surgical treatment for severe and complex obesity is currently costing the wider economy hundreds of millions of pounds a year from excess costs of disability, social care and inability to work.
Helping others is good for your health
It's official, doing good for others is good for your health. New research has uncovered what's been called the 'helper's halo' - the ability to lower stress, increase happiness levels, boost self esteem and reduce anger, simply by being more considerate and doing good deeds for others.
More than skin deep - The effects of eczema
To coincide with National Eczema Week, a new survey by skincare brand E45 reveals the effects of eczema are not just skin deep.
Giving Brits something to smile about
More than one in eight adults in the UK has no teeth, and around one in five adults are missing at least ten teeth (UK adult health survey 1999).
Student health advice only a phone call away
Students are advised to store NHS Direct's number - 0845 46 47 - in their mobile for quick access to health information and advice as they prepare to live away from home for the first time.
Over 60’s feel 20 years younger!
More than one in four people aged 60 and over feels at least 20 years younger than their real age according to the Retirement Nation 2010 survey from retirement income specialist MGM Advantage.
Is your car causing you stress?
Those of us who regularly drive to work or use our car to do the shopping know how stressful a journey can become, especially when it comes to negotiating heavy traffic or trying to find a place to park.
Who do you call when holiday illness strikes?
As Britons start their winter sun getaways, leading independent travel insurance specialist, insurewithease.com, is urging them to make sure they don’t forget the importance of good travel insurance to provide the support they need if the worst should happen.
Over 65s living for today not planning for tomorrow
New international healthcare research by Bupa reveals the emergence of a young-at-heart generation, who still feel young and healthy in their 70s and 80s.
Average cost of hospital treatment in foreign countries is £2,040
The average cost of hospital treatment in a foreign country has climbed to £2,040 over the last 12 months according to an analysis of new research by Sainsbury's Travel Insurance.
Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: The facts
Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer of the lymphatic system which, according to Cancer Research UK, was responsible for over 4,000 deaths in the UK in 2008 alone. Despite the fact that more than 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with NHL every year, the disease has so far failed to become a public priority.