Health
Britain's health perception gap
The PruHealth Vitality Index reveals a clear gap between Britons' perceptions of what it means to be healthy and having a real understanding of the impact of lifestyle, diet and fitness levels on current and future health.
Postcode lottery of long term care home fees
Care home fees vary by almost 50% across the UK, and are typically three times the average annual mortgage payment reveals the first annual Saga Cost of Care Report.
The cold war
It is generally accepted that when it comes to colds, coughs and wheezing men wither on the vine with ‘man flu’ while women are generally both hardier and more sympathetic when it comes to caring for their ailing partner.
A magical way to detox
Rather than having an invasive colonic or eating nothing but greens for a week, why not try an easy natural way to help your body detox from this year’s Christmas festivities?
Get back on track this winter
Of the many seasonal conditions, colds and flu are the most commonly associated with winter months. But for the 80% of Britons who suffer with back pain, the winter months can be the most difficult time of year as our backs deteriorate along with the weather, costing the NHS around £480 million a year.
Busy Brits breed busy kids
Britain is becoming a nation of all work and no play. Research carried out by American Express Insurance Services has revealed that kids who have busy working parents are 20% more likely to be thrown into a busy life in the fast lane themselves than those whose parents don't work.
Women significantly more stressed than men
Women are significantly more stressed than men, suffering sleepless nights thanks to financial worries and fears about their own and their family's health, according to a survey by Bupa UK Health Insurance.
A stroll to the local is good for your health, wallet and the planet
Who would have thought a short walk to the local shop could earn you a small fortune? That's exactly what's being revealed in a new report into British shopping habits. Over 20 million people across the nation are strolling to their local store every single day. This adds up to an 11 percent saving on fuel costs or £800 million a year across the country. Apparently a stroll to your local store is good for your pocket, good for the planet and good for you.
Put haemorrhoids to the bottom of your pile
As we reach retirement, or if we are lucky early retirement, there are so many new, fun things we can be doing with our free time and the last thing we need is niggling health problems, such as piles, stopping us in our tracks. 50% of people over 50 suffer to some extent with haemorrhoids, showing that this common problem really is a big issue hindering the lives of the ‘young at heart’.
HSE launches ‘Asbestos: The Hidden Killer’ campaign
Figures issued by the Health and Safety Executive today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase.
Partying under pressure this Christmas?
Killer heels, bulky bags and badly fitting bras, just some of the strains we put on our bodies in the name of fashion. With the party season just round the corner this seasons ‘must haves’ could be tomorrow’s back aches.
Hospital canteens in poor health
Hospitals have often been criticised for the quality of patients' meals, but Which? has found that hospital canteen food fares little better.
Make the most of your winter slumber
With the clocks set to go back on the 26th October, we can all benefit from an extra hour in bed and look forward to the fact that we are five times more likely to sleep longer now the winter months are upon us.
Researcher awarded £10k grant to make hospitals safer
A researcher from the University of Huddersfield has been awarded a £10,000 grant to develop a unique approach to the testing of the antibacterial wipes used in hospitals to reduce the risk of deadly ‘superbugs’.
Musgrove Park Children’s Unit receives £70k donation
Children at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton will benefit from a new state of the art scanner, thanks to the hospital’s League of Friends. The new £70,000 Echocardiogram/Ultrasound Scan will provide the Paediatric Department at Musgrove with the facilities to perform heart scanning on children of all ages. This includes infants and even premature babies who can also have brain scanning done using this machine.