Oh good. Science has spoken and it turns out everything we’ve been doing to avoid real exercise – running for the bus, carrying shopping like a pack mule, cleaning up after ourselves (and others) – mi

Taking short standing breaks, even without increasing exercise, is great for your heart, according to a recent report. Researchers examined three groups over three months: a ‘sit less’ group; a ‘sit-t

Well, the answer to this really does depend on so many factors. Let’s get the terminology right first. When we say lose ‘weight’, we really mean lose ‘fat’. Our weight changes for reasons which have n

This week, our health writer Jackie Mitchell looks at both NHS and private provision. I F you discover you have hearing loss, it can be confusing about what next steps to take – whether you should pay

If like me, you were brought up in the 1970s and 80s, you’ll likely have the constant brain niggle that you’re overweight. Remember the Special K advert that suggested that if you could ‘pinch more th

A worldwide survey has found nearly 45% of people with diabetes don’t know they have the condition. Dr C reveals the hidden signs and symptoms to look out for