With many new mums under pressure to get back into pre-baby shape as soon as possible, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is advising expectant mums to create a fitness ...
Heart attacks have previously been thought to be linked to family history and genetics, but new research shows that this is not as strongly the case as once thought.
It all ...
Today is National Nut Day, run by Liberation Foods urging us all to feel the health benefits of eating nuts.
Eating healthily all of the time can be hard work, especially if ...
Have you heard about the diet guidelines of 5 A Day? Of course you have, but do you know what a portion size actually is?
New research shows that nearly two-thirds ...
Halloween is creeping up on us, in fact it's dominating the shelves of our supermarkets, but it doesn't all have to be about sweets and chocolate. When you carve your ...
Have you managed to quit smoking this Stoptober? According to new research, the key to successfully quitting smoking is by keeping it a secret. A new study from Boots UK ...
Lynda Bellingham sadly passed away yesterday in her husbands arms after a long battle with bowel cancer.
She had been undergoing chemotherapy but said the time had come to “cease and ...
The pressure of trying to achieve an unrealistic ‘ideal body’ is trapping millions of women in an unhealthy cycle of depression, short-term dieting, cosmetic intervention and eating disorders, according to ...
Junk food may not be good for our health, with very little nutrients, but that doesn't mean it's not to resist.
It's everywhere. Junk food fills our high streets, TV adverts ...
As the colder months set in, we find ourselves turning to more stodgy foods which in turn leads to weight gain, so here we share some healthy eating tips for ...
During pregnancy there are plenty of ups and downs, from feeling nauseous to being on cloud nine with happiness. But the effects it has on your body afterwards is the ...
When the winter months come around shorter, darker and colder days can leave us wishing that we could hibernate on the sofa for the duration while having to power through ...
We all know that exercise is good for us. We join gyms, start running, buy home workout DVDs, all in the quest for a fitter, slimmer, more toned body and ...
PMT (Pre-menstrual tension) plays havoc with women's lives, according to new research by vitamin brand Healthspan and small changes you can make to your lifestyle could help.
Nearly a quarter of females ...
Every 37 seconds one person in the western world dies from a blood clot, and sitting for too long could increase your risk of forming one somewhere in your system.
And ...
The obesity crisis took a new turn this weekend, as a new report revealed that nothing less than a cross-sector, 5-10 year strategy is required to tackle the problem.
‘Careless eating ...
The squat challenge is out the window for some women who have turned their attention to their abs. Washboard abs are certainly having their moment in the health and fitness ...
Mental Health statistics revealed by the Mental Health Foundation to celebrate World Mental Health Day (October 10) show that one in four people now experience some kind of mental health ...
We all know that lifestyle difference can now help prevent cancers and looking after our breast health through lifestyle choices can really make a difference. Our breasts change in different ...
Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of having a STI linked to mouth cancer three times, according to new research; which in turn significantly increases the risk of developing the disease.
The ...
Zoella is using her Youtube stardom to help raise awareness for mental health, something you should be aware of. Zoella is the YouTube star and teen icon, real name Zoe ...
Life and death is the big difference for patients with leukaemia and other blood conditions if they don't get a stem cell transplant - yet many people aren't aware of ...
Getting children to eat healthy fruits and vegetables may be a struggle for some parents, and a contest could be the answer to get them to eat their greens.
A study ...
It’s often believed that cutting calories is the only way to lose weight, but choosing the right foods is more important for you nutrition and health.
Replacing processed food with ‘real’ ...