Health stories

• 41 Muffin tops and belly bulges: Say goodbye to negative advertising
  Are you fed up of ads about muffin tops and belly bulges? We are constantly exposed to negative advertising that can prey on our insecurities and impact our self-esteem.  Which may be why a recent...

• 42 Keep it Simple: 5 Top Tips in the countdown to summer
  Work your way towards summer with 5 top tips from Simple experts in nutrition, skincare and fitness, and you’ll have your summer body prep sorted in no time! TIME POOR? – high intensity circuit...

• 43 Exclusive: Dr Linda talks skin conditions and the healing power of the psyche
  Dr. Linda Papadopoulos is one of today's most renowned psychologists and an expert on psychodermatology. And her recent collaboration with myhandeczema.co.uk, has revealed that 82% of us say...

• 44 The Duchess, Holly and Kate are most 'inspirational beauties'
  Natural beauties Holly Willoughby and Kate Winslet were in the top three of women’s most ‘inspirational beauties’, according to The Dove Body Confidence Census 2012.  The gorgeous...

• 45 Cycle your way to a healthier life
  There are, quite frankly, some exercises which are just not appealing. But cycling is usually an enticing and pleasant sport for people of all ages. What’s more, it boasts a wealth of benefits...

• 46 The most effective ways to banish cellulite
  The countdown to summer has begun. And one of the greatest post-winter challenges is getting rid of cellulite. Don't wait until you try on your swimsuit a week before heading to the beach - start fighting...

• 47 X-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms: What medical images do they reveal?
  We hear of terms like X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and mammography all the time, but do we actually know what they mean? And what they're for? Whether it's for you or a loved one, here is a useful guide to...

• 48 Boost your social life with Weight Watchers®
  Hannah had always been a size 10-12 and had felt happy with her weight, until she went to University. That first year away from home she ate what she wanted and didn’t shy away from a night on the...

• 49 Yoga vs Pilates: Which one is for you?
  Everyone is talking about Yoga and Pilates these days, or practising one of the techniques. But what are the differences? Here is a guide to help you choose which one is right for you: The word...

• 50 Beauty tips: say goodbye to swollen ankles
  Now that the sun’s out, fluid retention is a common complaint. Two places we feel the heat most are our legs and our feet. When the temperatures rise, anyone with a tendency to swollen ankles and...

• 51 Everything you need to know about Chickenpox
  Chickenpox is a common illness among children, particularly those under age 12.  So it's something mums are always looking out for. Here's a guide of how to understand better what chickenpox is,...

• 52 Hair loss: We look at the causes and treatment options
  Actress Neve Campbell and TV presenter Gail Porter have both spoken about experiencing sudden hair loss due to the autoimmune disease alopecia, while stars including Lady Gaga have revealed that constant...

• 53 Over half of Brits fail to get enough sleep
  Over half of Brits fail to get enough sleep

• 54 Breast cancer: preventative steps you can take
  Although detection and treatment of breast cancer is improving, it has become the most common form of cancer in the UK amongst women. Did you know there are preventative steps you can take against it?...

• 55 From bedroom to boudoir: Ipswich residents spice up their sex lives
  A unique social experiment is underway to see if the simple act of decorating can transform bedrooms into boudoirs and stimulate the UK's most sexually inactive town into more amorous action. Dulux is...

• 56 Bitter Sweet: are you a sugar addict?
  We all need energy, but eating too much of the sweet stuff could cause a catalogue of health problems in the future. A team led by Robert Lustig – a childhood obesity expert at the University of...

• 57 The importance of brushing your teeth
  Undoubtedly, brushing your teeth is considered a fundamental part of dental care. And if teeth are not cleaned correctly and frequently, it could lead to the creation of cavities, gum disease,...

• 58 Dancing tips from Arlene and Len designed to help you get fit and stay fit
  Dancing tips from Arlene and Len designed to help you get fit and stay fit

• 59 How to perform resuscitation and CPR on a baby or young child
  How to perform resuscitation and CPR on a baby or young child

• 60 Dr Ellie Cannon gives her top tips on how to stay healthy in the cold weather
  Dr Ellie Cannon gives her top tips on how to stay healthy in the cold weather