Toronto: Hypnox is a 25-minute hypnotherapeutic audio recording which alleviates the signs of facial aging. The process was developed as an alternative to cosmetic botulinum toxin type A injectables (like those sold under the brand names Botox or Dysport). Cosmetic … Continue reading
New York: Just 10 minutes of exercise daily can improve the lives of overweight or obese older woman, new research has found. In a study of 430 overweight, postmenopausal women who took part in various amounts of exercise each week- … Continue reading
Belfast: A steamy sex session in the morning can keep you in good health, say British researchers. According to a research from Queens University in Belfast, a good morning session at least three times a week, decreases the risk of … Continue reading
London: A new generation of hormone diet drugs which could be as effective as weight-loss surgery could soon be on the market after the announcement that it was ready for human trials. Scientists believe the drug, which creates a false … Continue reading
Washington: A new discovery holds out the prospect of keeping old age at bay by targeting “longevity” genes. Scientists have identified 25 genes that regulate lifespan in two organisms separated by 1.5 billion years of evolution. They believe at least … Continue reading
London: The average person’s heart is five years older than their chronological age, according to a new study. Based on an analysis of heart health checks conducted at branches of Lloydspharmacy, and using a protocol developed by Unilever and Boston … Continue reading
A skincare breakthrough is set to challenge Botox® and theres not a needle, frozen look or health risk in sight. In a discovery that has challenged conventional thought on the wrinkling process, a cream containing a harmless mirror ingredient to … Continue reading
Ahh Italy, they really do have the best of everything. Fabulous fashion, top designers, fast cars, beautiful weather and of course delicious cuisine The La Dolce Vita with Viva Italia festival, coming to London’s Olympic exhibition centre from the 13th-16th … Continue reading
A pioneering six-part Channel 4 series examines which plan works best; is it the Banting diet, first published in the 1863, the chew chew diet of the early 1900s or the first calorie counting Lulu diet, one of the best … Continue reading
Dermalogica has launched a new range of anti-ageing skincare with a powerful mix of ingredients to fight the biochemical causes of skin ageing. AGE Smart which flew off the shelves after its recent US launch contains innovative technology and ingredients. … Continue reading
London: While the smoking ban has caused many Brits to quit or at least cut down, almost half (42%) of British smokers admit their cigarette cravings are out of control and despite wanting to quit they regularly give in and … Continue reading
London: New statistics show that skin cancer is now the fastest growing cancer in the UK, and as early detection is crucial in its treatment, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the … Continue reading
Vienna: The worlds first dynamic volume CT (computerised tomography) scanner, which can scan a heart in a single heartbeat while administering just a fifth of the radiation dose of conventional scanners*, is launched at the European Congress of Radiology in … Continue reading
Ahh Italy, they really do have the best of everything. Fabulous fashion, top designers, fast cars, beautiful weather and of course delicious cuisine The La Dolce Vita with Viva Italia festival, coming to London’s Olympic exhibition centre from the 13th-16th … Continue reading
Sydney: Scientists in Australia have found conclusive evidence that a high GI diet, generally rich in food that is burnt by the body quickly, leads to a higher risk of common lifestyle diseases. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure … Continue reading
London: As the number of people with diabetes continues to grow, the number of diabetics who have a heart attack has doubled over the last ten years, UK researchers say. The number of people with type 2 diabetes, the form … Continue reading
Edinburgh: Happiness is in your genes, according to the latest research from the University of Edinburgh. Fifty per cent of our disposition is genetic, with external factors such as money, career, health, relationships accounting for the rest, says the report … Continue reading
Careers and Conception – The race against time David Alpert, founder of the International Institute for Anti-Ageing (iiaa) was recently invited to present a lecture for the Newborn and Maternity Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. The … Continue reading
Treat yourself to a cocktail – try the latest from Schweppes which are packed full of anti-ageing ingredients and antioxidants. Schweppes Cocktails with Russhian and Schweppes Tonic water with a hint of Pomegranate Fruity Fun 5ml Milk Thistle tincture, 15ml … Continue reading
NEVER MIND THE BOTOX – try a face workout! By Dean Hodgkin Keep young and beautiful, if you want to be loved, the old song goes, but thats easier said than done when gravity and time take their toll. But … Continue reading
Currently one of the world’s leading fitness presenters, Troy’s expertise spans 14 years in the industry. He regularly performs master-classes to over 2000 people at conventions all over the world. Endorsed by leading brand names, Troy is one of the … Continue reading
Tel Aviv: A gene found in women of shorter stature is also linked to living a very long life — to 90 and beyond, according to researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Mutations in genes … Continue reading
London: The Vitality Show which takes place at London’s Olympia in March is offering five pairs of free tickets to the show. If you would like to win a pair of tickets please email us at readeroffer@elixirnews.com with your name … Continue reading
London: Alcohol consumption in Britain continues to grow with the Brits now drinking more than Russians, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organisation. In addition teenage drinkers in the UK are the drunks of Europe. WHO figures … Continue reading
Scientific study and clinical experience demonstrate that several natural remedies can help alleviate depression. These include the herb St John’s Wort, 5-HTP and SAMe(S-adenosylmethionine) which work by enhancing the brain’s production of the well-being hormone serotonin. SAMe is a natural … Continue reading
