General Health

Most smokers will tell you that giving up cigarettes or trying to, is one of the hardest things they will ever do in their lifetime, but it doesn’t stop them ...

Almost one third of Brits are worried that they, or people close to them, drink too much or are over-reliant on alcohol, according to new research. Despite the recent media spotlight ...

As National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD) on November 7th draws attention to the UK’s stress levels, a report released today by Kalms reveals what the nation deem as the underlying ...

All children are likely to suffer from the dreaded cold at some point and at winter time these conditions can be particularly prevalent. In fact, there are more than 200 ...

A nationwide petition calling for more resources to be put into tackling eating disorders has been launched following a special reception at the House of Commons. More than 50 people, including ...

With National Stress Awareness Day taking place on the 7th November, there’s never been a better time to raise public awareness about the causes and cures as it can affect ...

With the cold weather and dark nights setting in, All About Health pharmacist Ajit Malhi offers some top tips on staying healthy this winter. Beating the flu Having a flu vaccination may ...

Technology is taking over a huge part of our lives, it's almost as though we can't carry out our day-to-day activities, but what affect is this having on our health?  According ...

The skin cancer pill, Zelboraf, has received positive guidance from The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).  The Institute hace recommended Zelboraf for the treatment of BRAF mutation positive unresectable ...

She has been targeted by internet trolls over her weight since starring in Strictly Come Dancing. Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer has admitted she gets upset when people say she looks ...

 Dr Hilary Jones has joined forces with Baroness Trish Morris of Bolton, Chair of TreatmentsYouCanTrust.org.uk to launch a new safer injectables campaign.  Launching ahead of the peak period for cosmetic injectable ...

But don’t be too terrified... we have selected some of the best products available to deliver us from these evils! 1.    Terrifying Toes! Many of us suffer from bunions, corns, creepy calluses ...

It’s that time of year again when every second person at work has a cold, every time you get on the bus someone sneezes on you and everywhere you look ...

So what’s all the vitamin D fuss about? As winter approaches, and dark nights set in, the importance of vitamin D, aptly named ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is stronger than ever. Research reveals ...

World Psoriasis Day takes place today in the hope of bringing to light information and awareness of this skin condition. We have all of the facts you need to know to ...

Half-term is still upon some children, so if you're looking on keeping them entertained this week or already thinking about the Christmas break then we have the expert advice just ...

Last week we launched the ‘Actimel Family Wellbeing’ online forum where we allowed you to post your family health and wellbeing questions and have them answered by the experts.  Dr Pat Spungin, ...

There is a good chance you will be reading this through bleary eyes. You may try to attribute your new found lethargy to the noticeably darker mornings, and already be ...

The winter has most definitely set in, but don't let the blues get you down. Follow the tips to make sure you stay happy in the coming months.  Plusnet has worked ...

This weekend, it becomes a little bit harder to get up in the mornings. The clocks go back on Sunday, signalling the end of British Summer Time and colder darker ...

Gym goers need to lighten their load after suffering from back and neck pains at least once a week as a result of carrying heavy work and gym bags. The Saucony ...

- Why do so many of us have problems sleeping these days? Has the problem got worse? Although I cannot say that the problem of sleep has got worse, stress and ...

There are three different aspects of an addictive behaviour: 1)      Being unable to control their consumption anymore, therefore hiding how much they are tolerating 2)      A more subtle side of addiction is ...

A diet rich in tomatoes may reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to new research.  It was reported that ‘the risk of stroke was cut by 55% by having ...