General Health

24 July 2013

Just under a third of us will reach 65 healthy

Less than a third of us are going to reach 65 in a healthy state, according to a new discussion at the International Longevity Centre. Gains in life expectancy have outstripped ...
24 July 2013

The effect of high heels on spinal health

High heels are favoured by plenty of women, but just what effect will they have on your spinal health. We got the expert, Dr Martin Knight, a back specialist on Harley ...
23 July 2013

"Don't ignore a persistent cough", warns Lung Cancer campaign

More people need to be aware of the signs of lung cancer as figures reveal the stark reality of early diagnosis on survival rates.   Almost 24,000 people a year in ...
23 July 2013

How to stay hydrated in the heat

The rain may have come but the temperatures are still up there, so we still need to ensure that we're keeping hydrated.  Independent consultant to the Natural Hydration Council - Dr ...
22 July 2013

NHS needs more Compassionate Leadership Teams

The findings of a three-year study of the National Health Service supports the Francis Report in calling for more small and compassionate leadership teams of doctors, nurses and managers to ...

21 July 2013

How to have a healthy summer

Whether you’re heading abroad this summer or enjoying a staycation, it pays to prepare. All About Health pharmacist Joanne Carey says many summer complaints can be avoided by popping along to ...
18 July 2013

Heart disease risk increased by work stress and unhealthy lifestyle

People with stressful jobs and unhealthy lifestyles are at higher risk of developing heart disease than those who have stressful jobs but lead more healthy lifestyles. These findings come from work ...
17 July 2013

Cutting down on smoking

73% of UK smokers are currently trying to cut down or would like to, but it's just not happening for them. A lot of people according to the research don't ...
15 July 2013

Eye health advice for summer

We all like to make the most of sunny days in the UK – after all, we never know when we’ll get another one. For those who aren’t willing to ...
11 July 2013

Hypothermia holiday death threat

Hypothermia, the condition that occurs when the body’s core temperature cools to dangerously low levels, is the last thing on your mind in July but it can and does kill all year ...
9 July 2013

The importance of organ donation

Asda has announced a major new life saving partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to support this year’s National Transplant Week (8th - 14th July). In a bid to ...
9 July 2013

Ear care tips

Looking forward to your summer holiday? Dreaming of sunbathing with a good book in one hand and a cocktail in the other? But one thing you may have overlooked on ...
5 July 2013

Stress keeps us up at night

Almost half of Britons say that stress or worry keeps them awake at night. According to a major report published by The Sleep Council, the economic downturn has meant that many ...
4 July 2013

Hollyoaks cast Stand up to Cancer

The cast of Hollyoaks have come together to support Stand Up To Cancer by taking part in The Color Run presented by Dulux. The Color Run celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality, ...
1 July 2013

Motivational tips from Double gold medallist James Cracknell

Tell us about your campaign with Duracell. Duracell Power Me is all about inspiring people to achieve their goal and get support from Duracell and its community on the Facebook page ...
30 June 2013

What is SPF?

Even with the temperature rising in the UK and summer holidays on the horizon new research has shown that many Britons are failing to protect themselves against sun damage. It seems ...
29 June 2013

Rheumatoid Arthritis: The facts

This week marks Rheumatoid Arthritis Week, a week dedicated to increasing awareness of the disease that affects over 690,000 people across the UK.  It is a common misconception that arthritis is simply a ...
28 June 2013

Dementia sufferers want more research into care

People with dementia have told funders that they need to boost research into care.  Research into improving dementia care today is just as important as the search for a cure tomorrow ...
27 June 2013

Mental health nurses to join police on the beat

Mental health nurses will patrol with police officers in four new pilot sites to improve responses to mental health emergencies, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today at the ...
25 June 2013

Kate Moss helps to launch exhibition to challenge stigma of those living with HIV

Kate Moss and Denise Lewis star alongside young Brits highlighting the reality of life for thousands living in despair with HIV. Pioneering charity Body & Soul will showcase exclusive, interactive artwork ...
21 June 2013

Summer plays havoc with our health

Despite popular belief that summer makes us healthier as we move more and eat less, new research indicates that this is in fact not the case. During summer our health is ...
21 June 2013

Dementia charity launches virtual lab

Alzheimer’s Research UK has created the first ever virtual lab tour designed to help the public understand how new dementia treatments are developed. The Lab www.dementialab.org, launched today, takes visitors on an ...
20 June 2013

Mobile devices are causing back problems

More than three quarters of UK employees say using work mobile devices is making them ill and are affected by ‘HOLS’ – Hunched Over Laptop Syndrome. The lack of specialist ergonomic ...
18 June 2013

Majority of Brits unaware that advanced breast cancer is incurable

A new advanced breast cancer campaign, Here & Now, has been launched to help reduce the fact that 77% of people don’t know that it’s incurable. New findings from a public ...