Health
The sore throat advice that’s hard to swallow
Many of us accept that the winter weather goes hand-in-hand with an unwelcome influx of coughs and colds, but statistics reveal that the majority of Britons will actually face the misery of at least two or three bouts this year.
Third of men don’t wash their hands after visiting the toilet
If you need evidence that men truly are the dirtier sex then here it is. A new survey out today on the hand-washing attitudes of the nation has revealed that males are leading the way in unhygienic practices ahead of their female counterparts.
Go pink this month for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and if you’re looking for a new way to support the cause, how about slipping on some pink lingerie from plus size lingerie specialist, Simply Yours.
Expanding waistlines also affecting the nation’s eyesight
It is common knowledge that expanding waistlines are linked to life-threatening conditions like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But many of us are unaware that obesity is also linked to blindness and other serious eye health issues.
Life expectancy at birth remains highest in South of England
Life expectancy at birth in the UK for 2006-08 was highest in the South of England, according to new figures released today by the Office for National Statistics.
British kids ignore basic hygiene rules
High profile campaigns to improve general hygiene are not getting through to British kids according to new figures.
Recession stress equals increased PMS says new survey
Bullies are making life a misery for a third of workers, suggest new statistics. According to The PMS Survey conducted by Magnesium-OK, the nutritional supplement for hormone balance, female bosses are more likely to be to blame than male.
Holidaymakers advised “don’t bring it back”
When we’re in an exotic location, it can be fun to scour interesting markets and unusual shops for unique gourmet items that could transform your dinner at home, or make a fantastic and unusual gift for a friend.
Measles, mumps and rubella: Would you know the symptoms?
If you’re a parent, you’ll know what it's like to feel worried and powerless when your baby or young child is sick. But if they have a high temperature or a rash – at what point should you be concerned that it could be something more serious than a common cold or stomach upset?
Tried and tested stop smoking tips revealed
Pretending to smoke a pencil instead of a cigarette, using a toothpick to keep hands occupied or substituting your fag fix for fun in the bedroom - silly as they might sound, these are just some of the tried-and-tested methods that have proved successful for real-life quitters.
Fabulous at 40
The old adage of ‘being over the hill' in later life may need to be revised as it seems the stresses and strains of modern life is hitting the younger generation the hardest.
A natural solution to hormone imbalance
If your hormones are running wild and you’re seeking ways to regain equilibrium in both body and mind, Perfect Harmony may be for you! Suitable for women of all ages suffering from hormone related issues such as emotional imbalance, PMT or menopausal symptoms, Perfect Harmony is a totally natural herbal formula designed to help stabilise hormones and create a state of balance from within.
Lack of sleep linked with baby blues
A recent survey shows that only one third of new mums get help from their partners when baby wakes at night. Babies waking erratically throughout the night with teething pain can leave mums feeling sleep deprived during the day as they struggle to look after a tired, grizzly baby.
Less wealth leads to better health for 10m Brits
Ten million people in Britain feel more fit and healthy than they did this time last year as a result of the recession, according to Britain Under Pressure research commissioned by Friends Provident.
The future of caring – know the facts
There are currently six million people across the UK who provide unpaid care to someone they know – a figure that will only increase with Britain’s ageing population.