Back pain? move, don't rest!Published by admin on Wed, 2011-12-21 12:34Move if you have back pain, this is the advice of a researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. Patients with acute lower back pain who were advised to stay active despite the pain fared better than those who were told to adjust their activity in line with their pain. |
Olive Oil and beautyPublished by admin on Mon, 2011-12-19 12:08 Olive Oil is more than a food substance for hundreds of years Mediterranean ladies have relied on olive oil to help maintain health, shiny hair, a fresh complexion and much more. |
Appeal for care equipmentPublished by admin on Tue, 2011-12-13 13:55Do you have any unwanted or unused items of care equipment that you no longer need? |
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Charity urges people to be proactive in their own health carePublished by admin on Wed, 2011-11-02 14:22Choice is the new buzz word in health. And with the Health and Social Care Bill aiming to give patients wider access to the services they want, choice will become increasingly important. |
Obesity is a killer in non-smoking womenPublished by admin on Thu, 2011-10-27 12:22Obesity is an important contributor to premature death in women who have never smoked, especially among women in low income groups, finds research published on bmj.com recently. |
Virtual baby saves livesPublished by admin on Wed, 2011-10-19 13:14 Doctors at Leicester’s Hospitals are leading the way in providing emergency treatment to the East Midland’s smallest patients, thanks to revolutionary neonatal simulators. |
When Duke Universi ty Medical Center researchers conducted a head-to-head comparison of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and a combination of the two, they found aerobic exercise to be the most efficient and most effective way to lose the belly fat that’s most damaging to your health.
Drinking just one 4cl measure of spirits can increase the risk of an acute attack of pancreatitis, but wine or beer does not appear to have the same effect, according to a study published online by BJS, the British Journal of Surgery.
Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is delighted to announce the launch of it’s new one-stop breast clinic for men and women giving immediate diagnosis of breast lumps, bumps or concerns – all in one visit.
Employers need to take measures to ensure their older staff remain fit to work and stay productive now that the state pension age is being increased, says fitness and health entrepreneur, Zef eisenberg.
New trial offers hope for diabeticsPublished by admin on Thu, 2011-08-11 10:24Research at the University of Reading could eliminate the need for people with Type 1 diabetes to check their glucose levels by pricking their fingers. |
Glenfield recieves thank you giftPublished by admin on Tue, 2011-08-09 17:27 Representatives from the british thoracic society presented staff with a special thank you gift. In the autumn of 2010, leicester’s Hospitals agreed to let the british thoracic society (bts) take some photographs in the respiratory department to use in their annual report. |
Is it a Cold or is it Allergies? find out the difference and find reliefPublished by admin on Tue, 2011-07-05 14:23A runny or stuffy nose and non-stop sneezing can leave you feeling miserable, but is it a cold or are allergies taking a toll? |
London Eye Hospital performs the world’s first-ever bifocal light adjustable lens (LAL) eye surgeryPublished by admin on Mon, 2011-06-27 11:02 New high-tech implant uses the world’s most sophisticated nanotechnology to provide blended bifocal vision in a single lens |
Nuffield Health wins health investor private hospital group award 2011Published by admin on Thu, 2011-06-09 16:03 Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital has been celebrating this week after Nuffield Health Hospitals Group was crowned Private Hospital Group of the year 2011 at the prestigious Health Investor awards. |
Male reproductive problems may add to falling fertility rates European Science Foundation publishes new report on male reproductive healthPublished by admin on Fri, 2011-02-25 14:15Reduced male fertility may be making it even harder for couples to conceive and be contributing to low birth rates in many countries, revealed a new European Science Foundation (ESF) report launched at a meeting in Paris at the end of November. |
Professor Henry Pau, ENT Surgeon explains these common problems that could affect your child’s health What are tonsils and what symptoms should I look out for in my child?
Tonsils and AdenoidsPublished by admin on Wed, 2011-02-23 10:11 Professor Henry Pau, ENT Surgeon explains these common problems that could affect your child’s health What are tonsils and what symptoms should I look out for in my child? |
Watercress may turn off breast cancer signalPublished by admin on Fri, 2011-01-28 13:14New scientific research from the University of Southampton has revealed that a plant compound in watercress may have the ability to suppress breast cancer cell development by 'turning off' a signal in the body and thereby starving the growing tumour of essential blood and oxygen. |
Blood test accurately predicts death from prostate cancer upto 25 years in advancePublished by admin on Mon, 2011-01-24 13:21A blood test at the age of 60 can accurately predict the risk that a man will die from prostate cancer within the next 25 years, according to researchers at memorial sloan-Kettering cancer centre, in new york, and lund university, in sweden. |
New laser eye surgery commercial shows real-time patient experiencePublished by admin on Mon, 2010-12-20 12:45 Optimax, the Laser Eye Surgery specialist, has created a first for the industry and based their new TV campaign around a typical patient’s actual experience. The new TV ad is built around the video diary of Tori Thompson, who had treatment with Optimax last July. |
Walking at least six miles per week may preserve memory in old agePublished by admin on Tue, 2010-12-07 16:00New research suggests that walking at least six miles per week may protect brain size and in turn, preserve memory in old age. |
Oil have what she's having...Published by admin on Tue, 2010-11-09 10:22 “Little drops of golden heaven” might not be words normally associated with fish oil. But Equazen’s Omega-3 fish oil is fast becoming the latest buzz word in UK beauty circles. |
Moderate drinking, especially of wine, is associated with better cognitive function and less dementiaPublished by admin on Thu, 2010-10-28 10:43A large prospective study of 5033 men and women in the tromsø study in northern norway has reported that moderate wine consumption is independently associated with better performance on cognitive tests. |
Even light or moderate physical activity reduces the risk of early deathPublished by admin on Thu, 2010-10-07 13:21A new study has found that even light or moderate intensity physical activity, such as walking or cycling, can substantially reduce the risk of early death. |
Winfield and Jones hair and beautyPublished by admin on Thu, 2010-10-07 09:55 Sue Winfield and Jane Jones have been friends since the early eighties and had made a promise many years ago to open up a hairdressing salon together. It all started way back when they were just old enough to consume their first alcoholic drink. |
