health

In the UK, we drink around 70 million cups of coffee every day, but while it may be a great way to start the morning how does it affect our health? Studies have shown that coffee drinkers are less likely to have type 2 diabetes and…

While there have been countless studies examining the impact that chocolate has on our health, astounding new research has discovered that chocolate might actually be good for us. Furthermore, scientists in California have suggested that…

Type two diabetes is a condition which can be managed solely through positive life style changes. It's only a dangerous condition when those changes aren’t made and a diabetic lets their condition get out of control. This will ultimately…

STIs (sexually transmissible infections) are infections that affect your wellbeing through close body contact or the exchange of body fluids. One of the problems with STIs is that they often don’t come up with any obvious signs or symptoms,…

As a woman in her 40s, the wellness situation starts to look a whole lot different. Your sexual health needs kicking into shape, you’ve got no energy for your hectic lifestyle and you have aches and pains you never knew a person could have.…

When you turn 50, the health concerns really start creeping in. Your sexual health may soon be affected by menopause, if it hasn’t already, but other conditions can also start to have an impact on your wellbeing. However, if you initiate…

When you turn 50, you start blaming any wellness problem to turning “the big 5-0”. Sexual health and vigour not what it once was? It’s because you’re 50. Can’t run around after the kids anymore? Must be your 50s. While it’s true that each…

Much of cancer research relies on fundraising and PR events, and these can also provide a good opportunity for collaboration between the greatest minds of our age. November 2012 saw a special lecture event hosted by Cancer Research UK –…

A backpacking trip is the ideal way to enjoy a hike while taking in some beautiful scenery. Whether you prefer a short day trip, or will be traversing challenging terrain, it is important to make sure you stay healthy. Here are the top tips…

In an effort to source gas and oil that lies beneath the earth's surface, the practice known as fracking was born. The term fracking means to fracture a solid rock using heavy duty hydraulic equipment. The fracking industry has long claimed…

With the New Year, you have an opportunity to make resolutions to start taking better care of your health, helping you to improve your overall quality of life now and for many more years to come. Now is the time to finally get in shape, to…

Corporate wellness and wellbeing initiatives are taking off all over the world. Doctors are reporting that more and more patients are coming into the surgery with forms that their employer has provided, and asking their medical team to…

Everyone suffers from stress at some stage in their life, and everyone suffers from it in a very personal, different and unique manner. Recently, as a result of factors such as the economic downturn, people are being subjected to increasing…

Today’s economic climate has meant that, for many people, healthcare has had to take a back seat. For countries such as America, the cost of healthcare is astronomical and is simply unattainable for the average income. One of the main…

If you want to achieve optimal health, you need to be on top of a combative regimen rather than sitting around waiting for a disease to occur. When you hit your 30s and beyond, it’s easy to put off good nutrition and exercise, and doctor…

The breakup of a relationship can affect your mental wellness and your emotional wellbeing. Unfortunately, a relationship breakup is something that most people will experience at some point in their lives. If you think about it, a…

In 2008, the European Union banned the sale of mothballs due to the fact that they contain a volatile chemical, naphthalene, which gives them their recognisable smell. In the U.S and other parts of the world, the compound is still widely…

Pet food is primarily made up of leftovers from human food production, such as the animal products that aren’t wanted or those which are considered unfit for human consumption. The type of ingredients and their quality can vary widely.…

Male impotency is a serious sexual problem, affecting the wellness and wellbeing of millions of men all over the world. Many drug companies out there make all kinds of claims about their ability to solve the problem. With their sex lives at…

Although we are often told about the health benefits of physical activity and exercise, the importance of our mental health is sometimes forgotten. For example, those in caring professions tend to have patterns of self-sacrifice, where the…

Sometimes we are all guilty of taking our health from granted. It is common to find that people have an ‘it will never happen to me’ attitude about illnesses and that means that those unlucky people who do suffer from the illness go into…

Menopause is a huge time of sexual upheaval, and there are all kinds of unpleasant side effects that can damage your wellness and wellbeing. Hot flashes are one of the most unpleasant side effects and can hit at any time, so…

In the world of health and fitness, there seems to be a new craze every other day. But how many of them do we really need, and are they doing our health any good? The latest to join the ranks is IV Vitamin Therapy in which vitamins and…

One of the biggest crazes to recently hit America is to drink bottled water. It’s available everywhere, in a variety of flavours - so instead of a glass of coke with your burger, you can now have a bottle of water instead. However, despite…

CENTRAL VISAYAS, January 5 (PIA) – A Philippine based non-government organization will host this year’s 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual health and Rights (APCRSHR) on January 21-24 at the Philippine International…

The problem of health care is not just one of cost, it’s one of infrastructure. Simply put, hospitals and practices operate inefficiently. The paper transfer of medical records leaves too much room for error, and the patient suffers in the…

Vitamin supplements can be found everywhere from pharmacy stands to the health aisle of the supermarket, and they promise a multitude of health benefits such as supercharging your bedroom performance and helping you to burn fat faster. But…

Gynaecologist appointments can seem daunting if you don’t know what to expect. But there’s no need to worry about it - it spells those first precious steps from girlhood to womanhood, and means accepting that your body has changed. Before…

When you’re in your 30s, it’s easy to put off exercise and good nutrition. You probably put off visiting the doctor until there’s actually a problem with your wellbeing, such as the occasional cold or injury, but not for discussing…

Men don’t often like to discuss wellness issues, especially when they revolve around your sexual health. However, instead of keeping quiet, a few brave men have put their questions to medical expert Dr. Mohan S. Palaniswami – and we’re…