Health & Fitness

Work those joints Exercise is essential for joint health and mobility. Ironically, though, the people who need to stay mobile the most have difficulty doing so. more

Fitness control for type 2 diabetes Doctors prescribe exercise to for sufferers or those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a condition that affects the way your body uses blood sugar more

Child car seats warning which.co.uk is urging consumers not to buy four child car seats that have failed its latest round of safety tests. more

NEW CAMPAIGN GOES ‘BACK TO BASICS’ TO BEAT BABY BLUES Women - it’s time to reclaim the coffee morning! more

OXYjet Star uses Dumfries as its launch pad for Scotland The launch of OXYjet Star from Nora Bode in Dumfries is the first of its kind in Scotland. It marks a revolution in facial therapy for that advances the concept of oxygen therapy by adding new devices and applications to the unique OXYjet system of pressurised oxygen therapy. more

Driving towards a golfing dream In 1999, an uncompromising Scot, barely noticeable on the golfing radar, accomplished what many would describe as a dream come true. Paul Lawrie, a gifted, yet relatively quiescent character on the European Tour, started the tournament a mere number, he left, reputation enhanced, a national hero and a new man. more

Fresher looks for yummy mummies Learning to cope with little sleep following the birth of a baby can have a major effect on your physical appearance, not to mention your mind. more

Four Things Every Girl Should Do This Summer Summer’s here and with the inception of the nanodress there’s never been more flesh on display! Ward off pre-beach panic by getting in shape right now! Fear not, you don’t have to go it alone, help is on hand. more

RESEARCH REVEALS SCOTS ARE MISSING OUT ON VITAL EYE CARE Recent research commissioned by optometrists Black & Lizars has suggested that the majority of Scots are not aware of the Scottish Executive’s move to provide free eye care to all Scots. more

Celebrities launch World Vision's 24 Hour Famine A host of celebrities including Coronation Street favourites Nikki Sanderson and Debra Stephenson, Celebrity Love Island star Lee Otway, popstar Lil’ Chris, Hollyoaks regulars Sarah Jayne Dunn and Stefan Booth and new band The Holloways joined forces this week to show their support for World Vision’s 2007 24 Hour Famine. more

Top Tips to stay safe from Fire this Winter With both long winter nights and Christmas fast approaching, Chubb Fire the UK’s leading fire specialist, offers some practical advice on how to stay safe this winter. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. more

Parenting teens with negative body image Teenagers, both female and male, can be deeply troubled by body image. Young bodies are experiencing a rush of hormones and experiences, which can affect weight, skin and ultimately lead to emotional problems and negative body image. more

9 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR SALAD.. SUPER TURN A BORING SALAD INTO A HEALTHY FEAST BY ADDING ANY OF THESE INGREDIENTS. more

6 FOODS TO EAT IF YOU'RE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT EAT RIGHT IT'S important to be as healthy as possible at the time of conception. It takes three months for an egg to mature and be released and four months for healthy sperm to be produced. So you both need to start healthy eating about six months before you want to conceive. more

SMALL CHANGES ..BIG IMPROVEMENTS 1 TAKE the stairs instead of the lift at work. It's great aerobic exercise. more

FAT V FIT IF IT'S A FIGHT TO GET YOUR KIDS TO EAT HEALTHILY, HERE ARE NINE TRICKS THAT WILL WORK more

Greens 'Save OAPs' sight' EATING foods such as peas, sweetcorn and broccoli could prevent elderly people more

Kylie's battle proves to be a real life-saver POP princess Kylie Minogue this week opened her heart for the first time about her battle more

Hot tips for a safe summer IT'S not often we get to enjoy a heatwave in Scotland, so this week's weather could easily come more

9 WAYS TO LIVE LONGER YOU'VE heard a million times how smoking is bad for you more

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