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| The Smoking Ban. Is the smoking ban working. If you are a smoker, has the smoking ban helped you to reduce the amount of cigarettes that you smoke. If you are not a smoker, do you feel the government made the right choice in stopping people from smoking in public places, or do you feel they went to far by including the work place when they should have simply said, business owners must provide smoke rooms. Give your opinion Here |
BRITONS RISKING THEIR HEALTH IN ECONOMIC SLOWDOWNNew survey reveals nearly 50% are putting off important medical checks | Nurse begins claim for unfair dismissalA psychiatric nurse who was sacked after speaking out about spending cuts will today claim unfair dismissal when she takes her case to an employment tribunal. |
Children of depressive mothers suffer development delaysChildren whose mothers suffer depression in pregnancy are 34% more likely to experience delays to their development, research out today suggests. | New report shows national suicide rate at record low There has been a continued fall in suicide rate among young men. The national suicide rate is at its lowest ever level, Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis announced today following publication of the latest progress report from the National Institute... |
NHS launches online one-stop shop for mums-to-be The first NHS online maternity guide, offering a wealth of information on pregnancy and birth, at just the click of a mouse, was launched today. | Women In Wealth Women In Wealth and women in business. Whitney UK and keynote speaker Channel 4’s ‘Secret Millionaire’ Gill Fielding launch the UK’s first dedicated ‘Women in Wealth’™ educational programmes this Autumn 2008. |
Microscopic Needles Could Revolutionise Eye Treatment A new technique that effectively delivers drugs to the eyes, using microscopic needles, could offer hope to millions | Health Conscious Crimes Shoplifters are now becoming Health addicts by stealing Health Food a leading report claims |
Why statins should not be prescribed routinely Patrick Holford, one of the UK’s top nutrition experts, explains why he thinks the new guidelines issued by Nice yesterday should be reconsidered. | Mans best friend can help boost the health and fitness of children Parents with dogs claim that since the arrival of their four-legged friend their children are less stressed and fitter. Research conducted by Mars Petcare reveals the beneficial impact pet dogs can have on children’s lives with nearly half of all... |
SNACKING IS NOT A DIRTY WORD It’s the nation’s most guilty pleasure, but experts* recommend eating two sensible snacks a day as part of a healthy balanced diet. Around 96 % of people admit snacking in secret, but a new report from Kellogg’s says... | Survey reveals that a natural smile is what women want Whilst women may be constantly bombarded with images of airbrushed A-listers, 94% would turn their backs on a dazzling Hollywood-white celebrity smile in favour of keeping their teeth looking natural and healthy. Jodie Marsh’s super-bright teeth topped the... |
WOMEN TURN TO SNACKING AND LASHING OUT AS A RESULT OF STRESS Stress-snacking could be jeopardizing the health and well-being of 15million women across the UK, according to a new survey released today, in which almost half of women questioned (44%) admitted to over-eating when stressed. Worryingly, ten per cent... | New HRT Review Disappoints on Breast Cancer Risk says Women?s Health Expert Experts presenting their review of HRT studies at the World Congress on the Menopause, Madrid, this week recommended that HRT for women in early menopause is safe after all. Yet, comments Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, the UK’s leading authority on... |
Quick ways to have a healthy diet without depriving yourself We all know that we should be eating our five a day, cutting back on fat and drinking more water but sometimes it all seems just too much effort. To make things easy, Oatly oat drinks have got... | Top Tips for Protecting Children against the Sun Children burn more easily than adults and sunburn in childhood can lead to skin cancer in later life. Here are a few handy tips to keep kids safe in the sun. • Keep kids covered to avoid sunburn.... |
SUNBED SAFETY WARNING AS THE BRONZING SEASON BEGINS SUNBED SAFETY WARNING AS THE “BRONZING SEASON” BEGINS AS EAGER Brits look forward to a sun-soaked summer, Cancer Research UK is urging people to beware of the health and beauty time bomb that comes from topping up their tans. While... | EVIL DIESEL NOT HAY MAKES MISERY FOR MILLIONS EVIL DIESEL NOT HAY MAKES MISERY FOR MILLIONS New study reveals that city traffic could be the biggest proliferator of “urban hayfever” Diesel cars are making millions of city dwellers’ lives a misery, KLEENEX® Consultant Allergy Expert Dr. Adrian... |
1 in 10 Parents don't Sterilise their Baby's Bottles A new survey has revealed that 1 in 10 parents don't sterilise their baby's bottles and feeding equipment, putting them at risk of sickness and diarrhoea caused by bacteria in the bottles. The survey of 3,000 parents by... | Alcohol and the Workplace What do companies have to do to keep their staff sober? Drinking alcohol is a cultural and social practice, which whilst creating trauma and heartache for the individual, can have unpredictable and expensive consequences for companies. Employees who drink... |
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