Know your painkillers
Few of us consider exactly what painkiller we are popping when we feel under the weather. But many types of over-the-counter painkillers are available, each group effective for specific ailments. Here...
View ArticleChocolate highs
It’s certainly a good excuse to have when you’re slumped on the sofa and feel like you’re simply obliged to finish off that shiny tin of Quality Street. Chocolate has an effect on the brain similar to...
View ArticleFeeling blue? Try these foods
Mood food 1: Marmite If you’re feeling anxious, stressed or depressed, a dose of B vitamins could help to lift your mood. B vitamins are important for normal brain function and producing mood-boosting...
View ArticleLaser treatment for arthritis pain
A REVOLUTIONARY laser treatment can slash the crippling pain of arthritis, British scientists have found. The technique involves zapping sore joints with a powerful beam of light. It stimulates the...
View ArticleChillies – Healthy and hot!
– The vitamins (A, B and C) and minerals (copper, folate, potassium and manganese) found in chillies are good for overall health. – They are also good to increase appetite in those who are trying to...
View ArticleGet rid of stress and the blues
National Stress Awareness Day takes place tomorrow and aims to celebrate helping people beat stress. Here we reveal the top ten activities that are proven to help us destress. 1. Move your body Any...
View ArticleWhy chocolate is good for you
Cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, contains a wonderful antioxidant called flavanol, which is found in plants. Scientists at Mars Bar HQ joined up with the University of L’Aquila in Italy, to...
View ArticlePiercing of the inner ear may treat migraines
Living with migraines can make daily life a nightmare for some. Now, sufferers claim they have found relief through a simple treatment that doctors have likened to acupuncture. A £50 piercing of the...
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