Category: Health News

Controversial Study Puts Blame on Working Mums For Childhood Obesity

A study has claimed working mothers (and not dads) are responsible for childhood obesity – and mums have something to say about it. The study collated data from children born between 2000 and 2002, and came to the conclusion that the children of single mums working full-time were almost 25 per cent more likely to […]

15/03/2019 | 0 Comments More

HIIT Workouts Are In! Smart Phone Fitness Apps Are Out!

We have just hit through the first six months of 2018 and are about to step into the second half, so we have a look at what the 2018 fitness trends are shaping up like… High-intensity interval training will be the No1 fitness trend in the coming year, while smartphone exercise apps that prompt your […]

29/06/2018 | 0 Comments More

What You Can Do To Beat The Flu

Flu Season is back again and it seems like its worse than ever. Bryan Nehman talks with Men’s Health Editor Alex Gardner about what you can do to stay free from the flu. While discussing ways to combat colds and ailments, Gardner advocated  that vitamin C is extremely helpful. “We looked at supplements specifically and […]

23/01/2018 | 0 Comments More

Apple Launching New Internal Fitness Challenge for Employees, Prize is a Unique Apple Watch Band

Starting in February, Apple will be hosting an internal company wide fitness challenge for all of its employees, with a prize that includes a unique fitness-themed Apple Watch band. The band appears to be similar to Apple’s Woven Nylon bands. It comes in a solid black color but has an accent loop in a dark […]

23/01/2018 | 0 Comments More

Pancreatic Cancer Action | How it feels to be a ten year survivor of pancreatic cancer…

Ali Stunt, had become one of the one per cent who survive pancreatic cancer for more than ten years. While this is an incredible milestone to reach, it is also a sad reminder of why our charity exists – survival rates for pancreatic cancer are shockingly low!  Here Ali shares, in her own words, her […]

22/01/2018 | 0 Comments More

FITTING EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

Trying to fit a daily exercise routine into a packed modern lifestyle can be a tricky proposition. However, exercise needn’t mean taking time out to plan a gym session. Instead, exercise can be worked into your life, through commuting, household task and sports. The scourge of modern day living is that we never seem to […]

22/01/2018 | 0 Comments More

10 reasons to try your first parkrun

Parkrun are extremely proud of becoming the biggest running event in the world. But parkrun is so much more than a walk, jog or run in a park. Here are 10 reasons why you should join them… 1. More events to choose from – since you registered for parkrun, hundreds more local communities have started their own parkruns […]

24/08/2017 | 0 Comments More

Five Reasons You Should Be Sleeping Naked

If you’re one that regularly sleeps in  PJs, you’re in the majority… Most of us nowadays sleep in some sort of clothing, be it shorts, a tee shirt or a full-on onesie.   According to a national sleep survey from 2012, only 8% admit to sleeping naked. But did you know that sleeping naked is […]

24/06/2017 | 0 Comments More

8 Reasons to Love Lemon Balm

Few people use the herb lemon balm, and even fewer have even heard of it. But if they knew about its impressive healing effects, many more people would be growing fragrant plant in their gardens. The History of Lemon Balm Lemon balm was used as far back as the Middle Ages to improve sleep, reduce […]

19/02/2017 | 0 Comments More

Why Venus Williams Turned to Drastic Diet to Fight Her Autoimmune Condition

Venus Williams says going raw vegan “changed everything” In 2011, Venus Williams withdrew from the US Open after being diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome. With her tennis career in jeopardy Williams announced she was suffering from what is a common autoimmune disease that causes dry eye and dry mouth as well as causing joint pain and fatigue. […]

19/02/2017 | 0 Comments More