Check your Breasts In the U.K · Breast cancer is the most common cancer. · 1 woman in 9 will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. · Each year, more than 50,000 woman and around 350 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. · Nearly 12,500 Women and approximately 70 men die from the disease every year - that is over 1000 women per month. Survival rates More women than ever are surviving breast cancer thanks to better awareness, better screenin

Having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart and circulatory diseases such as heart attack, stroke and vascular dementia. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. It's produced naturally in the liver. Everyone has cholesterol. We need it to stay healthy because every cell in our body uses it. Some of this cholesterol comes from the food we eat. What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in

Serves 4, Kcals 255, Fibre 5g · 4 large field mushrooms · 100g Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled · 25g walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped · 4 thyme sprigs · knob butter, cut into small pieces · rocket leaves, to serve 1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Arrange the mushrooms on a baking tray. Scatter over the cheese, walnuts, thyme sprigs and butter. You can do up to this stage a day in advance. 2. Pop in the oven and c

Every October and January people all across the U.K give up alcohol for a month. You may or may not be aware of the benefits you have given your body · Addressed your relationship with Alcohol. Doing a dry month may force you to stop and actually decide whether you want a drink where you normally would normally grab it without a second thought. · Getting up in the morning is easier. That’s because you aren’t increasing the alpha wave patterns in your brain—s

The marvellous strength and flexibility that's engineered into your lower back also make it susceptible to developing lots of problems. And because of the many nerves that run throughout the spine and into the rest of your body, a problem in the lower back can lead to leg pain, hip problems and more. Why is your lower back so prone to injury? The lower back is subject to injury while lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement—any of which can cause muscles or li

Looking after your bones Keeping your bones healthy can make a big difference to the effect of a fall particularly as you get older. If your bones are strong, the potential for a fall to cause serious damage – such as a broken hip or shoulder – is greatly reduced. What can I do? eat a healthy balanced diet rich in calcium spend time outside to build up your vitamin D levels do regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise stop smoking, and limit the amount of alc

Serves 1 Pitta bread Shredded, skinless chicken breasts A handful of dried apricots A handful of parsley Greek yogurt Iceberg lettuce, shredded 1. Cut open the pitta bread, either cut in half across the middle or slice along the side, whatever you prefer. 2. Stuff half the pitta with the shredded lettuce. 3. Chop the dried apricots and mix with the shredded chicken, yogurt and parsley. 4. Fill the rest of the pitta with the chicken mixture. ...

Why should I start eating seasonally? You may or may not have heard the call to ‘eat seasonally’. In a world of 24-hour supermarkets, where the shelves are stocked with produce from every corner of the world every single day, it can be easy to forget about how and when things grow. After all, our favourite fruits and vegetables always seem to be there and ready for us to pop in the trolley. But did you know there are some huge benefits to eating with the seasons? What is "e

National Eczema Week 2026 14th – 21st Sept Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a condition that causes a person to develop patches of dry, itchy skin on their body. It often develops as a result of inflammation in the body, so eating foods that do not cause inflammation may help reduce symptoms. While no cure exists, over-the-counter creams and medications that can help to reduce inflammation are available. Sometimes, a doctor may recommend avoiding foods known to make eczema wors

Serves 1 · 1 can tuna drained · 2 hard boiled eggs · Small handful olives · 4 baby cold potatoes · Large handful green beans · 2 tomatoes cut into chunks · Handful chopped lettuce. Combine all ingredients into a lidded plastic container

High blood pressure (hypertension) High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. More than 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it. The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked. What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is recorded with 2 numbers. The systolic

1. Changing Gradually Hurdle the barriers in small steps. If you can stop eating chocolate for one day, you can do it for two days. Keep a tally and record how long you have been without the food you wish to stop eating, and ensure you increase how long you are without each time. (ex. if you go 4 days without chocolate, make sure you go 5 days the next time). In this way, all you need to do is start on something as small as half a day, and that's easy enough, right? 2. Re

Learn how to decipher the wellbeing and weight loss clues your body is giving you Looking at yourself in the mirror, your body can give you outward signs to the state of our inner health, from how easy we find losing weight to the state of our hair your appearance constantly give you clues. Here are a few of the main health signs to watch out for. Infrequent bowel movements Healthy and regular bowl movements go hand in hand with a flatter tummy and stable body weight, going e

Serves 4-6 as a side, kcal 228, fibre 3g 150ml light mayonnaise lime 1, zested and juiced 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1 small green chilli seeded and diced 75g red cabbage very thinly sliced 75 g white cabbage very thinly sliced 2 carrots, julienned 1 large red onion, diced 4 celery stalks, sliced 5 radishes, thinly sliced Large handful coriander, chopped 1. For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, lime, vinegar, chilli & seasoning in a small bowl with a whisk. 2. Chop the v

Warmer weather and longer days can mean less restful sleep Here are some tips from The Sleep Council on how you can help yourself get a good night's sleep Temperature. The ideal temperature for your bedroom should be between 16-18c - in order to sleep well the body temperature needs to drop by about 1/2 a degree, this normally happens between 2-3 am and is called the temperature nadir (the lowest point of your core temperature reached during the night) To lose this body h

Serves:4, 530 kcal, 2.5g Fibre · 1 lb. minced beef · 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce · Salt &pepper · 8 pineapple rings · 1 large red onion, sliced into rings · 4 slices cheese · 4 pieces romaine lettuce · 8 slices cooked bacon Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, combine ground beef and Worcestershire and season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties. Grill patties, pineapple, and red onion until charred, 3 minutes pe

There are so many different diets out there it is difficult to know if you are on the right one, And some of you may be tempted to chop and change looking for better/faster results, so what is the truth about the eating plans out there Intermittent Fasting Made popular by? It is believed our ancestors at times went through periods of fasting when food was scarce; a version of this sort of plan 5:2 diet became popular after it was shown on a BBC2 documentary “Eat, Fast & Liv

It’s easy to lose track, over eat and drink too much alcohol and not enough fluid during your holiday, What we do eat tend to be low in nutrients and high in fat, salt and sugar, But does it have to be this way Tips to keep you on track whilst enjoying your break Start the day Right Have a good hearty breakfast. Having a good breakfast on holiday can help you to get your day off to a great start – satiety and energy wise, Take full advantage of that breakfast buffet. But

Zinc is a mineral that's essential for good health .It’s required for the functions of over 300 enzymes and involved in many important processes in your body. It metabolizes nutrients, maintains your immune system and grows and repairs body tissues. Your body doesn’t store zinc, so you need to eat enough every day to ensure you’re meeting your daily requirements. It’s recommended that men eat 11 mg of zinc per day, while women need 8 mg. However, if you’re pregnant, you’ll ne

Servings 4 For the garlic and herb butter pasta 400 g quick pasta 100 g salted butter 3 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic minced 1 large handful of fresh coriander chopped 1 large handful of fresh basil chopped 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 6 spring onion, chopped To top Toasted pine nuts Grated Parmesan Chilli flakes 1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, till al dente, drain and set aside somewhere warm. 2. Add butter and olive oil to a pot over low medium