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Being told we have dangerously high cholesterol may motivate us to rid our diet of as much fat as possible. It's natural to worry about our lifestyle when it can have such a drastic impact on our future heart health, but some fats are…

Our mental health can come under strain when we experience big life events, such as starting new careers, bereavement or relationship breakdown. These situations could put us at risk of depression, which can show as mood disturbances,…

Our depression can be treatable, with medication, healthy eating and exercise working for some of us. Now a new way of dealing with negative thoughts could give us more ways to cope with this mental health problem. Cycle of depression…

Highs and lows are a natural part of our lives, and give us an idea about what's working for us in our lifestyles and what's not. If we're tired we may need to schedule more time for relaxation and if we dread Mondays then maybe it's time…

Not making enough time in our lives to sleep could lead to lots of different health concerns, according to medical correspondents. Health experts are so concerned by sleep deprivation among the population they are advising us to schedule…

Doctors' surgeries across the UK have many people in them showing signs of stress. Economic problems and a lack of work/life balance can all cause us to feel a constant level of distress. Stress isn't only a physical response, it can affect…

Simple remedies for wellness issues don't tend to be cures, although they can help to boost our wellbeing and tackle specific health concerns at the same time. Dietary changes when we have diabetes are very important, especially as some…

Our joints take a lot of punishment over the years, some constantly carry our weight, others can become inflamed when our immune systems turn against our tissues. Even though we might feel we don't have the symptoms of typical arthritis,…

Treatment for some kinds of arthritis may have a greater impact on our wellness if we also focus on our tendons. Osteoarthritis specialists say that rehabilitating muscles connected to the affected bones could work better than concentrating…

Fluctuating blood sugars can upset our general wellbeing, which is why we need to control our glucose levels when we have diabetes. Once we make blood sugar monitoring, a healthy diet and taking insulin a daily part of our lives then we may…

Families are being urged to get active together to reduce the chances of children getting a preventable disease. Stomp Out Diabetes is an event being rolled out in some districts across the world, with its prime goal to combat rising type 2…

When tests show our child has type 1 diabetes we can feel overwhelmed with the diagnosis and learning how to control the condition. Our children may also feel the same way, so health experts in the Middle East have come up with a new way to…

A blood test to show if we have a higher chance of getting breast cancer may result from the latest research into the condition. Tests by the University of Minnesota investigated the enzymes found in tumours originating from the condition…

When our older children tell us we're being over-controlling, we may be increasing their chances of getting depression if we don't back off, say experts in mental health. A project by the University of Mary Washington indicates that we…

A top child health organisation has called for new laws to be introduced that bans smoking in cars. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recently said regulations to outlaw this habit could improve the wellness of children,…

Our weight depends mostly on what we eat, but it could also depend on how we organise our diet. We've probably all waited until we're very hungry to then leave our desks to get some food, which might often result in us getting something…

A chemical that many of us apply to our skin or breath through the air, could have an impact on our blood sugar levels and diabetes development. A study by Sweden's Uppsala University has shown a link between use of phthalates and type 2…

A syrup used by food manufacturers may be increasing our risk of getting type 2 diabetes, says new research. The project by Oxford University compared the amount of the sweetener in the diets of people across the world with their diabetes…

A massive study looking into cancer rates across the UK and in Europe, show that as women lung disease is one of the biggest threats to our health. The study involved lots of organisations from across the continent that complied their data…

A new device that looks very like a hair-dryer may soon be used across the country to find skin cancers. The hand-held scanner is called the MelaFind and is placed over suspicious lumps where it can establish if they may be cancerous within…

A drop in our hormones around the time of menopause can make changes to our appearance, but also to our mood. If we find we're feeling down at this time there's a lot we can do to bring back a feeling of wellness to our lives, according to…

Lower productivity is often one outcome of addiction in employees, but substance abuse and other forms of addiction could lead to greater problems in the workplace. So when should we step in and raise our concerns about our fellow workers…

Joint pains can be the sign of different conditions and injuries, but some of them can be treated in similar ways, say experts on bone health and nutrition. Although pains in our joints can have a genetic link or just be down to wear and…

Worrying about working too hard and putting pleasure before our careers is what drives work/life imbalances, say experts. Professor in business psychology Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic recently said that accepting we all need to work hard and…

Being a grandparent is a joyful time for many, although sometimes we can accidentally strain relationships with our own children when we take on a child-care role. Different generations can really learn from each other, but what rules will…

A healthy diet and exercise are two common ways that we can protect our heart health, and resolving some of our sleeping issues could cut our chances of heart problems even more. Experts from the Wisconsin Sleep Clinic have drawn attention…

Condoms are a popular form of birth control and have the added advantage they can protect us from sexually transmitted infections. Every year in the US, the country celebrates National Condom Week, which sees lots of people being given free…

A common painkiller we use in the UK has been linked to increased risk of asthma in children, so should we cut back on giving it to our kids? The research was carried out by the Robert T Stone Respiratory Center and examined the use of…

Situations at work that can turn violent can be hard to predict, but research has been done to show that some of us may be more affected by it than others. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has highlighted those kinds of…

A new diet that aims to boost our wellness if we're obese could give us more options when it comes to weight-loss. Surgery that makes our stomach smaller is becoming more popular, but it can be a risky procedure and is costly to perform.…