Health

1 October 2014

8 ways to be healthy at your desk

It's quite obvious that sitting down at a desk all day is not particulary good for your health, but do you know just how bad it actually is?  According to a ...
30 September 2014

Are you fearful of fat for the wrong reasons?

For too long we’ve believed that eating fat is bad for our health and waistline, but when in actual fact, healthy fats are essential for good health. Leading health and nutrition ...
29 September 2014

Heart-healthy environments are a priority

On World Heart Day today, more than a thousand people have signed a global petition calling for heart-healthy environments to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD, which includes ...
29 September 2014

3 tips for an effective warm up

When it comes to exercising, most people pay cursory attention to warming up. Yet according to top personal trainer Greg Brookes, warming up properly could increase the effectiveness of your exercise ...
28 September 2014

The 10 minute fitness workout that works

We all know that finding the time to workout can be difficult, but 10 minute bursts can in fact have a positive effect on your fitness and health.  They are quick, ...
27 September 2014

Eye yoga for National Eye Health Week

It's National Eye Health Week, and Austrian eyewear brand Silhouette are giving top tips to help people keep their eyes in focus. Not only is the eyewear from the brand super ...
26 September 2014

Five tips for a perfectly fitted sports bra

If you're working out and exercise a sports bra is an essential for any woman, as it's National Fitness Day we thought when better to share these essential tips.  Research from ...
26 September 2014

Four foods to help increase muscle tone

It’s National Fitness Day and whilst most think that plenty of exercise will help perfect a toned body, it actually takes good nutrition too. A combination of cardio, strength and resistance ...
25 September 2014

Exercise may not be as healthy for you as you think

We’re consistently being told to exercise more and increase activity, but could it in fact have a detrimental effect on our health? New research shows that people drink more alcohol on ...
25 September 2014

Going up a skirt size could increase breast cancer risk

Long-term weight gain has been linked to a 33% greater post-menopausal breast cancer risk, according to new research. Weight gain has long been associated with cancer risks, but now research published ...
24 September 2014

The biggest diet spots in the UK

The country’s biggest dieting spots have been revealed as men and women try to fight the flab and get to a healthy weight. The survey revealed that while women go on ...
24 September 2014

The importance of hydration during pregnancy

During pregnancy most women are likely to pay more attention to living healthily and eating a healthy diet, but there is a chance that they may still overlook a key ...
23 September 2014

3 of the best new post work-out pick me ups

Doing the exercise is important, but it's also vital that you refuel your body properly afterwards - essential for muscle recovery.  Here we have three new post workout products that will ...
23 September 2014

People unaware that low-sugar foods may be high in calories

Health-conscious consumers may be trying to better their health and nutrition but unaware that low-sugar foods may actually be higher in calories, according to new research. A poll found that more ...
22 September 2014

National Eye health week: Importance of regular sight tests

You’re putting your sight at risk by not attending regular eye checks, that’s the short of it. We need to see opticians regularly to keep in check of our eye ...
22 September 2014

How to fix a bad mood that we spend five hours a week in

Feeling fat, money worries and partners not listening are just some of the triggers for our bad moods, which we spend nearly five hours a week in, according to new ...
21 September 2014

Web TV Show: Common eye health myths

It’s something many of us take for granted, but good eye health is by no means guaranteed and while age is a key factor in the deterioration of our eyesight ...
21 September 2014

5 ways your food affects your mood

We often think about how our food choices affect our weight – but what about our mood? Sally Norton, weight loss consultant at Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol, and founder of ...
20 September 2014

Fussy diets are a cause for concern

Childrens’ eating habits are causing worry amongst parents, as the majority claim their children are fussy eaters and therefore aren’t getting the right nutrition. As expected, green vegetables were the most ...
19 September 2014

Angelina Jolie doubles breast cancer tests

Angelina Jolie’s preventative double mastectomy has helped in doubling the number of women in the UK being tested for breast cancer, researchers have found. A new study shows that in June ...
18 September 2014

Making sense of sugar

As the obesity debate continues to capture the nation’s attention, a new campaign has been launched, Making Sense of Sugar, to help inform and educate people about sugar, the role ...
17 September 2014

Do you know your blood pressure number?

The 15-21st September marks Blood Pressure UK’s, Know Your Numbers Week. To support this annual awareness event, Life Line Screening, the leading experts in preventive community health screening, has partnered ...
17 September 2014

Sugar-packed cereals being shunned for healthier breakfasts

Cereal brands are continuing to struggle as more and more consumers turn away from traditional sit-down breakfasts of sugary cereals, with new research suggesting they are favouring on-the-go, high-protein alternatives. A ...
16 September 2014

Student diets spell disaster for degrees as they gain 10lb in first year

Fresher’s week is about to fall upon thousands of students for the first time, and with diets filled with plenty of pizza, chips, chocolate and takeaways, it’s only going to ...