Health & wellbeing

LIFTING weights can help us to lead an active life as we get older. Research has shown that weightlifting is an effective way to build muscle, increase bone density and improve balance and mobility. “

Missing out on a decent night’s sleep can leave you feeling tired and irritable, but it also has long-term effects on health. ‘Increased sensitivity to pain, lower immune function, higher risk of type

THESE days, making a GP appointment often means completing an online form outlining your symptoms and how long the problem has been going on. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be offered

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. What’s more, your other organs are hidden away, protected from the outside world. But your skin is in constant contact with germs – many of them harmless b

Stay-healthy news, tips and advice

It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glo