Older adults are suffering from increasing levels of disability as a result of obesity, according to new research by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association is the first … Continue reading
Granada: Beer is better at hydrating the body after exercise than just water, according to new research from Granada University in Spain. The scientists believe that the sugars, salts and carbon dioxide may be responsible. The study looked at 25 … Continue reading
London: From full inboxes and bleeping blackberries to lengthy commutes and automated messages, modern technology in the 21st Century doesn’t always make life easier. We’re working longer hours, sleeping less than ever and with global markets creating competition beyond our … Continue reading
London: A valuable guide, designed to help identify substance abuse in loved ones, is now available. Beginning Recovery is the title of the new guide, published by Winthrop Hall – the UKs only purpose built drug and alcohol treatment centre. … Continue reading
London: With New Year round the corner, you may be starting a new regime to look after yourself better in 2008. Why not start the easy way, by replacing your regular toothpaste with a super toothpaste that will not only … Continue reading
London: After years of expansion internationally, NVEY Make-up (pronounced na-vay) from Down Under launches the latest in true organic make-up but without sacrificing the ultimate in colour technology. NVEY ECO has been created through six years of stringent research, testing … Continue reading
London: Are you one of those people who find it difficult to switch off before bedtime? How many nights have you lain in bed awake with your mind racing? Or gone to bed later than you should have and ended … Continue reading
London: How Healthy Is Your Back After National BackCare Awareness Week? At the end of National BackCare Awareness Week, the Osteopaths at Posture Dynamics have reiterated the importance of keeping your back in tip-top shape the whole year through and … Continue reading
Bangor: British scientists have found a 400 year-old clam, believed to be the world’s longest-living animal, off the coast of Iceland. The scientists, from Bangor University in Wales, say that the discovery of the quahog clam, aged between 405 and … Continue reading
Are you at risk from the the third leading killer of young and old alike? Discover a life transforming view of life after stroke, and discover new and beautiful ways to improve the quality of your life, even in the … Continue reading
New York: Highly educated people are better at hiding the signs of dementia which means they go downhill faster in the later stages of Alzheimer’s, says a new report from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Alzheimer’s … Continue reading
London: The growing drinking culture is leading to the number of women dying from alcohol abuse. Drink-related deaths among women aged between 35 and 54 have soared to almost twice the level they were in the early 1990s, according to … Continue reading
London: UK youngsters are getting fatter than ever. According to a new report the number of overweight 11-15-year-olds has doubled in ten years and they are so fat that it may soon damage their health. Sitting around watching TV, playing … Continue reading
Marbella: The glamorous Sentidos en Rio Real hotel, Marbellas first and only five-star boutique hotel and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has opened a stunning spa called Petite Sérénité to bring a high calibre, intimate, authentic and … Continue reading
London: Rates of obesity and diabetes continue to rise across England, although people are living longer than ever, the UK Government has revealed. Obesity rates in England were by 2005 the highest among the 15 member states who then formed … Continue reading
London: Don’t Let Cystitis Ruin Your Life – Join Dr Jonathan Wright and Dr Dawn Harper for help and advice on beating the condition Chat date: Tuesday 30th October Chat time: 14:30 – 15:00 – GMT. Cystitis is a common … Continue reading
When was the last time that you did something just for you? When was the last time you were really pampered? Well, the time is now as The Body Beautiful Show is back on 2nd 4th November 2007 and … Continue reading
London: A new survey1 reveals this week that the majority of UK men over 30 years old only visit their GPs only if they feel ill for more than a week. The survey, conducted for pharma Pfizer, also suggested that … Continue reading
London: Research released by low-fat spread Flora has revealed that the UKs saturated fat consumption is a third (33.5%) higher than the average Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) for a typical UK adult* Fat forecast: Based on the current rates of … Continue reading
London: A new treatment for the “wet” version of age related macular degeneration (AMD) in the form of a painless injection into the eye is available for the first time in the UK. AMD which attacks the macula, located at … Continue reading
London: A study carried out amongst 6,800 UK pet owners, reveals that 95% of people preferred to confide in their pets over family or friends. Results showed that 58% of pet-owners would talk to their pets about their general day … Continue reading
Melbourne: A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals does not seem to prevent the degenerative eye disease known as age related macular published on www.bmj.com today. Age related macular degeneration is the leading cause of visual loss in older … Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Along with new surgical techniques, Dr Paul Nassif (pictured right) of Spalding Drive Plastic Surgery is using hperbaric oxygen to reduce pain and swellling and speed up the healing process after cosmetic surgery. Hyperbaric oxygen is a medical … Continue reading
Imagine if you were able to take a magical pill every day that would boost your looks, reverse the signs of ageing and reduce cellulite . Pure-Col, a 100% pure collagen formula in tablet form, does exactly this, from reducing lines … Continue reading
London: Complementary health expert Jayney Goddard today defended the reputation of herbal medical remedies following a recent study labelling them as “hocus pocus”. In a new book published by Collins, Goddard, founder and president of The Complementary Medicines Association examined … Continue reading
