Health

Every March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 10 things you should know about the disease. One of the most persistent and dangerous myths about ovarian cancer is that ...

In the UK, it is estimated that 75% of the population carry the herpes simplex virus which causes cold sores, with 20% of people in a growing UK population suffering ...

Whether you’re a daily diver or a weekend runner, showering after exercise should be an essential part of your workout. Rather than simply keeping you clean, however, a post-workout shower can ...

By Oliver Eaton, ProHealth Clinic Sciatica is defined as pain in either one or both legs with possible tingling, numbness or weakness caused by the pinching of the sciatic nerve ...

Smear tests provide the best protection against cervical cancer, yet one in four women don’t attend. So why are so many women not attending? Research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust ...

By Dr Rajendra Sharma, a fully qualified doctor with a specialist interest in Integrated Medicine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), has only been recognized by the medical profession in the UK ...

I started to put on weight when I lost my Dad back in 2004.  He had been ill for quite some time and it was a difficult time for us ...

Jessica knew it was time to make a change when she was struggling with her day-to-day life and her weight was impacting her blood pressure. Determined to make a change ...

Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is a health problem you might not be aware of. As its name suggests, this condition refers to when a person’s blood pressure ...

The latest sales figures show that Public Health England’s new harm reduction approach to decreasing smoking rates across the UK has not only been widely accepted, but capitalised upon. For ...

An estimated 6 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder and most of those that are affected are aged between 14-25-year olds. The festive period can ...

The Government has announced plans to help schools and colleges provide dedicated support to children and young people struggling with mental health problems. 22 year old Jodie Goodacre knew something ...

By health and wellness expert Jeannie di Bon After every Christmas comes the inevitable January panic. Armed with fresh gym gear, shiny new Fitbits and new resolutions, we flock to ...

Katherine Howells went from a size 10 to a size 18 while having her first child but she wanted to get back to her pre-prengnancy once weight again. Here she ...

You might be surprised about who’s inspiring Brits to get involved in sport. New study reveals it’s not just those performing on the pitch that are inspiring us to put ...

Don’t think being pregnant lets you off the hook when it comes to working your abs – in fact there’s even more reason to keep your core strong when you’re ...

By Terri-Ann Nunns, Founder of the TerriAnn 7 Day Cleanse Prepare – Preparation is key to the success of any diet. Take a few hours to read about what it ...

Let’s face it, some health conditions are more embarrassing than others. No one minds telling friends or colleagues about the ankle they sprained on their weekend run or the cough ...

On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, 16 November 2017, organisations from across the globe will come together to Demand Better for pancreatic cancer patients. This year, the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition ...

With party season coming up, over-indulging will be inevitable. Whether it’s work parties, dinners with friends, lots of drinking and no doubt, curing hangovers with stodgy food - Apple Cider ...

We get it - periods are necessary for a healthy cycle, but let’s face facts - we’re pretty sure that no women actually enjoys their period. It’s not even just ...

I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve made it to week 4 of my stop smoking journey! This is something I never thought I’d be able to do, so I’m ...

By Owen Sharp, CEO Movember Foundation When it comes to their health, the majority of men don’t really talk or take action when they feel something isn’t right.  Too many of them “tough it ...

By Helen Bond, Consultant Dietitian Tis almost season to be jolly, but these days the festive season seems to kick-off long before you open the first door on your advent ...