As World Cup fever is taking over the nation for the next four weeks, health experts from the World Health Organisation and the Food Standards Agency are concerned about the health risks this will pose for football fans here and abroad. (more…)

A breakthrough finding from Israel may lead to earlier diagnosis, more effective intervention, and perhaps even a cure for the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. (more…)

According to new statistics released by online service NHS MidLifeCheck, 49 is the age men are most likely to take an interest in their taking stock of how lifestyle may affect their future health. These men are an average of 2 stones, 3 lbs overweight (14kgs), with a 37-inch waist. (more…)

If you’re pressed for time – and who isn’t – you’ll be glad to know that Scholl has launched a revolutionary new sandal that actually moisturises your feet with every step! (more…)

Smokers are being urged to quit their habit or realise its danger, as statistics reveal that a third of those who die in accidental house fires, die in fires started by cigarettes.

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Sports Therapist Jane Franklin, a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists was intrigued when she was asked to become part of a unique project to prove that an ordinary member of the public could become an Olympian, for the 2012 games in London. (more…)

A 19-year-old is leading the way in social care technology with a new service that offers peace of mind for relatives and carers for just £1.99 a week. (more…)

New film raises awareness of hepatitis C

Rock ‘n’ roll antics of the rich and famous are being used to encourage those who might be at risk of hepatitis C to get tested and treated.  Hepatitis C is a virus that affects around 200,000 people in the UK, of whom about half could be unaware they have it. (more…)

Dementia: a background
Some memory problems associated with ageing are more serious than others. People with substantial changes in their memory, personality, and behaviour may suffer from a form of brain disease called dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of many types of dementia.  Globally it is one of the most disabling and burdensome health conditions because it seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.  In recent years, scientific studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids from fish may be of benefit. (more…)

Age has been grabbing the headlines over the past few months, most recently with Harriet Harman bestowing a rather annoying new label on the cohort of healthy, active, older people, the “wellderly”. Last year it was the finding of the High Court, following years of wrangling which went all the way to the European Court of Justice and back, that the default retirement age in the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2009 was lawful. The Age Regulations allow employers to retire employees against their will at 65 as long as they follow the correct procedures. Whilst employers are not compelled to retire employees at this age, the law certainly makes it easier.
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Daily supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can improve both memory function and heart health in healthy older adults according to the results of the Memory Improvement with DHA Study (MIDAS), presented on July 12th at the 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease in Vienna. (more…)

As they get older, most people experience mild memory loss; an inability to think quickly, lapses in attention and concentration and difficulties in language use. (more…)

GENEVA – Striking inequalities exist between developing and developed countries in the survival chances of preterm babies.

Approximately 13 million premature babies are born every year worldwide, according to the first global overview of preterm births published today in the international public health journal, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization. (more…)

Could your cold hands be caused by poor circulation? (more…)

Feed The Children (UK)’s new Breakfast2Live website will help you save lives. The website has been specially created so that all the information concerning the appeal, which runs from Monday 22nd February to Sunday 28th February 2010, can be found in one place. (more…)

From January 2010, for the first time, sports and remedial therapists in the UK will be regulated. (more…)

Many people believe that memory loss and confusion are a normal part of ageing.

However, scientists now know that most people can remain both alert and able as they age, even though it may take them longer to remember things. Although the origin of age related memory loss can vary, research clearly shows that dietary omega-3 fatty acids can play a beneficial role in preventing and reducing its effects. (more…)

 
What do the following famous five, ’Beach Boys’ guitarist David Marks, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, Clash drummer Topper Headon, The Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick, and society It girl Jazzy de Lisser, all have in common?  (more…)

Professor Janet Wilson demystifies old wives tales and helps separate the
fact from the fiction (more…)

Over the age of 40? You can now have a more accurate picture of your health with Bupa’s health checks. (more…)

Yesterday (Sunday 27 September) hundreds of people in Regent’s Park posed for a photograph to form the figure of 46,000, representing number of people diagnosed with breast cancer each year. (more…)

All healthy ears produce ear wax, which forms a protective coating around the skin lining the ear canal. The amount of ear wax produced varies from person to person and doesn’t need to be removed unless it is obstructing the ear canal, has caused dulled hearing or caused itchiness or discomfort. (more…)

We hear a lot about fish oils and omega-3s in relation to brain health but what exactly are they? (more…)

Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie; collectively D:REAM are inviting their fans to provide the backing vocals to a track entitled ‘We Are Fans’ from their forthcoming album. (more…)

Researchers at The University of Nottingham are hoping to find out if inflammation of the knee could be an early sign of osteoarthritis — a condition which leads to pain, stiffness, swelling and disability. (more…)

They cycled a 3014 mile relay race from California to Maryland in an astonishing eight days, five hours and 19 minutes. Now, the four women, with an average age of 60, are limbering up for the Three2Go races. (more…)

When 61 year old Carole Wilson from Praze-An-Beeble in Cornwall went for her weekly trip to the swimming baths, the last thing she expected was to be struck down with a virus which would result in her losing her hearing in one ear. (more…)

Photos of cake can keep you slim, say psychologists
by Laura McGuinness

Picture a thick wedge of rich, velvety Black Forest gateau. Hungry? Unlikely as it sounds, showing weight-conscious women pictures of sweet treats actually strengthens their resolve to eat healthily, rather than encouraging them to cheat. (more…)

Dr Chris Fenn Provides Top Tips to Combat Some Common Over Fifties Heath Issues. Now life begins at 50, according to a new survey which reveals that over fifties have more time and feel more carefree than ever before. So there has never been a better time to take charge of your physical and mental wellbeing. (more…)

RNID, the largest charity in the UK representing deaf and hard of hearing people, and Research into Ageing have joined forces to strengthen research into age-related hearing loss. The charities are inviting applications for a series of co-funded research projects to investigate why hearing declines with age and to advance the development of treatments. (more…)