Health
Time to get cheeky at this year's "Pants in the Park"
Residents in Andover can show their cheeky side on Sunday 14 June 2009 by uniting in their pants for the annual "Pants in the Park" 5K fun run, in partnership with Simplyhealth, for Prostate UK.
New workshops launched for gay men with HIV
On June 17 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new Positive Self Management Programme for gay men living with HIV. The free workshops in Ladbroke Grove, London will run at the same time every subsequent Tuesday for seven weeks.
UK carers at breaking point says new report
Almost three-quarters (74%) of people providing unpaid care for a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled have reached breaking point due to the pressures of their caring role, according to new research issued to launch Carers Week 2009 (8-14 June)*.
National Carers Week highlights need for more support
Sixty per cent of us will be directly responsible for a loved one’s well-being at some point in our lives. Yet a quarter of carers have never taken a holiday, rising to over a third (31%) for long-term providers. Carers Allowance is also the lowest benefit, set at just £53.10 a week.
Modern men ignore medical symptoms
Men in the UK are willing to take risks with their health despite being aware of the dangers - over three quarters (77%) of men have ignored medical symptoms of ill health in the past year, according to new research by Friends Provident.
Know your pulse
A new nationwide campaign has been launched today to encourage the British public to 'know their pulse' to help prevent deaths from cardiac arrhythmias. Launched as part of Arrhythmia Awareness Week 2009, the 'Know Your Pulse’ initiative aims to help people understand that the pulse is the most effective way of identifying potential cardiac arrhythmias.
Look after your health and wellbeing now
According to PruHealth's bi-annual Vitality Index - which tracks the nation's health trends across stress, exercise, diet, smoking, health knowledge and check-ups - despite believing that obesity (54 per cent) is the greatest threat to the health of the nation followed by heart disease (38 per cent), it would take being diagnosed with a health condition to encourage the vast majority - 79 per cent - of people in the UK to improve their health and fitness.
Fair weather friends needed for heatwaves
Practical action to prepare for a potential heatwave is the central theme of the 2009 Heatwave Plan published by the Department of Health this month. The plan urges everyone to be aware of the health risks faced by elderly friends and relatives during a heatwave.
A hard habit to break
Smoking, nose picking, forgetting to brush our teeth - bad habits can be hard to kick but sometimes the inability to replace bad habits with good ones can cause serious problems.
Why work is a pain in the neck
Right now there’s a good chance you’re reading this very article on your work PC. But how long has it been since you took a screen break?
NHS staff to get personal security alarms
30,000 lone NHS workers are to receive personal security alarms this month, following a commitment made by Health Secretary Alan Johnson to improve the safety and security of staff.
Smokers warned about dodgy cigarettes
Smokers across the Midlands are being warned that they may be inhaling more than they bargained for if they buy dodgy cigarettes.
Allergy awareness
Allergies affect around one in four of the UK population at some point in their lives and some of the most common allergens include grass and tree pollen, house dust mites, pets such as dogs and cats, insects such as bees and wasps and household chemicals.
New Government care scheme launches today
A Department of Health backed knowledge and skills based learning scheme for England's 4.9m unpaid carers has been launched today. The 'Caring with Confidence' programme aims to help carers make a positive difference to their lives and those of the people they care for.
Britons turn to homeopathy as stress levels soar
Stress is top of the list as the most common condition that homeopathy is taken for, according to a new One Poll survey commissioned by natural healthcare specialist Nelsons.