Health
Slouch and the city?
Back pain - the curse of the nation it would seem and according to research set to be released to coincide with this year's Chiropractic Awareness Week, something that we really sit up and pay more attention to.
Dentist hatches plan to save kids’ teeth
One of the UK's leading dentists has hatched a plan to save kids' teeth - by creating Easter eggs containing a toothbrush, some toothpaste and a guide to healthy brushing. The cracking concept comes from London-based dentist Anoop Maini who faced a personal dilemma deciding what to give young members of his family for Easter.
Are your emotions weighing you down?
Research shows that nearly half of all adults in the UK eat to change their negative moods and emotions, with around 3.5 million of us then feeling guilt over our emotional reliance on food.
Baby bonus for mothers-to-be
The new Health in Pregnancy Grant (HiPG) is a one-off payment intended to help pregnant mothers stay fit and healthy in the run up to the birth, and help meet some of the costs as the big day approaches.
£4m wellness centre gets employees fit for business
A new £4m flagship health and wellness centre has opened in Station Road, Solihull to keep Midlands employees fit and healthy.
Top tips to live long and prosper
A series of 15 simple steps could - in theory - add up to 77 years to your life, according to new research from Norwich Union. What's more, a positive outlook and laughing a lot could add more years than a balanced diet and staying in shape!
UK elderly parents receive £39 billion in unpaid care a year
A new report from insurance and investment group LV= has revealed that UK adult children will provide their elderly parents with the equivalent of £39 billion in unpaid care this year.
Active over 50s cite keeping fit as key motivation to stop smoking
Over a third (34%) of smokers aged 50 plus would consider giving up the habit in order to improve their overall fitness, reveals research by Saga Private Medical Insurance commissioned to mark No Smoking Day.
Women at risk from 'Silent Killer'
Every year 6,800 women in Britain are diagnosed with ovarian cancer but, currently, the UK has the worst survival rates in Europe at just 30%. With early diagnosis, survival rates of up to 90% can be achieved but, at present, it takes 12 months on average for an accurate diagnosis to be made.
Aid call has the answer for independent living
A recent survey commissioned by Aid Call of people over the age of 70, found that 73% would rather remain living at home independently than move in with their children, a relative or move into a care home.
Brain trainers’ claims strain credibility
Expensive brain trainers claim to improve your memory and keep your mind in shape - but the evidence doesn't add up, say Which? experts.
Nigella Lawson reveals her health saviour
Renowned for her flirtatious presenting manner and simple, stress-free cooking, Nigella’s food is sometimes indulgent and not always healthy! So how does Britain’s most popular female celebrity chef make sure she’s doesn’t get run-down?
Natural ways to beat PMS
Magnesium is an important mineral in the body that helps form bones, relax muscle spasms, activate cellular enzymes, and regulate nerve and muscle function (including the heart) and acid-alkaline balance. Known as the ‘anti-stress’ mineral, a deficiency of magnesium is known to cause many symptoms usually associated with PMS, such as irritability, depression, confusion and muscle aches.
All we want is to be stress-free
WrongDiagnosis.com, one of the world’s leading providers of online medical health information, lists that there are 678 medical conditions potentially causing anxiety! When you are stressed, your body produces chemicals such as adrenaline which prepare your body for an emergency, and over time these chemicals can damage your physical and mental health*.
Norwich Union Healthcare expands health and wellbeing offering
Norwich Union Healthcare has announced the addition of two major Health and Fitness Club providers to further improve its NU Get Active initiative.