Wrist Angel is aromatherapy on the go. Perfect for a pick me up during the day and a natural way to combat feelings of stress and anxiety. Simply open the bracelet and inhale the natural aromatic benefits of essential oil, … Continue reading
New York: Scientists are a step closer to producing a superdrug to extend lifespan, according to a report in the journal Nature. In the journal, the researchers from Harvard report that three compounds invented by Sirtris, a pharmaceutical company, have … Continue reading
London: Is it arthritis? Is it rheumatism? What can I do to help it, or stop it getting worse? These are common questions and not just for the elderly. by Dr Charles Mackworth-Young, Consultant Rheumatologist, King Edward VII’s Hospital … Continue reading
London: Longevity is accelerating and there are more 100 year olds than ever before, according to a new report by the Cass Business School. They say that men born in 1985 can expect to live to an average age of … Continue reading
Renew Medica, a leader in non-surgical cosmetic procedures in London and the South East, has opened a new clinic at Harrods in London. On offer at Harrods and its other 14 clinics in the South East is a full-range of … Continue reading
New York: Smoking is one of the strongest risk factors for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But smokers may not benefit from antioxidant vitamin supplements, say experts. Emily Chew, MD, Deputy Director, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research, National Eye … Continue reading
London: The drug Prexige (lumiracoxib), used to treat osteoarthritic pain has been suspended from sale by health regulators in the UK and Germany over liver damage fears. Manufacturer, Novartis, is informing regulatory agencies around the world of these changes, which … Continue reading
London: ELIXIR is pleased to invite you to the first of of several exclusive events in the UK and elsewhere in which you will hear from leading experts on the latest procedures and techniques in aesthetic rejuvenation and healthy ageing. … Continue reading
London: We are always keen to hear of the latest anti-ageing therapy, machine, pill or surgical intervention. Yet possibly the most effective therapy’ for living longer and healthier and the closest thing we have to an anti-ageing pill is regular … Continue reading
New treatments for aging hair By Alan J. Bauman, M.D. Facelifts, anti-wrinkle creams, tummy tucks and nutritional supplements whether youre 30 years old or pushing 80, women and men are doing all they can to look younger, healthier and … Continue reading
London: Nina Goad of the British Skin Foundation gives you the facts on how smoking prematurely ages skin: Cigarette smoking has long been associated with increased risk of many health problems including lung disease and cancer, heart attacks and stroke, … Continue reading
London: Do you dream of achieving a more sustainable lifestyle? One Life Live (29th Feb 2nd March, Olympia, London), is the event for people who know we only have One Life and want to make it count. Have you … Continue reading
London: Vitamin D may help to slow down the ageing process and protect against degenerative diseases, according to new research from scientists at King’s College London. Head researcher Brent Richards says: These results are exciting because they demonstrate for the … Continue reading
Washington: At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized today 12,682 applicator tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash, a product that may, in some users, lead to decreased vision. Authorities said the sales value of the … Continue reading
London: More than three-quarters of British families no longer have breakfast together, according to new research. The traditional morning sit-down has virtually disappeared as increasing workloads which require longer hours in the office take their toll on family life. Instead, … Continue reading
London: Patients taking anti-obesity drugs will only see modest weight loss and many will remain significantly obese or overweight, according to a study published on www.bmj.com today. In a new study from Canada, which looked at the long-term effectiveness of … Continue reading
London: Four out of five people with coeliac disease remain undiagnosed in the UK thats almost 500,000 people. Left undiagnosed, coeliac disease can increase the risk of serious health problems including osteoporosis, infertility and cancer. An even more shocking … Continue reading
SkinGenesis, a leading UK non-surgical cosmetic clinic has created a new advertising campaign by using real clients to promote their treatment range. In order to fit in with their ethos of natural, effective treatments programmes, SkinGenesis did not want to … Continue reading
London In the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of Penrhos Court, a Herefordshire manor farm on the Welsh borders, award-winning author, chef and nutritionist, Daphne Lambert, has run Greencuisine organic food, vitality and health courses for over 15 years. Greencuisine offers a … Continue reading
Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that the manufacturer of Avandia (rosiglitazone), a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has agreed to add new information to the existing boxed warning in the drug’s labeling about potential … Continue reading
New York: A low-carbohydrate diet may help slow the growth of prostate tumours, according to researchers at Duke University. They have discovered that a diet low in carbohydrates facilitates a reduction in insulin production which stalls prostate tumour growth, according … Continue reading
US company Cryo-Cell has launched a bank designed for women who want to store their own stem cells, taken from the menstrual blood, as a future health insurance. Stem cells can be obtained from numerous sources, including the blood, bone … Continue reading
London: Weve hand-picked the very best produce and ingredients that we could find to bring you the biggest Farmers Market in the country and you, being as passionate about produce as we are, should come and meet some of the … Continue reading
London: Cancer of the mouth is on the increase as a result of poor oral hygiene, according to the latest statistics issued during Mouth Cancer Awareness Week. More than 1700 people die of mouth cancer in the UK each year … Continue reading
New York: There could be a link between an adult’s diet and their risk of developing dementia, according to a newly published article in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Individuals with diabetes are believed to be … Continue reading
