It’s only when we follow politics in any detail that we come to realize just how truly dangerous politicians are over time. That remark was prompted by the World Health Organisation’s admission that the H1N1 virus, so-called Swine ‘Flu, has now run its course …
Health
Can we read our health from fingernails?
In many ways our inner health is arrayed before us in our outer appearance. Some indicators may be more reliable than others, but we can get a general sense of ourselves with remarkably little knowledge …
Olive oil and breast cancer
Researchers from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona have confirmed that extra virgin olive oil prevents breast cancer and many other forms of the disease …
Computer eye strain strategies
Eye strain can be a serious problem for those of us who spend much of our working day at the keyboard. So how bad is eye strain and what can be done about it? …
Don’t get summer feet
Summer is a bad time for feet. The heat and extra exercise both contribute. Health issues such as poor circulation, diabetes and carrying extra weight can cause foot problems …
Eggs may be very good for you
Years ago the novelist Fay Weldon wrote a famous advertising slogan for eggs. It may now being revised again.
Broccoli is unbeatable
The chlorophyll in green vegetables promotes healthy red blood cells, and nutritionists claim that eating greens can help maintain healthy blood pressure, prevent strokes and have a positive impact on the eyes and brain …
Credit crunch healthy eating
Recent research by the American Chemical Society suggests that foods often dismissed as cheap junk, like popcorn and cereals contain large servings of healthy anti-oxidants. Recommended foods with the highest potential benefits are based on wholegrains, which are high in fibre. The polyphenols contained in fruit, vegetables, chocolate, wine, tea and coffee …
Swine flu in pregnancy
With the news that pregnant women will be among the first to be offered the new Swine Flu vaccine, it’s clear there are concerns about the effect of the illness on women and their unborn babies.
Is hoarding unhealthy?
Is being a hoarder a mental health issue? There’s some evidence from popular TV programmes that capitalise on the shock factor that the nation is in need of a good clean up. Poor standards of hygiene and cleanliness often run in parallel …