Health
Self diagnostics: Brits are doin' it for themselves
Government health warnings, an overstretched NHS and rising obesity levels have seen the British nation take their health into their own hands.
New survey reveals Brits’ dirty little habits
A new survey has revealed that 6.6 million people in Britain do not wash their hands after going to the toilet. The survey of 3,000 people conducted by hygiene and sterilising experts Milton, has uncovered the grimy truth about Britain’s attitudes to hygiene and cleanliness.
Progress made in securing patient safety in cosmetic procedures
In the absence of government regulation, the cosmetic surgery industry must fully commit to self-regulation to protect patients undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as botox, warns Dr. Andrew Vallance-Owen, BUPA group medical director.
Patients choose private for access to best doctors
The most important thing for patients when choosing which private hospital to go to for treatment is access to the most experienced consultants throughout their stay, a new survey reveals.
New year, new you!
Apart from the celebrations and the reminiscing, New Years Eve has always been about looking forward to the coming year. A start line for all the healthy lifestyle changes we want to make to kick off the New Year as positively as possible.
Survive Christmas with a little help from Boots
The festive season can sometimes wreak havoc on our health but Boots can help you ward off winter sniffles, relieve post Christmas bloated bellies or simply keep energy levels up when it’s glum outside and there’s another celebratory party to go to!
Not so fat cats
Despite the stereotype of a ‘fat cat’ board of directors, new research reveals that Britons’ bosses are in fact not the 'fat controllers' they are often portrayed to be. In fact they are likely to be taking the most exercise and to be the least likely to consider themselves overweight than any other working group.
New vitamin could help to boost sex drive
New research on erectile dysfunction reveals that long-term sexual spontaneity can be restored to normal and sex drive doubled in just one month with the help of natural sex vitamin, Prelox.
British women struggling to switch off
Thirty two per cent of British women admit to having trouble sleeping at night and in addition 86% of women will do something to help them drop off at night, according to new research from Legal & General.
RIAS partners with National Trust to get Britain walking
People will be stepping into their walking boots and enjoying spectacular country and coastal walks thanks to a new partnership between over 50s insurer RIAS and the National Trust.
Prepare for the party season with Holland & Barrett
It’s that time of year again – decorations everywhere and diaries brimming with party dates. Your social life may be healthy, but the associated over-indulgences of alcohol can leave your body in an entirely different state.
Bottled sunshine helps offset winter blues
Shorter days and cold weather make most of us feel more tired and gloomy but the outlook for people prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder is even darker.
Put off that eye test at your peril warns specs site
Best4glasses.co.uk has called for two yearly eye tests to be made mandatory for motorists following claims that many are behind the wheel with dangerously impaired vision*. Experts at the ‘£10 a throw’ specs site say road safety association GEM Motoring Assist’s** recent claim that many drivers eyesight had significantly degraded was scarily accurate.
Beverley Knight sings praises of new super food
Soul singer sensation Beverley Knight sings the praises of the superfood Spirulina which she believes helps her to stay fit, healthy and well. Knight, 33, follows a strict fitness regime to keep her strong and agile to meet the demands of her successful music career.
Nearly one in four never break from work
Almost one in four, 23%, full time British workers never take a break from work and 7% do not even take a holiday, according to new research from Legal & General.