General Health

16 September 2013

10 ways to beat the winter chills

Winter is coming and we don't want to fall ill, do we? Here we have some expert tips to ensure you're not struck down.   Your immune system is your defence mechanism ...
14 September 2013

National Eczema Week: The facts

The number of eczema sufferers in the UK has been steadily rising, and currently 1 in 5 children and 1 in 12 adults in the UK suffer from the condition. With diagnosis on the ...
13 September 2013

Parents still lost for words where mental health is concerned

Mental health is a topic parents are too scared of to talk about with their children, according to new research. Despite the fact that mental health affects one in four ...
12 September 2013

The Bernie Nolan Tribute Fund

Bernie Nolan’s chosen charity, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, has set up a Tribute Fund in honour of her wonderful spirit and selfless dedication to their vital work. As a treasured ambassador to ...
10 September 2013

Health fears of meningitis

A new survey has revealed that three quarters of parents would like to see meningitis eradicated above all other vaccine preventable diseases, including measles, mumps and whooping cough. Meningitis remains the ...
6 September 2013

The sounds that impact our mood

How much do different sounds affect our mood? Well new research reveals the effects that they can have and those that are most pleasurable to our ears.  ‘Waves crashing on a ...
6 September 2013

Bacteria infesting games controls

Despite the common thought that the toilet is the most bacteria-infested spot in the home, think about the last time you cleaned the games controllers?  A new study revealed that a ...
5 September 2013

Beth Tweddle health interview

You helped to launch the new Bupa centre this week, why did you want to get involved with this? You know what Bupa have helped me a lot through my career; ...
4 September 2013

Well dressed women could be disguising illnesses

Being well dressed and taking pride in your appearance is definitely something women are known for, but are your risking your health? New research shows that thousands of women may be ...
4 September 2013

Stress named the most common trigger for migraines

Stress has been blamed as the most common trigger for migraines, according to GPs. Certain foods like cheese and chocolate, excess caffeine intake or withdrawal and drinks containing alcohol are also ...
3 September 2013

Are your eyes too big for your health?

Big eyes are often deemed a stunning feature and natural mark of beauty, but surgeons state that in fact big eyes could be just too big and as a result ...
3 September 2013

Top 10 tips for a happier work

Work takes up a lot of our life, but we need to be there right. So it's important that we can enjoy it and be happy there.  Here we have the ...
3 September 2013

How to have a healthy spine

Dr. Martin Knight is one of the world’s leading spinal specialists. From his practice on London’s prestigious Harley Street, he also acts as Director of The Spinal Foundation – A ...
2 September 2013

Sun rays in the UK responsible for most recent sunburn cases

Thanks to an unwillingness to apply sun cream in the UK, rays from the British Isles have been responsible for more than a third of most recent sunburn cases. New figures ...
2 September 2013

Online addiction turning us into night owls

A good night’s sleep looks to a thing of the past, thanks to our addiction to surfing the web before bed. New research from clinically proven night time sleep aid, Nytol, ...
1 September 2013

Migraines: The facts

With 1 in 7 people affected by Migraine (over eight million people in the UK alone), the condition affects more people than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined.  It's Migraine Awareness Week so with ...
30 August 2013

Migraines can cause damage to the brain

As if migraines aren’t bad enough, new research shows that they can cause damage to the brain. Experts have discovered that migraines raise the risk of ‘white matter’ brain lesions and ...
29 August 2013

Video games and TV make children depressed

Spending too much time in front of the TV and playing computer games is increasing children’s anxiety levels and depression, according to new research. A link between time spent in front ...
29 August 2013

Waiting times stop us from seeing GP

A third of UK adults admit that waiting times stop them from seeing their GP, according to new research. The survey, also found that a third of UK adults who have ...
28 August 2013

Broccoli could help prevent arthritis

Eating broccoli could help prevent or slow the most common form of arthritis, according to new research. Scientists at the University of East Anglia found that sulforaphane, which is found in ...
28 August 2013

Health woes leaving us feeling out of control

Worrying about health issues is leaving women feeling out of control, according to new research. The new survey reveals that 1.3 million people across the UK feel like they have no ...
27 August 2013

Ovarian cancer two-stage screening has potential to catch it early

A new way two-step way of screening for ovarian cancer may help doctors catch it whilst it’s still treatable, according to new research. There currently are no established screening strategies for ...
26 August 2013

How to relieve your skin after sun damage

As the summer draws to a close, the last Bank Holiday of summer is nearing its end, we have to think about how we’re going to help relieve our sun ...
23 August 2013

Red-heads are at greater risk of skin cancer

Those with red hair may be 100 times more susceptible to melanoma, the worst form of skin cancer, according to new research. The results show mutations in a gene called MC1R ...