Breast cancer, a disease that usually afflicts women aged 50 and over, can and does, strike young, healthy and relatively low-risk women. Jackie Hare finds out why and shows you how you can minimise the risk in your 20s, 30s and 40s.

As babies draw their first breath they’re given the vital Agpar Test to make sure all essentials are working properly. But as we get older and become responsible for our own health, how many of us have other regular “essential” health tests?

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to make the right nutritional choices – there’s so much conflicting and confusing information out there! Here are some commonly held misconceptions about food. True or false? Read on and find out.

In case you’ve missed every health warning, magazine article or television exposé, Helene Brand has the facts on why smoking can eventually kill you – and maybe even your non-smoking family too.  The Terrifying Facts: Smoking causes about one third of all cancers and many cases of lung disease. It can cause a heart attack [...]

Getting your body into shape does not have to be an exercise in extremes, and most of us already know what is needed to stay in pretty good shape – it’s called the common sense diet. Here’s a reminder of  the basics of how to stay healthy, happy, and hopefully a bit slimmer!

1. Trampolining!Trampolines are often overlooked as a fun fitness activity. You do need a lot of space, but a trampoline is great fun. The whole family can join in; kids love the thrill of bouncing up and down, and often adults find themselves being reminded of school PT lessons. With a little imagination you can [...]

Eating healthy, doing regular exercise and taking proper care of yourself are vital steps when it comes to looking after your heart.

It’s easy to get caught up in today’s busy and stressful times, but it’s just as easy to make sure that your heart is in good shape, too – you only have one, after all, so treat it with care!

They may not be life-threatening, but problems like common colds, dandruff and smelly breath can be tiresome and embarrassing. The good news is there’s much you can do to control or prevent them.