Health
How Mandy Smith got her health back on track
Body Energy is a unique treatment which has helped model and make-up artist Mandy Smith to get her health back on track. For over 20yrs Mandy suffered ill health which, at one stage, saw her weight plummet to a mere 5.5 stone.
Women encouraged to consider financial implications of cancer
We all worry about our health to a certain degree, but when it comes to more serious issues such as cancer it’s still easy to take an ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ approach. While many of us will know a female friend or family member who has been affected by the disease, we may still think it will never happen to us.
Tom Shanklin ‘drop kicks’ his way to perfect vision
Welsh Rugby Union and Lions star, Tom Shanklin, is looking forward to the start of the new season following successful vision correction surgery with laser eye specialist, Ultralase, in Cardiff.
The shape of things to come
Whether you’re in your twenties or fifties, the hour glass figure remains the body shape the majority of us aspire to.
Less support for smoking ban in pubs than in restaurants
When it comes to legally stopping smoking in public places there is less customer support for a ban in pubs than in areas such as restaurants.
Brits unaware of the signs of skin cancer
With many British families packing for their annual summer holiday, basking Britons could face a cloud on the horizon this summer with many unaware of how to check for skin cancer, research from Friends Provident reveals.
National Pandemic Flu Service goes live
A new self-care service which will give people with pandemic swine flu symptoms fast access to antivirals was launched today by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.
The Siberian secret to stress-free living
With 13.5 million working days lost as a result of stress last year, it seems anxiety comes hand in hand with our hectic modern lifestyles. But as our stress levels soar, help could be found in a traditional herbal medicine that has been celebrated for its ability to help deal with physical and emotional stress for over 2,000 years.
Are family pets good for child development?
Owning a pet can help children learn vital life skills according to new research out today. Half of Brits think that having a companion, such as a cat, dog, rabbit, fish, hamster or reptile around the house helps to teach kids lessons in responsibility.
Health MOTs cause concern on check-up from Which?
Private health checks or ‘MOTs' can be poor value for money and could even be bad for people's health, according to an investigation by Which?
Keeping older people fit and healthy
Simple measures such as good footcare, sight tests and light exercise can help older people live better, Care Service Minister Phil Hope said today as he launched the Older People's Prevention Package.
UK’s top summer pain hot spots
Nationwide research released today has identified the UK’s summer pain hot-spots, with Portsmouth, Newquay and Bournemouth the cities that locals themselves rate as the biggest pains in the country.
Sun, sea, sand and seaweed
When we’re in need of relaxation, the first thing we usually think of is booking a holiday, because we know soaking in the sunshine and dipping our toes in the sea will help us to unwind.
Summertime slumber
Many of us associate the winter with dark mornings that make it difficult to wake up, but in reality a good night’s sleep can be more elusive during the summer months.
Don’t be too vein to look after your piles
As we reach, or look forward to retirement for a rest, our veins continue the busy job of returning blood to the heart. Did you know that veins can weaken as we age? Haemorrhoids and varicose veins are both a result of veins weakening and could stand in your way of enjoying your retirement.