Health

Britain is overwhelmed, overworked and overweight

The nation appears to be stuck in a downward spiral of unhealthy lifestyles as increasingly stressed Britons may be looking to save time and money by cutting back on exercise and healthy foods in the current economic climate.

There’s a first time for everything

Every parent wants to give their children the best start in life, helping them to develop and grow from wearing nappies through to graduation gowns. But how do you deal with all the trials and tribulations which accompany growing up and the new experiences your children will face?

Drinkers pile on the pounds

The average wine drinker in England now consumes around 2,000 calories from booze alone each month, new figures out today show. Over a year this is equivalent to 38 extra roast beef dinners or almost 184 bags of crisps.

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.