Health
Fiona Phillips fronts new campaign aiming to improve eye care in Zambia
TV presenter Fiona Phillips is fronting a new campaign to give millions of people across Zambia access to proper eye care. While here in the UK we take vision for granted, in countries such as Zambia as many as a quarter of people are estimated to suffer from some sort of vision problem - from simple sight difficulties and the need for prescription glasses, to cataracts, glaucoma and blindness.
Medical myth-busting
Will chicken soup solve your family’s sniffles? Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? And is it possible to become immune to painkillers if you take them regularly? Find out by watching this live WebTV show with GP, mum and author of numerous health books, Dr Sarah Brewer.
Have a heart for festive fundraising appeal
Television actress Lesley Joseph has been wearing her heart on her sleeve to support the launch of the ‘Heart to Heart' annual fundraising appeal in aid of the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Money troubles hurting more than just the British wallet
As the economic downturn loosens its grip on the UK, the long term effect of its associated stresses and strains has begun to manifest itself on the physical and mental health of the nation. A new phenomenon - Recession Strain Injury - has been identified by Experian’s CreditExpert.co.uk and Chartered Physiotherapist Sammy Margo following a 25% increase in stress related injuries seen in her clinic - suggesting that many people are suffering physically as a result of increased financial strain.
Obesity patients make every pound count for new charity initiative
The National Obesity Surgery Centre, the UK’s leading specialist in weight-loss surgery, has announced a joint initiative with Habitat for Humanity, a charity which provides housing for vulnerable people living in poverty across the world.
Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids better than previously thought
The major benefits of fish oils in helping to prevent cardiovascular disease and heart attacks are now widely accepted. But a new scientific review of omega-3 fatty acids and health commissioned by the Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS) shows the advantages are even more far reaching.
Brits no longer the pits in the bedroom
Despite their traditional, reserved stereotype, British people rank as some of Europe’s most sexually uninhibited. In research conducted across France, Hungary, Italy, Poland and the UK on behalf of Ansell’s (makers of Mates condoms), discovered that half (50%) of British people aged between 19 and 30 have sent an explicit picture on their phone compared to only a third (35%) of Italians.
Don’t let illness ruin your family’s winter holiday fun
Whether it’s a nasty cut or scrape from running around outside, a stomach upset from unfamiliar food, or an ear infection from the swimming pool - having a child fall ill whilst on holiday is every parent’s worst nightmare.
Stroke risk as millions of Brits ignore salt warning
Millions of Brits are risking their health by ignoring official advice warning about the dangers of salt intake according to research released this week.
Know the symptoms - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Never heard of COPD? You’re not alone. But 3.7 million Brits are estimated to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), most without knowing it. The disease is most common in smokers - whether you’re a current smoker or quit years ago and are healthy apart from the odd cold or chesty cough - it doesn’t matter.
Natural antioxidants in your coffee cup
Most of us have heard of antioxidants (over nine in 10 if you want to get technical) but far fewer are aware how good they are for us. In fact, around one third of Brits have no idea whether they’re good for them or not.
Celeb health trends slammed
GPs have slammed the ‘health-styles' of the rich and famous - warning that UK women are wasting money and potentially risking their health following celebrity health fads like cupping, colonic irrigation or extreme detoxes.
Don’t whine about bad teeth - try chewing gum instead
A study* by Johannes Gutenberg University, Germany, published in the Science Journal Nutrition Research reveals that white wine rather than red wine is more likely to rot your teeth if frequently consumed.
New invention aims to combat drink spiking crimes
Drink spiking is a problem that we are all aware of and more people have been affected by it than one would think. With 600 cases of drink spiking reported a year this is only the tip of the iceberg as a staggering 84% fail to report the crime.
Bored Brits turn to sweet treats for comfort
A survey by Bach Original Flower Essences has revealed a whopping 76% of people turn to food for comfort over a girlie chat, alcohol or going it alone. Boredom (36%) is the most common emotion to cause Brits to reach for the fridge closely followed by stress (32%).