Health Advice

Updated 09 JAN 2020

Drinking tea can make you live for longer, study finds

It's a phrase we are most likely to hear multiple times a day but never has there been more of a reason to shout "put the kettle on!" than right now.…
Christmas weight gain: how to deal with the anxiety and guilt over food during the holidays

Many people may suffer from anxiety around Christmas eating and worry about the impact that being less restrictive with their eating will have on…
How to get rid of cold sores fast: winter health advice

Anyone who's ever had a cold sore will know how annoying they are. One minute your lips are perfectly normal, the next you're hit by that familiar…
Why you don't have to be underweight to suffer with an eating disorder

"But you don't look like you have an eating disorder..." is something I used to hear all the time, and btw, you should never say this to anyone with…
11 ways to sneak more fruit into your diet

With recent research revealing that nearly half of people in the UK do not eat their 5-a-day recommended dose of fruit and vegetables - don't worry…
This is what really happens when you have laser eye surgery – and how much pain to expect

Does laser eye surgery hurt? I can happily say the answer is no. I had the procedure done, all in the name of research (well, that and the quest for…
Carol Vorderman reveals her secret to happiness at 58

If you think that approaching your sixties means staying in, watching soaps and liking videos of dogs on Facebook, you’d be oh so wrong. When…
10 foods to eat during a heatwave

Scorching temperatures have hit the UK and with everyone struggling to sleep, commute and work, here are our top foods to keep you cool during this…
10 AMAZING hacks for getting a good night's sleep when it's hot

Ahhhhh, the summer – what's not to like about BBQs, terrace drinks and the chance to wear our favourite sundresses and strappy sandals for days on…
Follow Victoria Beckham's lead and find out how crystals can boost your wellbeing

After Victoria Beckham recently took to Instagram to reveal her passion for crystals, we've been curious to know why everyone is so obsessed with…

7 natural remedies for hay fever sufferers

For many people, the onset of spring means the beginning of the dreaded hay fever season, bringing symptoms including watery eyes, an itchy throat…
Jameela Jamil slams pregnant Amber Rose for promoting 'flat tummy' tea

Jameela Jamil has been very vocal when it comes to 'flat-tummy teas' and 'detox teas', often naming and shaming the celebrities who promote them on…
The Chase star reveals he is battling Parkinson's disease

Paul Sinha, one of the experts on the hugely popular gameshow, The Chase, has announced that he is battling Parkinson's disease. The genius quizzer,…
Lucy Mecklenburgh wows in new bikini photos and gives top weightloss tips for summer

Lucy Mecklenburgh, the CEO of fitness empire Results With Lucy, has launched a brand new fitness programme called Beach Body with Lucy. In brand new…
What does your sleep position say about you?

HELLO! recently found out that the way you sleep is a means of analysing how you act when you are awake. According to Nectar Sleep's lifestyle and…
5 best diets for 2019: From the Mediterranean Diet to the Keto Diet, the Paleo Diet and more…

Have you failed your 2019 new year's resolutions already? Join the club. As of now, we're saying goodbye to fad diets and saying hello to working out…
Keto diet: what is it and does it work?

If you've picked up any magazine or scrolled through a health blog lately, you will have probably come across the keto diet and its promise of…
5:2 diet: what is it and does it work?

The 5:2 diet has been around for many years but instead of disappearing like many other 'it'-diets which have in the past - it doesn't seem to be…
Is the blue light on your phone damaging your eyes?

Laptops, phones, tablets – we all spend a huge portion of our lives staring at these screens to message our friends, catch up on news, read books…
Women are more likely to survive a heart attack if treated by a female doctor

Some of us have a preference for being seen by a doctor of one gender, particularly when it comes to intimate health issues. But a new study has…