Leading researchers have warned that increasing numbers of women are cutting back on food to drink wine – a problem that has been termed ‘drinkorexia’. Labels that detail the calories in bottles of alcoholic drinks are encouraging people with eating disorders to swap food for drink, psychologists say. People who are obsessed with ‘calorie counting’ … Read more
Scientists are hopeful that “smart” insulins which are undergoing trials could revolutionise the way diabetes is managed. This would effectively mean that diabetes patients could be spared the burden of constantly monitoring blood sugar levels. The new compound, which was shown to be effective in mice, automatically activates when blood sugar levels soar, and remains in circulation … Read more
People who worry about cancer are more likely to want to get screened for colon cancer, but feeling uncomfortable at the thought of cancer makes them less likely to actually go for the test, finds new UCL-led research. Different experiences of fear were found to have different effects on people’s likeliness to get tested. People … Read more
Research has been released by Income Protection Specialists Unum has found that women in retail are far more unhappy with current levels of workplace wellbeing than their male counterparts. This is a critical issue for businesses given that 60% of UK retail workers today are women. The research found that less than half of women … Read more
Cancer Research UK has warned that people should not dismiss trivial symptoms as they could be a sign of something more sinister. The charity is urging everyone to familiarise themselves with the key symptoms – in their bid to help save lives. They advise if you or a member of your family is suffering at least one of … Read more
A study of teenagers published in the online journal BMJ Open, has revealed that they should aim to have a “screen-free” hour before bedtime. This advice has come after new evidence suggested too much exposure to TVs, smartphones, tablets and computers can affect their sleeping patterns. In a Norwegian study of 10,000 16 to 19-year-olds, researchers … Read more
For most people, Monday morning can be a blue time especially during the winter months. However, new research has shown that depression, stress and anxiety may be seriously affecting many people in the UK all year round. The research was taken off latest statistics from Google – the researchers discovered people in the UK are making 27 searches a minute … Read more
Having even slightly raised cholesterol in mid-life significantly increases a person’s risk of heart disease, research reveals. For every decade a person has even mildly elevated cholesterol between the ages of 35 and 55, their risk of heart disease could go up by nearly 40%, the study found. Leaving cholesterol unchecked is not a wise … Read more
A health campaign by Public Health England is urging people not to ignore heartburn, as it could be a sign of stomach or oesophageal cancer. A campaign has been launched by Public Health England (PHE) in conjunction with Cancer Research UK as part of its National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative, entitled ‘Be Clear on Cancer’. … Read more
A tax on sugary drinks would help stem the rise of childhood obesity and save the country billions in medical costs, leading health groups have revealed following Australian research. In Australia, they have one of the highest rates of obesity in the world, with 63% of adults and one in four children being overweight or … Read more
Employees in the age bracket of 30-49 are suffering from the worst health and wellbeing in the workforce, taking more sick days than any other age group. New research from AXA PPP healthcare has revealed that middle aged workers take more sick days than any other age group; they have averaged 2.3 sick days in … Read more
It is this time of year when millions of us will be struggling with motivation to quit smoking, getting fit or losing weight. It appears though that positive changes are all easier to make if your partner is on the same health kick, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. The … Read more
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