London: Men with a higher vitamin C intake seem to be less likely to develop gout, according to a report in the March 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers working in British Columbia, Vancouver, examined the relationship between … Continue reading
This week Cosmetics Compact explores why hair turns grey and look at possible mechanisms to fight against the culprit hydrogen peroxide… You must enable javascript to play audio files
London: Glaucoma affects up to half a million people in the UK and is the second largest cause of unnecessary sight loss.[1] Around a quarter of a million people dont know they have the condition as glaucoma often doesnt have … Continue reading
Glasgow: Taking regular lunchtime siestas could increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a research study being presented this week at leading health charity Diabetes UKs Annual Professional Conference in Glasgow. Researchers¹ looked at … Continue reading
New York: Fitness, strength and flexibility do not inevitably fade away with age, and are more often a matter of lifestyle choices, according to a new report. Often, the discomforts of middle-age, like lower back pain or stiff joints, are … Continue reading
London: British surgeons are using stem-cell-enriched fat from women’s bodies to repair the damage of surgery following breast cancer operations and radiotherapy. The procedure, which is being trialled at Leeds General Infirmary, so far appears to restore the softness and … Continue reading
London: Healthcare provider Beneden is offering a package of treats for one lucky Elixir reader to help you kickstart your New Year health regime. The programme for this luxury pampering day is: Arrival 9am Welcome, Introduction and fresh juice, Champneys … Continue reading
Red Reishi, was once so rare that its use was reserved solely for Chinese emperors who revered it as the secret to youth, health and beauty. Today though reishi is available around the world, but it appears the Emperors were … Continue reading
Positive changes to diet, physical activity and body weight can substantially decrease your risk for most types of cancer, according to the latest information from the World Cancer Research Fund. Commenting on the research the British Nutrition Foundation says: “This … Continue reading
How to get beautiful hair with the latest products from Wella – the experts show you how the right treatments can make you look stunning.
Listen to an expert on why you should quite smoking to save your health and beauty. As the number of people quitting smoking last year falls by 24% in the UK, No Smoking Day, on March 11, challenges 12 million … Continue reading
London: Daily consumption of three cups of tea a day reduces the risk of stroke and death from stroke, according to the findings of a recent meta-analysis.[1] The meta-analysis included 10 studies from 6 different countries: China, Japan, Finland, the … Continue reading
Report on mature skincare from the makers of Astral Foreword by Elixir Editor, Avril O Connor The UK is an ageing society. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) says that although the population grew by 8 per cent in the … Continue reading
CRUSSH the UKs oasis of healthy food and wellbeing has launched the UKs first ever Cactus detox smoothie. Cactus has been used for thousands of years by Mexican natives to enhance health and vitality. Celebrated for its wealth of health-promoting … Continue reading
Liverpool: Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye. The toothbrush-sized product has a blue light at its tip, which, when … Continue reading
London: Smoking matters more than money and class in determining how long you will live, researchers said. Smokers from the highest social class are more likely to die early than non-smokers in the lowest class. And smoking also wipes out … Continue reading
London: British men are seriously neglecting their eyes, according to a national study for Vision Express, the UK national chain of optometrists. A poll of more than 2,000 men and women found that more than two-thirds of men (67%) have … Continue reading
London: Chromosomes of people who lead a healthy lifestyle do not age as rapidly as those who have a poor diet and take little exercise. A healthy lifestyle may also slow the process of ageing, according to a study conducted … Continue reading
London: A survey conducted by probiotic experts Yakult reveals that 15.5 million Brits are struggling to keep to their New Year resolutions at the start of the year with 5 million admitting to failing altogether. The research by Yakult showed … Continue reading
London: How often have you stopped at a red light and seen a hot looking guy sitting in their car at the other side of the junction? Its true that you never know when youre going to meet Mr. Right … Continue reading
Vitamin D, one of the cheapest supplements on the market, is effective against most of the diseases of ageing, say experts. But most men and women, do not have adequate levels to protect their immune system, according to several studies. … Continue reading
Houston: Plums have had their status as a ‘super-food’ by scientists confirmed yet again, by scientists. They found the purple fruit matched or exceeded blueberries in antioxidants and phytonutrients, which help prevent disease. Researcher Dr David Byrne, of AgriLife Research, … Continue reading
Chicago: Stem cell injections may be able to help reverse the crippling effects of multiple sclerosis, a study published today says. Four out of five adults in the early stages of MS who were injected with stem cells taken from … Continue reading
Cape Town: Beautiful Skin – exclusive guide by Dr Des Fernandes, one of the world’s leading experts on skin care Scientists are promising us that we are going to live longer but who wants to live longer if it only … Continue reading
London: The Wimpole Aesthetic Centre in offering 10% off Thermage – an amazing fat shrinking radio wave treatment that will get rid of double chins, bingo wings and floppy tummies. It is also offering 15% off a course of five … Continue reading
