Coffee with its caffeine, has been found to benefit small vessel blood flow, according to new research in the US. Previous studies have revealed improvement in large artery function in association with caffeine consumption, as well as a reduced risk … Continue reading →

A 20-year investigation into the health benefits of nuts has revealed that people who regularly eat them are less likely to die of the diseases of ageing. The research looked into various levels of snacking on three kinds of nuts … Continue reading →

The risk of blood clots caused by hormone replacement is lower in women who use natural bioidentical substitutes, reveals new research. In an article published in the medical journal, JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers investigated 384 postmenopausal women taking part in … Continue reading →

New Image Genie Bra, probably the most comfty bra on the market is once again partnering with the charity Breast Cancer Care to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. The New Image Genie Bra is available now from all … Continue reading →

Forty per cent of men over 50 don’t know the symptoms of prostate cancer and many fail to visit their GP, according to new research. Prostate Cancer UK is calling on all men over this age to seek advice in … Continue reading →

A study of athletes who participated in the London 2012 Olympic Games, has higher levels of gum disease and tooth decay than other people of the same age. A fifth of athletes surveyed said they believed that their oral health … Continue reading →

Woman who have worked night shifts for at least 30 years have twice the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study. Doctors believe that the risk is increased by a number of factors: a decrease in the hormone … Continue reading →

Eating oily fish twice a week could protect against skin cancer, according to new research. Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish, such as sardines, mackerel and trout, destroy malignant cells in skin and mouth tumours. The discovery may lead … Continue reading →

An Australian stem cell scientist is planning a clinical trial using stems cells to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. Professor Richard Boyd of Monash University in Melbourne hopes to set up the experimental trials with patients in New Zealand. The … Continue reading →

A painful and expensive facelift may only make you look three years younger. And it doesn’t necessarily make you more attractive, say US and Canadian doctors who carried out a unique study. The more work that is done, the younger … Continue reading →

Drinking two to four cups of coffee daily appears to reduce the risk of suicide in both men and women by 50 per cent, according to a new study. Harvard School of Public Health in the US reviewed data from … Continue reading →

Millions of people who take common indigestion drugs could be putting themselves at increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to US medical experts. The drugs, known as ‘proton rise inhibitors’ (PPIs) can cause an increase in unhealthy substances … Continue reading →

Skimmed milk may be making us fat since we are more likely to consume more of it, according to a new study. Most of us now use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk instead of whole milk, which in fact contains more … Continue reading →

Yoga is more beneficial in boosting memory and concentration than aerobic exercise, according to scientists. And all it takes is just 20 minutes of daily Hatha yoga, which focuses on meditation, balance and breathing. Neha Gothe, professor of kinesiology, health … Continue reading →

How to protect eyes from the sun and the damage you may cause if you don’t, warns Boots Optometrist Carolyn Norman.     “When the sun comes out, sunglasses are a must-have accessory.  However, did you know that sunglasses can … Continue reading →

Donating blood reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new scientific report from Finland. A study of 2,682 men discovered they had an 88 per cent reduced risk of heart attacks than those who didn’t donate,according to a … Continue reading →

Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by five-fold in people under the age of 50 and doubles risk in the over-60s. The protection of children and adolescents from taking up smoking is essential to the future health … Continue reading →

You’ve heard of the silver splitters – couples in their 50s and 60s who are calling time on their relationship. Now there’s an even more surprising trend – the ‘silver sneakies’, who are joining marital affair dating sites. According to … Continue reading →

Lisbon: The naturally-occurating vitamin, Coenzyme Q10, has been proven to decreases all causes of heart failure mortality by half in randomised double blind trial Scientists who studied the vitamin in a patient trial said it was the first drug to … Continue reading →

Women in their 40s and 50s with depression are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke, warns a new study. Evidence from a 12-year study of women aged from 47 to 52, concludes that depression makes women in … Continue reading →

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found in the fats (lipids) in human blood. Whilst the body needs cholesterol to continue building healthy cells, having high cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular and other diseases, including the following: Heart … Continue reading →