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It’s been found that if mums-to-be stop smoking in the early stages of pregnancy their babies will be born at a normal weight. Women have as long as it takes for the pregnancy to be confirmed to give up smoking and dramatically improve the health of their babies. These findings come from the biggest study on smoking and pregnancy ever held, with 50,000 pregnancies and their outcomes having been observed. (more…)

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For many people, that first cigarette along with a large mug of fresh filter coffee officially heralds the beginning of the day. Despite the numerous messages splashed across our TV screens and in our newspapers, there are still a lot of people who smoke. Once the message has finally gotten through and you are tired of waking up literally coughing your lungs out, there are many options available for you to choose from. Quitting smoking really does not have to be a drag. (more…)

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When was the last time you got your eyes checked? Eyes not only need to be shielded from the sun’s harmful UV rays with sunglasses but they need to be checked regularly, too. There are also many things you can do to avoid the deterioration of your eyes – certain foods and lifestyle choices can help to prevent cataracts and keep your eyes bright and healthy. Even people who wear glasses and contacts should see an optometrist on a regular basis. (more…)

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Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women, making looking after your heart a number one priority. The good news is there are a number of ways to keep your heart healthy, and focusing on your diet and lifestyle is the best action to take to reduce heart disease. (more…)

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Unfortunately, quitting smoking is hard work. There’s no magic formula that will make the process easy. Start off by arming yourself with information about the dangers of smoking, decide whether you’re going to quit smoking gradually or go cold turkey, and then do it. To get you through the first few weeks, when your craving for a cigarette will be at its strongest, try some (or all) of the following tips. (more…)

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Many of us buy fitness gym equipment with very good intentions, only to let it gather dust in a spare room after our initial enthusiasm starts to wane. Possibly the most popular of all home gym equipment is the treadmill, which outsells rowing machines and exercise bikes by a big margin. If you’re guilty of buying a treadmill that’s now languishing in a forgotten corner, here are five very good reasons for putting it to use. (more…)

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There’s more to taking care of your skin than exfoliating and slapping on moisturiser every day. Your skin is actually an organ that serves a vital role in keeping your body healthy, so it makes sense to do all you can to protect it. This will not only help you age well and look good, but will benefit the rest of your body too. Of all the things that can upset the delicate balance of your skin, the following three are the absolute worst, and should be avoided at all costs. (more…)

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If you think you’re too busy to get involved in your local allotment, the PTA, or a charity group, you may want to think again. It turns out being involved in a group of any kind can cut your chance of dying in the next 12 months by half. It turns out that social interaction is just as important for your health as a good diet, regular exercise, and not smoking. So get off Facebook right now, and see how you can get involved with people, in ‘real life’. (more…)

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There are few people who don’t by now know the dangers of smoking, but many smokers think that it’s only themselves that their habit is harming. Now, the chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners has called on parents to take more responsibility for the effects that can result from children being exposed to their parents’ secondhand smoke – and labelled smoking in front of children ‘child abuse’. (more…)

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We’d all like to be able to tell the doctor that we’re eating all the right things, we’re not smoking, and we’re exercising regularly. Often, though, this isn’t true. This is where a few white lies might slip into your conversation with your GP, and these fibs could prove fatal in the long run. Your doctor needs to know the truth about your lifestyle so that she can make the right decisions when it comes to your health. Here’s why. (more…)