Your fitness sorted

Your fitness sorted

From wearing the right bra to recovering from injury or keeping active during pregnancy, a new book offers all the advice you need to stay fit and well while exercising. Dr Juliet McGrattan has penned Sorted, published by Green Tree, which is designed to be a...
Do you understand your fruit and veg needs?

Do you understand your fruit and veg needs?

Are you among the 92 per cent of people who have admitted to not knowing what your fruit and vegetable needs are? According to new research by Opinion Matters, commissioned by Aramark, some 92 per cent of people don’t know how many portions of fruit and vegetables...
Iron Issues

Iron Issues

If you’re struggling to get through the day because you feel too tired, have you thought it could be down to your iron levels? According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies in the world. Women, particularly...
Training to protect the heart

Training to protect the heart

New research has confirmed that endurance training could have the ability to protect the heart. The findings have suggested that exercise could be just as important for your heart heath as cholesterol levels and a healthy diet. It was found that expression of genes...
The Toxic Effect

The Toxic Effect

Ever wondered what impact exposure to everyday pollution has on your skin? The British Skin Foundation is doing its bit to advise on the measures you can take to protect your skin. Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation Spokesperson,...
Marathon Matters

Marathon Matters

The spring is a common time for marathons, but training smart makes a big difference to how you fare in the lead-up, during and after. And Tyrone Kon, a leading physiotherapist at London’s Boost Physio, has put together some tips for successful training, what to...