Though it will probably annoy anyone within a close proximity, according to a recent study fidgeting could actually help to improve the heart and respiratory system. ‘Incidental activity’ such as bobbing your legs up and down, getting up to put the kettle on climbing stairs or walking around the office could help to boost long read more »

Had a busy day? Need to wash your hair? Can’t find your trainers or have have a headache? If you want to get into shape and improve your health for summer then you need to put aside those excuses and start getting motivated. If you consistently find yourself making excuses when it comes to exercise read more »

According to a US study, spending longer in bed at the weekend will not make up for lost hours of shut eye during the week when it comes to cognitive performance. Many individuals believe that after a long week at work with only a few hours of sleep each night, a weekend lie in will read more »

According to doctors, a rising number of babies and toddlers are now being diagnosed as obese and in some cases are suffering from weight-related diseases that are usually not seen until much later on in life. According to figures there are hundreds of under three’s now receiving treatment for obesity in hospitals up and down read more »

Popular website Mumsnet have launched a new book full of parenting tips and advice to help you find your bearings in the difficult world of parenting. Mumsnet gets more then 30 million hits every month and receives 25,000 new posts on talkboards each day from parents sharing advice and experiences which may help one another. read more »

Four great ways to boost your energy levels throughout the day: Lighten up According to neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, Alan Hirsch, M.D., exposing yourself to two minutes of bright light immediately after you have woken up will halt the production of melatonin. Melatonin is the body’s read more »

The NHS are piloting a new scheme which is encouraging patients to get green fingered to beat their blues. Mayfield Garden Nursery in Southampton is running an eight-week growing course with support from the NHS. The trial scheme will teach students how to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers as well as giving lessons on different read more »

A 12 week study conducted in both the real world and online has revealed that virtual world weight loss programmes can actually help individuals to shed pounds in reality. Second Life is an online role playing game which allows individuals to create an online character/persona with which they can explore an online world and interact read more »

According to US scientists, managing sleep and stress levels could help individuals to fight obesity. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity recruited almost 500 obese patients to take part in a clinical trial by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in the US. The participants were required to eat 500 less read more »

National Family Week is an annual event which aims to reconnect and bring together UK families. This year the event is running from the 30th May to the 5th of June and has gained the support of various household names including the Prime Minister David Cameron. The idea of National Family Week is to provide read more »