Health
Older people have the "know how"
On UK Older People's Day new research reveals a rich variety of knowledge, culture and practical know how being passed down through families.
More options for mastectomy patients
An inequality in breast reconstruction options for mastectomy patients has been highlighted by a West Sussex hospital. The Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) announced that women considering breast reconstruction following breast cancer are often not given the full range of options available for reconstruction in what can sometimes be a ‘postcode lottery’ – and may end up choosing an option that isn’t right for them or which requires further plastic surgery in the future.
Man Alive! Conference tackles men’s health
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and BT have hosted the first Man Alive! Conference, to address the subject of men’s health in the workplace. The conference was the focal point of the Man Alive campaign, launched by the charity in partnership with BT to inform men about cancer, encourage them to make positive changes to their lifestyle and empower them to take control of their health.
HIV Support Centre to pilot rapid testing service
The HIV Support Centre is to offer a confidential Rapid HIV Testing Service from this October as part of their programme to promote and encourage a healthy and responsible approach to sexual health.
Your way to a healthy winter wonderland
It might not seem like there has been much of a summer but there’s lots to look forward to in the winter! There may not be the promise of a white Christmas, but you can still brighten up your festive period by making sure that you are feeling your best to enjoy the season of frost and fun with our handy guide to festive health.
Keep your spirits up this Halloween
While movies like Halloween, featuring the ruthless serial killer Michael Myers, shed little light on the origins of Halloween, the reason for celebrating Halloween is actually linked to the beginning of the season of darkness and cold weather.
'Sickness presence' sweeps Britain
Nearly three quarters (72%) of Brits go to work despite feeling so ill they could legitimately stay at home, according to a survey of Britain's working wounded.
Take control of your senses
93% of Britons prize their eyesight above all of the other senses but with the eyes of 100 people starting to deteriorate every day we need to do everything we can to keep them healthy. With this in mind, eye health specialist Bausch & Lomb has launched ‘Eye Spy’ - a complete guide to eye health and beauty - to help us make the most of our eyes and, most importantly, our vision.
New research highlights importance of B vitamins
New research has linked a deficiency of B vitamins to cognitive dysfunction and significantly reduced learning capacity. American researchers at Tufts University found that mice fed a diet deficient in folate, B12 and B6 had reduced brain capillary length and density – vascular changes that caused cognitive dysfunction – in comparison to normal mice.
Credit crunch hits the nation's long-term health
The credit crunch is taking a dramatic toll on the nation's health, diet and fitness and could have serious long-term health implications, according to a new report by Friends Provident and UK charity the Blood Pressure Association, at the start of Know Your Numbers Week; the UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.
The eyes have it for vitamin supplements
Bausch & Lomb, the eye health company dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life, has unveiled a groundbreaking range of vitamin and mineral supplements developed to help preserve eye health.
Where did the smile go?
Doctors today have warned that the social act of smiling is in danger of being killed off by modern-day lifestyle stresses and strains. Leading psychologist, Dr. David Holmes, believes that everyone needs to give at least one smile a day, and aim to reciprocate all smiles to remain socially balanced.
Conquer your migraine with ginger
Nearly six million people in the UK suffer from migraines with 190,000 attacks occurring every day. Two out of three sufferers are women and, in total, migraines cost the UK around £1 billion per annum. Since physicians do not fully understand the cause of migraines, sufferers frequently remain abandoned by their healthcare practitioner.
'Health crunch' faced by 11 million Brits
The rising cost of living is putting pressure on the health and wellbeing of 10.6 million Brits, according to research from PruHealth, the insurer that rewards people for engaging in healthy behaviour.
Clockwork kids kept on schedule by stopwatch mums
Almost two-thirds (63%) of British mums are running their household with military precision to keep on top of hectic family schedules, according to a study by M&S Money.