Walnuts – No1 for health nuts
New York: The crinkly walnut is full of potent and abundant antioxidants – more than any other nut, according to new research.
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Win tickets to the Vitality Show
Elixir has joined up with the Vitality Show to give you the opportunity to win one of five pairs of tickets to this unique event at London’s Earls Court.
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British women are fattest in Europe
Women in the UK are the fatest in Europe, according to the findings of three major global studies on obesity.
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Britain’s got bad posture
Many of us have a ‘posture age’ much older than our actual age.
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Friendships are as important for your health as exercise
A survey of 300,000 people found that having good friends is good news for your longevity.
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Over the counter painkillers linked to heart problems
Painkillers such as Ibuprofen, which is commonly used to reduce inflammation, have now been linked to increased risk of heart disease.
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Would a pay-as-you-visit scheme tempt you to the gym?
Picking the right gym on our terms is key to getting healthy
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Avoid the usual diet mistakes – Podcast
What can we do to make 2011 our healthiest year yet?
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Plea from health professionals on behalf of post-menopausal women
Professionals demand better care for post-menopausal women reporting bleeding – a sign of gynaecological cancer.
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The real detox
Don’t spend loads of money on detox packs or string yourself out on a disgusting syrup, juice and pepper concoction – commit to something which actually works…
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Sleep is important, for both beauty and health
According to some new experimental research, getting a good night’s sleep does make you more attractive
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Your Christmas diet may not be as bad as you think
We all tend to overindulge a bit during the festive season but, surprisingly, many people eat more fruit and veg at Christmas than any other time of the year.
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Happy and healthy homes
Say goodbye to harsh and toxic household cleaning products..
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When will you be taking your sick days?
A recent survey has unsurprisingly said that many people wait until January to use their ‘duvet’ day… These days may officially cost our employers money, but are they helping to preserve our health?
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Elemis 20th anniversary offer – save 50% on key product set!
Leading skincare and spa beauty brand, Elemis, is offering five of its key items, or only £48 (a saving of at least 50%)in a special offer starting on Sunday.
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Pellevé ‘party-ready’ skin tightening treatment launched in UK
A new non-invasive treatment claims to give you smoother and tighter skin without injections and anaesthetic.
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Internet based interpreting service saved a man’s life
If we needed any further proof of how important the internet has become, this is it…
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Don’t save your alcohol units until the weekend
A study comparing patterns of alcohol consumption in Northern Ireland and France found that the binge drinkers of Belfast were at a much greater risk of heart disease. The choice of beer or wine may also be important.
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How to lose a cold in five days…
Apparently the average adult catches 2-3 colds per year, so there are plenty of products out there claiming to prevent or hurry the demise of the inconsiderate little virus. Do any of them actually work?
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Xmas gifts – get 20% off everything at Club Cleo
Cleo are the pioneers of non-invasive anti-ageing devices using electrical stimulation. There are two main gadgets the Cleo Q Facial Toner which costs £375 and the Cleo Q body toner which costs £525 – buy as a New Year treat for you or your friends. Elixir has got together with Cleo to offer you 20% off these excellent devices. If you have any Cleo Q items in your shopping basket you can get 20% off those and any other Cleo items at www.club-cleo.com.
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What’s good for the planet is good for us….
A low carbon lifestyle means better health for all of us. Eating less meat could save 45,000 lives in the UK each year.
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Myths about hydration
We don’t actually need to drink eight glasses of water a day…
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Do we need yet another weight loss pill?
Researchers have recently found a connection between the ‘fat’ gene and increased body weight. But how will this improve our health?
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Can a new test predict Alzheimer’s in middle-age?
A new study has revealed that apparently healthy adults can already have the brain lesions associated with Alzheimers.
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Do your bit for menopausal women….
Have you been diagnosed with premature ovarian failure (early menopause) within the last three years? If so, you could help to find a treatment for future generations… and maybe improve your own life a little!
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