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All the latest health and wellbeing information and advice from the experts.

Most people will benefit from lowering their total cholesterol levels

How to lower your cholesterol and why it is so important to do so

Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron at Benenden Health, discusses the difference between good and bad cholesterol and shares her tips for reducing cholesterol levels.

Ahead of Heart UK’s National Cholesterol Month (October 2020), it’s important to know what cholesterol is and what it means for your health.

Your body naturally produces cholesterol and it is also found in certain foods....

59% of the UK are Googling their health symptoms before consulting a doctor

59% of Brits are using Google to self-diagnosing themselves during coronavirus pandemic

Lenstore has conducted a survey of over 1,000 people to find out what the UK’s habits are when it comes to Googling their health symptoms. Looking at how often we search our health symptoms, why we self-diagnose, the actions we take as a result, and how much we worry about our health, Lenstore has uncovered the UK’s hypochondriac habits. You can view the full graphic here: https://www....

Research reveals that golf remains a dangerous sport!

New research reveals golf is more dangerous than rugby

While professional sports players often sustain injuries, sports can be just as dangerous for those of us who play it for fun. Played as a pastime for many, the potential damage these sports can cause is often overlooked.

So which is the MOST dangerous sport to play in the UK?

GolfSupport set to find out! Following their 2018 analysis of the official National Health...

The new initiative entitled Hike From Home, inspires everyone to explore new, local walks from their doorstep

New initiative launched to inspire mental health amid pandemic

Merrell has launched a brand new campaign in aid of Mind , the mental health charity, that encourages and inspires people to get outside and explore their local area to support their mental health during a difficult year. The initiative follows a survey by Mind of more than 16,000 people during lockdown* which revealed the scale of the impact of the pandemic on people with mental health...

Back care Awareness Week is from 5th-9th October

10 simple steps on how to alleviate back pain

In the lead up to Back care Awareness Week (5th-9th October), Feel Good Contacts has collaborated with Personal Trainer, Badrul Islam to offer advice on how to alleviate neck, shoulder and back pain (aka posture pandemic) caused by working from home.

Sitting at our desk, dining table, bed or sofa (if that’s where you’re working from) for eight hours a day is the most passive thing...

nearly half of British parents will not get their child vaccinated against COVID-19

Nearly half of UK parents will NOT get their child vaccinated against COVID-19

The UK’s largest online platform for childcare providers, parents, schools and tutors has discovered that nearly half of British parents (45%) will not get their child vaccinated against COVID-19.

The survey of more than 5,000 parents and guardians by Childcare.co.uk discovered that a fifth (20%) of those who would reject a vaccination believe that COVID-19 is ‘fake and doesn’t...

Staying hydrated is important for your health

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip staying hydrated

Stay hydrated

Staying hydrated throughout the day is really important for keeping your heart and circulatory system healthy. Dehydration makes the heart work harder and it can cause your blood pressure to drop. Being hydrated can also help with weight loss as thirst can quite often feel the same as hunger! During hot weather, or physical activity, we lose water through sweating and...

Virtual Self-Care and Wellness Expo aims to help address Covid lockdown-related health issues

It’s no secret that the current Pandemic has had a detrimental effect on many individuals’ mental health, writes Amy Blythe .

The uncertainty of the future; health, finances and returning to school and work are big factors in this increase in anxiety. Even before the Pandemic, poor mental health was on the rise. We live in a fast paced, pressured world. We often rush from chore to...

One in four men aren't washing their hands according to new research

One in four UK men still not scrubbing up when it comes to washing hands

Public health advice is still falling on deaf ears, with as many as one in four men still not washing their hands properly, according to research by Just Sanitise .

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, handwashing for more than 20 seconds has been pitted as one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses. Yet one in five of all UK men, and as many...

Umbro unveils its new England Rugby kit

Umbro can today reveal its new England Rugby match day kit that will be worn by the England men’s and Red Roses teams, following the announcement that the global sports brand has become the Official Technical Kit Partner to England Rugby.

The iconic double-diamond of Umbro goes on sale for supporters as of the 11th September 2020. In addition to match day kit, Umbro will provide...

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