Extreme planning syndrome is the term used to describe a condition which see’s individuals become obsessed with planning every aspect of their lives. Psychologist and agony aunt Susan Qulliam believes this condition is a coping mechanism which helps people to deal with uncertainly and strain because they feel that planning gives them some element of read more »

According to research conducted by Confused.com, 17 per cent of homes first turned on their heating in September, with the majority (56 per cent) opting to take the plunge in October and the remainder trying to hold out until this month. Their research also found that the darker evenings mean that 46 per cent of read more »

According to a recent study, opting to take voluntary early retirement could result in a happier later life and a reduced risk of developing a mental illness, reports BBC News. The past few years have seen various studies conducted on retirement, with many concluding that retirement could in fact worsen our health. Many studies have read more »

Supernanny Jo Frost talks to WebMD about her top parenting tips and shares secrets about how to keep even the most unruly children under control. Here are our highlights from the interview: Jo’s top three tips that she believes every parent should know when raising their children began with advise to think about what kind read more »

According to research carried out in the Netherlands, over 60s who keep an allotment tend to be significantly healthier than those their age who do not. Many previous studies have highlighted the benefits of green fingers, with evidence suggesting that caring for fruit, vegetables and plants can be hugely beneficial to our overall health and read more »

Research into how regular walking can aid our health has revealed that 150 minutes of brisk walking a week, or half an hour five days a week can reduce the risk of 24 illnesses, from dementia and cancer right through to heart disease and diabetes. In light of this the Labour government funded various walking read more »

According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, married couples live longer and are happier and healthier than those who are not. So what are the secrets of wedded bliss? Here are a few tips from WebMD to help you on your way: Communication This sounds like a given but communication is completely underestimated. read more »

David Cameron has described the task of gauging people’s wellbeing as one of the “central political issues of our time” and has given the go ahead for a nationwide survey to begin testing the happiness of Brits. On the 25th November independent national statistician Jil Matheson will begin devising questions to add to the existing read more »

Recent research has found that women facing high stress levels at work have a 40 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular disease in comparison to those with low pressure jobs. The US study found that women in stressful jobs stand an 88 per cent raised risk of a heart attack alongside a heightened risk of read more »

US experts have warned parents that teenagers sending 120 text messages a day are more likely to drink, smoke and have sex. US physician and public health expert, Scott Frank recently announced at a US conference that excessive texting and use of social media is linked to risky behaviour. In his study he and his read more »