If you have already had your summer holiday and are back to feeling frazzled and stressed at work then here are a few simple summer stress relievers to help bring out your inner sense of calm: Drink Green Tea If you are skeptical about swapping your milk and two sugars for something which looks unappealingly read more »

Britain is to follow in the footsteps of the US by beginning to introduce calorie information on menus in restaurants, cafes and fast food chains. Back in 2008 New York introduced a law which requires restaurants to display nutritional information about their food choices on the menu. The New York Health Department was hoping the read more »

According to new research, children whose mothers return to work at some point during the first year after birth are less likely to become anxious or fight with their peers than those whose mothers stay at home. Until now, the majority of studies focussing on the effects of new mothers returning to work have suggested read more »

Recently compiled official government data has shown that as little as one in 13 teenage girls and one in eight teenage boys consume their recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables. The data is taken from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, a poll of more than 2,000 adults and children who were questioned about read more »

We all know that a nutritious diet and an active lifestyle are essential for a healthy well-being, but keeping the fridge stocked with fresh produce and paying an expensive monthly gym membership often mean that that staying well comes at a price that some of us simply can’t afford. If you are looking to stay read more »

According to critics, efforts made by the government to encourage the nation to adopt healthier lifestyles will not work unless they are prepared to enforce legislation. For a number of years the government has been ‘nudging’ the UK to employ healthier eating, drinking and exercise habits but to little effect. The ‘nudge’ theory is the read more »

Listening to one another, sharing the household chores and ‘respecting’ your mother-in-law are just a few of the many tips consistently given to those who are looking to maintain a happy and healthy relationship. However, if these old hat tips aren’t really doing the trick then read on to discover some slightly more unorthodox approaches read more »

A pioneering new scheme which helps to improve the lives of the nations older generation is to be rolled out across the country. Southwark circle started in the London borough of Southwark back in 2009, with a primary aim of bringing older people together to do things they enjoy as well as providing them with read more »

A family division judge has warned that divorce could soon become as easy as getting a driving license. The judge in question, Sir Paul Coleridge, has suggested that people need to think more about the value of stable relationships in order to benefit the whole society. As it stands there are around 3.8 million children read more »

According to a recent study conducted by researcher Barbara Fiese, teenagers who eat meals with their family are up to 35 per cent less likely to suffer from an eating disorder. Professor Fiese made her discovery whilst reviewing 17 studies which focussed on the eating patterns and nutrition of almost 200,000 teenagers and children. What read more »