Health
The future of dental care
The noughties are fast drawing to a close and we are approaching the second decade of the ‘new’ millennium. To mark this occasion, Colgate Total has undertaken a spot of ‘crystal ball gazing’ to predict the ways in which we care for our teeth are likely to have changed by 2020.
Countdown to New Year – the party girl’s survival guide
The key to enjoying yourself and looking fabulous this New Year is all in the planning - it's most definitely the solution to surviving the non-stop celebrations too.
The secret health dangers of a festive fling
Chlamydia infection rates are expected to soar over the festive period as 1 in 33 of us admit to having unprotected sex after the office party.
Feel the Christmas cheer, inside and out
New research released today reveals a third of women could be putting their happiness and comfort on Christmas Day at risk due to a health complaint.
Brits use brain power to help find cure for Parkinson’s
A nationwide appeal for people to donate their brains to research and help discover a cure for Parkinson’s disease has seen more than double the expected number of people register.
Bike blood runners can help save lives at Christmas
Motorbike ‘blood runners’ who volunteer their services will be on call over the Christmas period providing a little known service that can help to save thousands of lives.
Public urged to take extra precautions to keep warm and well
Following the Met Office's cold weather warnings issued for the next few days The Department of Health is urging people to be aware of the risks faced during this period of cold weather.
Christmas party calamities could cost businesses £216m
With the workplace Christmas party season in full swing, UK businesses could be losing over £216 million in ‘sick days', according to new figures.
This winter, your health is in your hands
Viruses including Norovirus, Rotavirus, colds and flu are widespread during the winter months. Fortunately, all of these infectious viruses can be prevented with one easy measure; clean hands.
UK women more confident than European counterparts in the bedroom
While us women are always worrying about our ‘wobbly bits’ – it seems we forget all our misgivings when it comes to getting between the sheets.
Simplyhealth wraps up Christmas
Look out for a Simplyhealth employee coming to a city centre near you! As Simplyhealth is spreading some Christmas cheer this year by giving away wrapping paper to shoppers as well as visitors to wecanbebothered.co.uk.
Seaweed cooking to take culinary world by storm
A new and very different cookery book written by a relatively unknown Irish writer is hitting the shelves. ‘Prannie Rhatigan’s Irish Seaweed Kitchen’ is a comprehensive guide to healthy everyday cooking with seaweeds.
New toothpaste brings relief to sensitive teeth
Over 57% of the world population suffer from sensitive teeth at some point in their lives and it would appear that this figure is on the increase. Teeth sensitivity is caused when enamel is eroded leaving the porous dentine layer of the tooth and exposing the sensitive nerve endings. Main triggers of sensitivity include hot and cold foods, sugary foods and white wine - making the Christmas season a bit of a nightmare for sufferers.
Over 50s lose confidence in future of NHS
Britons are very proud of our National Health Service and those over 50 are more inclined to use the service they provide. Eighty seven per cent have used it in the last two years (increasing to 94 per cent for those 75 and older). The good news is that 43% of the over 50s rated their experience with the NHS very good.
Leading charities slam back to work tests for cancer patients
Terminally ill cancer patients, and people undergoing chemotherapy, are being threatened with benefit cuts if they do not attend back-to-work interviews, warn leading charities, Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice.