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Rising levels of obesity in middle age could cause a major rise in the...

Obesity-dementia link highlighted

Edible nicotine in peppers, tomatoes and potatoes may protect against Parkinson’s disease, a study...

Peppers ‘help prevent Parkinson’s’

Just half the amount of recommended exercise can cut the risk of serious illness,...

Light exercise ‘makes difference’

The benefits of sun exposure in reducing blood pressure may outweigh the risks of...

Sun’s rays ‘may cut blood pressure’
Insomnia ‘ups prostate cancer risk’

Insomnia can double the risk of prostate cancer in men, a study has shown....

Games stadium to host rugby matches

The Olympic Stadium is to host five matches at the 2015 Rugby World Cup,...

New diabetes drug ‘could save NHS £70m’

A new drug for Type 2 diabetes launched in the UK could save the...

No more sugar coating

Losing weight and avoiding the associated health problems isn’t always a case of simply eating...

Working body

Everyday life puts our bodies through a lot, so it’s important that we look...

Aspirin may block breast cancer

Low-dose aspirin may block the growth and spread of breast cancer, new research suggests....

High resting pulse ‘ups death risk’

Men who have a high pulse rate when resting are at a higher risk...

Benefits of brisk walks highlighted

Brisk walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running when the...

Age related macular degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is said to be the most common cause of...

Radishes … the facts!

Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway has revealed the secret to her dramatic weight loss for the...

How healthy are your snacking choices?

How healthy are your snacking choices?  Nutritionist Lowri Turner investigates snacking … “The body...

Heart surgery data goes online

Heart surgery patients will be able to check their doctor’s performance data online before...

Care in your community

Ensuring loved ones stay healthy while on the ward is simpler than you think. Lisa...

Calls for defibrillators in public places

England and Liverpool football captain Steven Gerrard has joined leading doctors and other sporting...

Prostate cancer care ‘a lottery’

There are “vast variations” in the care prostate cancer sufferers receive across England, a...

Whately urges care ‘gold standard’

Actor Kevin Whately has said there should be a gold standard for care homes...

Chips and Prostate Cancer

Did you know its national chip week this week? As its National Chip week,...

Sports fans can tour Olympic Park

Sports fans are being given the chance to have a look at the Olympic...

Cancer deaths ‘could be prevented’

An estimated 13,000 cancer deaths could be prevented if the Government met a World...

Striking back at stroke

A quarter of strokes happen in younger people like the BBC’s Andrew Marr, but...

Oh to sleep …..

It is estimated that one in 4 of us has problems sleeping (getting to...

How to have a happy heart

If you’re among the 80% of people whose healthy New Year resolution has failed...

Cricket fans face run on cash

England cricket fans due to follow the national side in upcoming tours of New...

Eating with diabetes

Diabetes has two main forms – type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is...

Diabetes poll worrying, say experts

More than half of UK adults do not see diabetes as a health threat,...

Woman goes teetotal for Dryathlon

A woman has been motivated by the death of her father from cancer to...

Charity cyclist to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

A cyclist plans to spend 66 days travelling along the famous Route 66 in...

Channel 4 relives its Golden Summer

Golden scenes from the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are shaping Channel 4’s alternative...

Beet(root) Dementia!

The Daily Mail has reported that a daily glass of beetroot juice could act...

Dementia crisis looming

Britain is facing a crisis if more is not done to combat dementia, Health Secretary...

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