Health
Health shock for new retirees
For millions of Britain's retirees the first five ‘golden years' bring unexpected life change and financial strain, according to research from leading flexible retirement solutions provider LV=.
Memories of the good old days - but were they?
Scientists agree that our recollections of the days gone by are not always accurate. Our memory wears rose tinted spectacles, remembering and exaggerating the good and forgetting the bad.
In-car Tai Chi guide launched to beat driving stress
Used car website motors.co.uk has launched the UK’s first In-Car Tai Chi guide to help car buyers keep calm behind the wheel after new research revealed that more than one in three motorists and almost half of all men, find buying a car stressful.
Improving mental health in the workplace
Friends Provident has partnered with Mind to produce a guide for employers aimed at exploding some of the myths that continue to cloud understanding of mental health in today's workplace.
Is your optician being clear with the facts?
As we get older the need to rely on health professionals is greater than ever and we like to think our doctor, dentist and optician has our best interests at heart.
Health and fitness on the back burner for Brits
Despite best efforts, time-poor Brits are struggling to make space in their lives to look after their health and fitness, according to research from the Scottish Widows Priorities of Life index.
Damaging drinks culture sanctioned by employers
By encouraging workers to bond down the pub well-meaning employers could be contributing to health problems for their workforce. This is according to new research released by Aviva.
Marathon effort by Suffolk duo
Despite having never been keen runners, two Suffolk men have signed up for the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon to help raise funds for a cause close to their hearts.
Shape up for summer with Amanda Lamb
So you are not far away from that well – deserved holiday and a week’s relaxation is looming on the horizon. Nothing could shake you from your happy mood right? Well, so you may have thought.
An easier way to ‘get a balance’
We may be living in an age when women can have it all, but do you find the pressure to be perfect in every way is becoming overwhelming?
Summer means sun, sea, sand and sniffles
Despite colds usually being associated with the dark, chilly days of winter, they can just as easily strike in the sun. There are over 200 types of virus’ which can cause a cold, making it the most commonly suffered illness worldwide. So wherever your holiday destination may be this year, you could find yourself sneezing and with a sore throat.
Simple, affordable health insurance
A leading health insurance provider promised to revolutionise the way UK consumers access health cover as it launched a new brand and product today.
What’s preventing HIV prevention?
As the largest gathering of experts on HIV/AIDS meets for the XVIII International AIDS conference in Vienna, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance is launching a new campaign seeking to target resources more efficiently to prevent additional people becoming infected with HIV.
Dementia research takes a major step forward
New figures launched to coincide with Dementia Awareness Week show a six-fold increase in the number of NHS patients taking part in vital research into dementia.
Protect your lifestyle, not just your holiday
As the holiday season approaches and Britons rush to get travel insurance to cover them while abroad, Friends Provident is urging people to protect themselves for life, not just while on holiday.