Health

A mum-of-one was denied a critical illness insurance payout because she "wasn't poorly enough" - despite almost DYING after being in a coma for eight days. Kirsty Pollard, 42, spent almost a fortnight on life support and doctors told her family to prepare for the worst after she became seriously ill on March 18 last year. The administrator was struck down by a combination of double pneumonia, swine flu, sepsis, and multiple organ failure and was told she was just...

Britain's fittest family are ALL international triathletes Meet Britain's fittest family - four members of the same clan who will represent GB at the World World Triathlon Championship next month. Martin Rogers, 51, will be joined by his three children - Charlotte, 22, Tabby, 21, and Oscar, 17 - at the event in Rotterdam on September 17. The group, from Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, have been training every day to prepare for the sprint event, which includes a 750m swim followed by...

Regardless of the industry you work in, you may find that the spread of germs is quite difficult to stop. In the typical office, where there’s many workers in a small area, germs are bound to spread with very little contact needed. If somebody comes into work with a cold, it doesn’t take long before the whole office has it and a few people take days off to recuperate. It’s important, as a business owner, to expect these to happen....

Dementia affects thousands of people and their families daily throughout the UK. With very little ways of dealing with it, trackers have been increasing in popularity as it allows both the wearer and their families to feel that much safer. With memory loss happening at random, you can never be too careful when a dementia sufferer is travelling on their own. Trackershop bring you an infographic showing some statistics of Dementia in the UK, the many causes of the disease...

Good posture grasps both the look-good feel-good factor, and more. Proper body alignment produces a plethora of health benefits many haven't realized just yet. Knowing how to stand, sit, drive, and sleep the right way can make a huge difference in your day, and your life! Come discover these 5 reasons why having a good posture improves lifestyle: You Become More Productive At Work Sitting in front of the desk all day weakens and tightens back muscles. Proper posture decreases...

 A pretty West African shrub, which has been the basis of ceremonial rituals and for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years has recently begun being used in mainstream medical treatments of drug addicts. Its name is Tabernanthe Iboga, and the barks of this plant’s roots are filled with an active alkaloid which is called ibogaine. Upon the western world’s discovery of this fascinating plant towards the end of the 1960s, the foundations for one of the most effective treatments for...

Two years ago Tom Leeburn, 37, from London was diagnosed with stomach cancer and given a 50% chance of living the next 5 years. He tells The London Economic about his upcoming brave adventure to climb the biggest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise money for a fantastic cancer charity. See bottom of post for a chance to donate. He has been in serious training and is ready to go on the 18th August. Well, I’m still here. So...

It used to be that sleep was seen as a sign of weakness. How many times have you heard something to the tune of, “I only got four hours last night and I feel fine!”. It was deemed a positive quality to be able to go without sleep for extended periods of time. But it turns out that this bravado is dangerous. Not only does sleep help us feel rested, it’s vitally important for our mental and physical wellbeing. While...

Midnight snacks can cause wrinkles and even skin cancer, according to new research. Eating at the wrong time of day disrupts the body's internal clock, reducing protection against the sun. This is because it weakens the potency of a protein that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation, explained scientists. The discovery follows research by the same team last month that found late meals help pile on the pounds. They have also been linked with an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease...