http://www.benenden.org.uk Benenden Healthcare's Healthy Livings en-GB Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:19:43 GMT Healthy Livings http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/kit-and-accessories-to-help-you-get-fit-30065 Fine-tune your health and wellbeing this year with the aid of high-tech gear ranging from smartphone apps to video games.On your games... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/30065 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/tackling-mens-health-problems-30052 Helping men to take better care of their health, experts at the Men’s Health Forum reveal the most common problems that visitors to their... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/30052 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/small-change-big-difference-29955 You don’t have to transform your entire lifestyle to start noticing the benefits. If you can only commit to making one change in 2012 make... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/29955 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/easy-exercise-ideas-29954 Too wet and windy for a countryside walk or a kickabout in the park? Then try these indoor activities to get the whole family moving... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/29954 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/give-your-willpower-a-workout-29953 Stay on course with your New Year’s resolutions using these easy tacticsIt’s  February, you’ve planned your New Year’s resolution and... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/29953 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/looking-after-your-lungs-18998 How much do you really know about your lungs and the best ways to look after them? Your lungs are your body’s largest organs and with each... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18998 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis-e28093-at-a-glance-20028 Here we take a look at the facts about rheumatoid arthritis, one of the more common forms of arthritis.As anyone who has it will know,... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20028 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/the-eyes-have-it-20687 Believe it or not, regular eye tests can help to identify a number of more general health conditions. So, when did you last see an... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20687 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/what-can-science-tell-us-about-valentines-day-21670 We decided to find out what science can tell us about the most romantic date in the calendar. Remember when Valentine’s Day was all about... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21670 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/boning-up-20684 From dealing with backache to avoiding inflamed joints, find out how to look after your musculoskeletal health. Osteoporosis Three... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20684 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/the-power-of-speech-21344 In The King’s Speech, Colin Firth’s performance as the stammering King George VI was warmly received by audiences, speech therapists and... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/21344 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/masoor-ki-dhal-12528 This is a favourite recipe created by home cook Asma. It comes from the Punjab region, is quite thick in texture and is ideal as a... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12528 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/10-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-tinnitus-21346 1. The word tinnitus is Latin and means “ringing”. 2. Famous sufferers include Charles Darwin, Beethoven, Richard Attenborough, musicians... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/21346 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/keeping-on-track-with-your-new-year-resolutions-20655 Exploring the psychological mindset that could help you achieve your healthy living goals for 2012. If you’re still on the wagon with your... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20655 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/cranberry-spiced-porridge-21056 A healthy but tasty breakfast This warming porridge takes only two minutes to prepare, five minutes to cook and serves two. If you like,... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/21056 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/be-your-own-fitness-coach-23194 Sticking to an exercise regime and staying motivated, without paying for a personal trainer Wouldn’t it be nice to have your very own... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/23194 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/germs-and-viruses-the-numbers-22803 All you need to know about how common infections are spread Common cold 200+ viruses are known to cause the common cold 2 to 5 colds a... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/22803 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/sleep-problems-and-solutions-23189 Self-help tips to help you enjoy a good night’s sleep   With one in three of us complaining of tiredness or problems sleeping, it’s... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/23189 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/pineapple-agnolotti-12519 Ingredients For the sweet pasta dough: 300g plain flour 1 tbsp icing sugar 2 egg yolks 1 whole egg 50g... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12519 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/essential-minerals-18055 Eating well to make sure you get the right nutrients. We all know we should try to eat healthily. The great news is that eating a... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/18055 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/conquering-your-cravings-21531 Whether you’ve decided to quit smoking, cut back on alcohol or give up cream cakes, you’re bound to experience cravings Here Dr Cheryl... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21531 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/how-quitting-smoking-can-save-you-money-21646 For anyone who's decided to give up smoking in 2012, it's probably time for a little extra encouragement. Here are just some of the bonuses... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21646 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/common-heart-conditions-explained-21651 What’s the difference between congenital and coronary heart disease? And could those palpitations be a cause for concern? We explain the... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/21651 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking-how-to-get-your-health-back-on-track-21649 Good news for ex-smokers. It’s easy to monitor how your health steadily improves from the moment you put out that last cigarette. After 20... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21649 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/new-years-resolutions-that-work-28399 This year make a lifestyle change you can stick to, helping you feel healthier the whole year through On average every January a whopping... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/28399 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/seriously-super-foods-19736 Whether you’re doing a full new year detox or just want to give your system a helping hand after over-indulging, try adding these... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/19736 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/your-new-year-health-makeover-28397 Want to feel fitter, healthier and more energised in 2012? Then pledge to follow these five family resolutions. It won’t be long before you... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/28397 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/eating-disorders-22936 Food is essential and of course we all need to eat to live. But for the increasing numbers of people suffering eating disorders, what they... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/22936 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/men-health-prostate-qa-23192 What you need to know about this important men’s health issue What is the prostate? It’s a gland located underneath the bladder and is... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23192 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/the-health-conditions-behind-snoring-23500 Underlying health problems that could be disturbing more than just your sleep While many of us might consider it to be a relatively... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23500 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-the-facts-about-hrt-23560 What are the benefits – and risks – of hormone replacement therapy? We ask the expert how this commonly prescribed treatment can help... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23560 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/a-stir-fry-recipe-with-oodles-of-noodles-12444 A healthy family dinner that children will love Stir-fry with oodles of noodles (serves 6) You can use either dried noodles or fresh,... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12444 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/kitchen-confidence-at-christmas-19524 Some helpful tips on defrosting the turkey, heating up leftovers and safe storage of food. Keeping (your) cool Your fridge should be kept... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/19524 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/bank-holiday-healthcare-19519 Where to go for medical advice or an urgent prescription when your doctor’s surgery is closed For medical advice •  GP out-of-hours... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/19519 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/a-guide-to-indigestion-19423 Just in case you overindulge on the Christmas dinner, here's a guide to indigestion Some of the main symptoms of indigestion, its causes... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19423 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/start-investing-in-your-health-28386 Some very good reasons for making sure you look after number one in 2012 When it comes to our finances, most of us recognise the... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/28386 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/winter-skincare-18842 If your skin suffers in the harsh winter weather, try these self-help solutions to beat dryness and leave it feeling soft and soothed.... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18842 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/christmas-party-cheer-19278 The talk at work for weeks before and often after the event… Whether you’re the organizer or a guest, here’s how to get the most from the... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/19278 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/embarrassing-health-problems-fact-file-24689 No one likes discussing an intimate ailment with their GP, but certain symptoms, while embarrassing, could be the sign of a more serious... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24689 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/skincare-rosacea-qa-25547 What is rosacea? This common skin complaint causes facial redness and swelling, often across the cheeks, chin and nose. There is no cure... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/25547 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-exercise-e28093-how-to-increase-your-activity-levels-24225 NHS guidelines recommended half an hour’s exercise at least five times a week. However, for anyone with a busy job or family life, limited... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24225 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/eat-to-beat-colds-and-flu-18935 A healthy diet is never more important than during the germ-filled winter months… Your daily diet helps to support the immune system, so... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/18935 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/healthy-cooking-and-snacking-tips-to-reduce-salt-intake-22800 Try some of these lower salt options and get your whole family consuming less salt. Our ideas are so tasty, you soon won’t miss the salt at... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/22800 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/-24230 Why join an exercise class? Whether you want to lose a few pounds, tone up or improve your fitness levels, getting the results you want... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24230 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/focus-on-diabetes-eye-health-19094 Why do people with diabetes need to have regular eye tests? Your questions answered. Q: Why does having diabetes mean I need to have an... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19094 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-bowls-of-goodness-28363 Toffee apple crumble by Phil Vickery (serves 4-6)   175g soft light brown sugar zest and juice of 2 large lemons 3 Bramley apples,... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/28363 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/smoking-at-work-a-brief-guide-for-employees-23409 Burning questions about smoking in the workplace answered Is smoking now banned in every workplace? Under the smoking legislation that... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/23409 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/cholesterol-are-we-what-we-eat-24679 Certain foods can push up cholesterol levels, while others may help reduce them. So how should we start to tweak our eating habits? Most... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/24679 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/back-pain-causes-of-pain-in-the-workplace-14382 How to identify problems and ease the pain Back pain is common Back pain is very common, with an estimated four out of five adults... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/14382 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/easing-cold-symptoms-18927 You might not be able to cure your cold, but there are proven ways to feel better, fast   Over-the-counter care for colds   If your... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18927 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/happy-foods-19418 How what you eat can affect your mood While nothing can beat a nutritionally balanced diet for a healthy mind and body, there are certain... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/19418 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/energy-boosts-28354 Follow these top tips and help maintain your energy levels this winter 1. Eat “energetically” When we’re low on energy, it’s tempting to... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/28354 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/memory-matters-26270 Everyone tends to become more forgetful as they get older. But when does losing the house keys for the umpteenth time indicate something... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/26270 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/cholesterol-challenge-qa-24680 Doctors warn against high cholesterol levels, but what does it mean for our health? Read on for practical tips to help lower blood... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/24680 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/food-for-thought-16068 It's tasty, good for your brain and body and it can even help keep the winter blues at bay. What's not to like about the 'superfood' that... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/16068 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/say-no-to-winter-weight-gain-19419 Expert advice for avoiding piling on the pounds in colder weather It’s tempting to reach for the comfort food when it’s cold. Just because... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/19419 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/rsi-the-facts-15547 What is RSI? Paul Goddard, who runs the RSI Awareness website, explains: “RSI is a term that encompasses a variety of conditions, but is... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/15547 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/if-you-do-one-thing-this-month-september-18203 Check your blood pressure The Blood Pressure Association says 'Know your numbers', so just what are these all-important numbers? And do... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18203 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/how-to-help-yourself-maintain-your-youth-17492 Here are some quick and simple tips and hints to help you to stay fit and healthy: Exercise regularly Studies have proved that regular... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/17492 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/joint-health-18603 Some advice on looking after your joints Spare a thought for your joints, as they can really take a bit of a pounding as we go about our... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18603 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/focus-on-diabetes-the-main-symptoms-19098 If you are experiencing some of these common symptoms, it could be high time to see your GP and ask for a diabetes test There are thought... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19098 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/your-cold-and-flu-questions-answered-18928 From how to tell if you’re contagious to whether antibiotics help, we asked the experts for the facts… Medical science is so advanced; why... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18928 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/spotting-the-signs-of-bullying-18979 It’s something many children are too worried or embarrassed to talk about — even with their parents. So, if you suspect your child is being... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18979 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/complementary-medicine-homeopathy-18460 What is homeopathy? Homeopathy is based on the principle that “like cures like”. In other words, a substance taken in small amounts is... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18460 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/back-care-exercise-18601 How staying active can help combat back problems It is now the case that a large percentage of people in the UK will experience some form... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18601 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/when-should-you-speak-to-a-doctor-28174 We all have different approaches when it comes to visiting our GP for help, but there are some circumstances where a trip to your GP is... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/28174 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/how-the-seasons-affect-your-sleep-18770 As the nights get longer, finding the right balance between sleep and activity can help your maintain those all-important energy... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18770 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/stay-safe-on-bonfire-night-18841 Following the firework code might sound like something only children need to do, but we should all spare a thought for safety on November... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18841 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/how-to-beat-the-winter-blues-19240 One in four of us suffers from winter blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Follow our tips on staying bright when it’s anything... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19240 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/winter-blues-quiz-19426 Could you – or someone you know – be suffering from the winter blues? And what are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19426 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/winning-the-cold-war-18934 The sneezing season may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean colds and flu are inevitable. Here’s how to win the battle… We’ve all been... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18934 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/pumpkin-recipes-28111 Halloween is fast approaching but did you know that pumpkins also make tasty treats and meals! Pumpkins are for eating, not just for... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/28111 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/food-swap-28039 Looking for ways to vary your diet? Read our simple tips to ensure you’re eating enough of the right foods, and reducing the bad The... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/28039 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/dealing-with-the-darker-nights-%e2%80%93-sad-syndrome-28038 A few small changes to your everyday life can help improve your mood during the winter months The dark nights are drawing in, the weather... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/28038 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/stress-busting-tips-28037 What is stress? Different people have different stress levels; and different ideas of what constitutes stress. The Health and Safety... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/28037 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/chicken-keema-with-peas-and-mushrooms-12527 Keema is often made from mutton but for this dish Poonam has chosen the lighter meat option of minced chicken to create a slightly drier... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12527 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/three-ways-of-cooking-with-apples-18201 There’s nothing better than cooking with fresh, seasonal produce, so what better excuse to try these delicious apple recipes from our... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/18201 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/seasonal-ceps-recipe-27918 Rootlingaround No, not truffle pigs – though they do rootle for a living – but foraging fan, TV chef Valentine Warner. The year 2010 saw... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/27918 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/qa-on-cholesterol-lowering-drugs-27917 Statins Q&A With statins making up a fifth of all UK heart medication, we separate the facts from the myths about these... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27917 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-%e2%80%93-ovarian-cancer-27916 With survival rates for common female cancers better than ever these days, there’s still plenty we can do to help protect our health. Wendy... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27916 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/how-to-fall-asleep-27915 Cognitive hypnotherapist Mark Davis suggests trying the following exercises to encourage your body to fall asleep: “Become aware of a part... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27915 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/sleep-solutions-27914 Serial insomniac Alice Hoey, 34, was desperate to find her “off” switch. Could the professionals help? Sweet Dreams A recent Mental... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27914 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-%e2%80%93-cervical-cancer-27913 With survival rates for common female cancers better than ever these days, there’s still plenty we can do to help protect our health. Wendy... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27913 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/first-aid-saved-our-sons-life-27912 When Charlie Blackett and husband Justin met on a St John Ambulance course, they learnt the skills that would bring their baby back to... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/27912 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/work-it-off-21530 If you want to lose a few extra pounds – or stop yourself putting them on in the first place – it’s a matter of burning off the calories... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21530 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-%e2%80%93-breast-cancer-27911 With survival rates for common female cancers better than ever these days, there’s still plenty we can do to help protect our health. Wendy... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27911 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/taking-care-of-your-teeth-27909 Find out how to take care of your teeth with our top tips for a celebrity style smile! We’ve all seen the bright white celebrity smiles,... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/27909 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/pain-relief-without-the-pills-27595 An introduction to alternative medicine and complementary therapies   Some of us think that the only way to cure a headache (and other... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27595 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/good-fats/bad-fats-e28093-whats-what-27594 Find out how to reduce your bad fats without compromising on taste…   We all need some fat in our diet because it helps our body absorb... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27594 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/ask-the-expert-breast-cancer-18653 Can using deodorant — or even wearing an under-wired bra — cause breast cancer? Martin Ledwick RN, Head Information Nurse at Cancer... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18653 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/first-aid-at-home-27591 So many accidents can happen in the home, and just knowing a few basic first aid skills can make such a difference.   Some common... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27591 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/thanks-to-screening-my-children-still-have-a-mother Fiona Jones, 37, from Surrey has received a 12-month all-clear, following treatment for cervical cancer. The mother of two urges other... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20616 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/gynaecological-health-one-womans-experience-of-ovarian-cancer-23496 Laurain Chapman from East Sussex was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer five years ago. Following a course of chemotherapy and a... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23496 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/help-when-taking-medication-27590 We all live busy lives, but for some people, forgetting to take important medication could have serious consequences… If you regularly use... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27590 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-expert-qa-on-ovarian-cancer-23494 For Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, we speak to Professor Usha Menon, Head of the Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre at University... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23494 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/ill-never-forget-the-day-i-was-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-18478 Sally Harris, 49, from York, is a member services advisor at the Benenden Healthcare Society. Here she talks about her treatment for breast... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18478 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/the-flu-jab-%e2%80%93-are-you-eligible-27589 With winter approaching, now is the time to start thinking about preparing your body for the elements.   Although we don’t like to think... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27589 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/cervical-cancer-update-20619 Why attending a routine smear test is still the best way to protect against this preventable condition. Cervical cancer is the second most... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20619 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/health-mot The personal health check designed to give you peace of mind The car owner’s amongst us have no choice in getting our cars... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27719 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/left-brain-vs-right-brain Left Brain vs Right Brain Do you know your left brain from your right brain? The human brain is divided into two halves. The left side... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27712 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/keeping-healthy-at-work Keeping Healthy At Work There are a few little things that can help you keep healthy at work. They may seem quite simple, but they could... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/27721 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/take-eye-test Is it time you took an eye test? A simple eye test can reveal much more about your health than just poor eyesight – find out why... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27731 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/illegal-drugs-what-next-27181 How can the government win the war against drugs? Should it even be fighting a war? In light of the recently announced drugs strategy... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27181 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/secrets-of-the-gp-waiting-room-27180 As a working GP, Dr Phil Hammond sheds some light on doctor-patient communications and the benefits of what he calls FIPing vs... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27180 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/benhealth-news-july-2011-27179 Sunbed sense A new law that came into force this April prevents under-18s from using tanning salons or sunbeds at beauty salons and... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/27179 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/our-ivf-miracles-27178 Introducing the Society’s youngest additions, Nell and Amelia, born to members following successful treatment at the Benenden Fertility... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27178 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/charity-focus-action-medical-research-27177 Two of Dr Dawn Harper's three children were born prematurely so her athletic support for UK children’s charity Action Medical Research –... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/27177 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/a-country-practice-27176 Unflappable TV doctor, Dawn Harper, welcomes John Lyttle into her Cotswolds home to talk about the nation’s health, charity bike rides and... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27176 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/enjoying-the-great-outdoors-this-summer-27175 Writer and TV presenter, Martin Dorey, is a big fan of catching a wave or picking his own fruit come summer. Here are some highlights of... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27175 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/uk-travel-one-man-and-his-island-27174 Writer and TV presenter Martin Dorey spent the summer of 2010 touring the UK for his BBC2 programme, One Man and His Campervan. Along the... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27174 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-test-toning-footwear-27169 MBT Sirima: the gym bunny’s verdict Style: very unfeminine-looking T-bar shoe. Comfort: rather hard to stand still in, although walking... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27169 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/fitness-for-feet-27168 This summer, thousands of us will be donning a pair of “toning” shoes in a bid to get fitter. Wendy Golledge investigates the science... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27168 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/rnlis-safety-tips-at-sea-and-at-the-seaside-27167 RNLI’s safety tips at sea: DO wear a lifejacket. DO get relevant training. DON’T leave shore without a means of calling for help. DON’T... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27167 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/life-saving-heroes-27166 With summer here at last – and RNLI staff members now eligible to join the Society – Karin Mochan meets the volunteers willing to risk... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27166 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/sun-safety-and-moles-27165 Sun-kissed summer skin, a sprinkling of freckles… But how can you tell a harmless beauty spot, freckle or mole from a potentially risky... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/27165 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/foreign-travel-top-tips-27164 Don’t imagine you can pop into a travel clinic the week before you jet off. “Seek advice at least three months before you fly, as... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/27164 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/summer-health-%e2%80%93-sorted-27163 Whether you’re enjoying the sun in the garden or on the beach, make sure you and your family keep your cool with our expert’s advice. Sun... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/27163 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/eat-your-way-to-good-hydration-26943 Think of hydration and many of us probably picture sports drinks, fresh juice or an ice-cool glass of water. Perhaps a lesser-known fact is... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/26943 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/holiday-health-kit-26942 Some handy ideas and packing tips to help you and your family make the most of your summer holiday. In addition to the usual painkillers,... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/26942 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/water-consumption-what-you-need-to-know-26944 It has become widely accepted that to keep hydrated and healthy we should be drinking six to eight glasses of water a day. But where did... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/26944 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-26-july-2011-26971 Muscular dystrophy hope A drug trial involving patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (a condition characterised by progressive muscle... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/26971 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/how-to-use-sunscreen-26873 Baffled by the wide choice of sun-care products in the shops? Find out how to choose and apply sun cream with this helpful Q&A. Why... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/26873 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/samaritans-your-friend-in-need-26872 Find out how the charity provides emotional support to those in need, with its awareness campaign this month. What does Samaritans... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/26872 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-18-july-2011-26928 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Rise in middle-aged cancers Cancer rates among men and women in their forties and... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/26928 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/sunbed-sense-26871 If you're tempted to use a sunbed ahead of a beach holiday – or to prolong your tan once you're back – then think again. It's better to... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/26871 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/how-to-handle-holiday-handovers-26777 Whether you're going on holiday or taking over somebody else’s work, it's important to treat others as you would want to be treated,... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/26777 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/summer-activities-for-older-teens-26776 The holidays are the perfect time to get out and about, be inspired and even build up that all-important CV. Here are a few suggestions for... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/26776 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/faq-on-travellers-thrombosis-26778 People are much more adventurous these days, and holidays or business trips often involve extended journeys by boat, car, coach, plane or... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/26778 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-11-july-2011-26846 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Stem cell treatment for angina A radical new treatment for patients with chronic chest... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/26846 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/midnight-walks-for-charity-26655 If you need a little encouragement to get out into the fresh air, what about joining one of these women-only walks? You'll be raising money... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/26655 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/summer-fun-for-all-the-family-26654 If you're planning a weekend outing with the kids – or worrying how you'll keep them entertained over the holidays – here are a few of our... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/26654 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-04-july-2011-26779 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Care costs are to be capped at £35K Age UK has welcomed the Dilnot Commission's... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/26779 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/mans-best-friend-26656 Dogs and humans have worked side by side for centuries and Canine Partners is continuing the tradition by training dogs to help people with... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/26656 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/how-to-stay-active-on-holiday-26414 If you've spent weeks getting ready to hit the beach with a pre-holiday diet or fitness routine, don't worry about undoing all the good... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/26414 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/enjoying-your-greens-this-summer-26411 It's the time of year when getting five portions – or more – of fruit and vegetables a day seems ridiculously easy. There's so much... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/26411 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/expecting-twins-or-triplets-26413 Getting ready for the new arrival is a busy time of excitement, preparation and even uncertainty for any parent. And if it's twins – or... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/26413 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-27-june-2011-26499 Health articles hitting the headlines this week "Lean gene" link to heart disease A new study has identified a gene that... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/26499 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/tennis-is-such-a-physically-demanding-sport-26272 Elena Baltacha, Britain's highest-ranked female tennis player, reveals how being diagnosed with a chronic liver disease hasn't stopped her... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/26272 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-20-june-2011-26123 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Home care failing over 65s The Equality and Human Rights Commission is concerned that... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/26123 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/moules-in-coconut-milk-and-coriander-26268 Martin Dorey, the presenter of BBC2's One Man and his Camper Van, explains how to make this delicious recipe for two people, using fresh... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/26268 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/health-benefits-of-tennis-25549 A Dutch study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine a little while ago has confirmed what many of us already knew – that... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/25549 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-13-june-2011-26451 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Poor footwear to blame for arthritis Osteoarthritis is on the increase, with 60 per... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/26451 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/summer-eye-health-25548 To help you look after your eyes when it's sunny, we asked Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, a spokesman for the College of Optometrists, for some... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/25548 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/focus-on-mens-health-25498 The Men's Health Forum (MHF) is urging people to go online for Men's Health Week, 13 to 19 June, in a bid to get them feeling fit and... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/25498 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/how-to-get-a-six-pack-25499 If you're worried about baring your beer belly this summer, turn flab into abs with these expert tips. Body-building foods Before you... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/25499 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/giving-blood-at-work-25497 Did you know that 96 per cent of us rely on the other four per cent to give blood? You could do something amazing for World Blood Donor Day... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/25497 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-06-june-2011-25523 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Advice for travellers to Germany The source of an E. coli outbreak that has left 22... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/25523 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/top-5-summer-health-tips-25454 Sun protection Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun, or so the saying goes. The sun is at its highest at noon and... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/25454 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-31-may-2011-25471 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Alcohol admissions top 1 million The number of alcohol-related NHS hospital admissions... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/25471 Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/osteoporosis-prevention-and-treatment-25459 How to help prevent osteoporosis, with lifestyle tips from the National Osteoporosis Society. If you've already been diagnosed, the charity... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/25459 Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/osteoporosis-q-a-25458 To mark the National Osteoporosis Society's25th anniversary we take a look at who's most at risk. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/25458 Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/when-was-your-last-eye-test-25457 We all want to look after our sight. The College of Optometrists recommends that everyone has an sight test every two years, unless advised... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/25457 Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-23-may-2011-25380 Health articles hitting the headlines this week New clue for Parkinson's Disease A scientist at Louisiana State University has found... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/25380 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/your-medicine-cabinet-25318 Having the right kit is essential when dealing with those minor mishaps and everyday ailments. Here, pharmacist Stephen Riley provides some... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/25318 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/activities-for-summer-half-term-25316 1) Kid-friendly events If you're stuck for something to do with the kids this half-term, then National Family Week has something for... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/25316 Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/celebrating-family-life-25315 From children to parents and grandparents, there's something for everyone during National Family Week. It's a celebration of the best of... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/25315 Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/multiple-sclerosis-qa-25317 To mark the charity's awareness week, we ask Jo Sopala, director of fundraising and marketing at the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, to explain... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/25317 Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/taking-care-of-business-24852 To support mental wellbeing at work – the campaign being run by the mental health charity Mind – here's the story of one company that seems... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/24852 Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/feeling-the-strain-at-work-24850 According to a recent survey*, work is stressing us out. So what can employers do to help support their staff? A major campaign sets out... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/24850 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-17-may-2011-25226 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Life-saving lessons in schools The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has called for... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/25226 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/top-tips-for-a-happier-workplace-24851 As part of its Taking Care of Business campaign, leading mental health charity Mind has put together some expert advice on how to improve... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/24851 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/bhf-celebrates-50th-birthday-24849 Congratulations to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as it celebrates half a century of live-saving research. The charity is bringing the... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24849 Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/a-dignified-end-24813 With so many euphemisms for it in English, it's easy to skirt around the topic of dying. However, a charity is encouraging people to talk... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24813 Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news-digest-9-may-2011-24818 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Rise in benefit claims Mental health problems have overtaken musculoskeletal disorders,... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24818 Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/shape-up-for-summer-24812 Whether you want to tone up, lose a few extra pounds or improve your fitness levels, now’s the time to get started. If the early spring... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24812 Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/tried-and-tested-salt-therapy-24810 What is salt therapy? Apparently it was the ancient Greeks who first discovered that salt mines and natural salt caves  can help ease... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24810 Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/a-fighting-spirit-24809 At the age of 20, Matt Rhodes was serving with the Dorset and Devonshire Regiment and had already completed tours in Germany, Canada and... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24809 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-03-may-2011-24726 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Heart attacks worse in the morning A new study published in the British Medical Journal... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24726 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/autism-the-facts-24688 More than half a million people in the UK have autism (that’s one in 100). Boys and men are more likely to be affected than girls or women.... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/24688 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/first-aid-requirements-for-employers-24683 A guide to safeguarding staff health and making sure you are prepared for health emergencies in the workplace People can suffer injuries... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/24683 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/garden-your-way-to-health-24690 There’s so much more to gardening than digging or weeding, says garden designer Helen Birch, who wants us all to enjoy the health benefits... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24690 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/herbal-medicine-an-experts-view-24684 With more and more people turning to herbal remedies, we ask Susan Curtis, Director of Natural Health at Neal's Yard Remedies, to explain... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24684 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/benhealth-news-april-2011-24686 What is wellness coaching? Since Kate Middleton hired a wellness coach to help her prepare for this month’s royal nuptials, the demand for... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24686 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/chris-tarrant-his-final-answer-24685 The popular presenter talks to benhealth editor Karin Mochan about his biggest passions – from fishing and cricket to the future of his... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24685 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/malaria-update-travel-health-24682 Last year, singer Cheryl Cole’s spell in hospital served to remind us how serious malaria can be – and the importance of taking... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24682 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/not-so-little-britain-the-obesity-crisis-24687 What can be done about our country’s obesity epidemic? And who, if anyone, is to blame? Four experts share their views on a weighty health... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24687 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/travel-health-expert-tips-24681 Going abroad this summer? Follow our handy guide to staying healthy overseas There are few things more exciting than planning a trip... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/24681 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/stay-healthy-this-spring-24626 Now the days are longer and getting warmer, the great outdoors – from back gardens to countryside hikes – is tempting us out of our homes.... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24626 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/how-to-explain-illnesses-to-children-24524 Every mum and dad wants the best for their child, but even the most skilful parenting doesn't stop kids from getting sick from time to... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/24524 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/the-insiders-beauty-secrets-24527 ‘The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible’, written by Sarah Stacey and Jo Fairley, is billed as the ultimate guide to growing older gorgeously. Here... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24527 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/traditional-herbal-medicines-natures-best-24525 Natural remedies have been around for thousands of years and many of us use them every day, often without even realising. But are they... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/24525 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/family-nutrition-the-eatwell-plate-24523 Keeping tabs on what we eat isn’t always easy when we’re busy. Find out how using the Eatwell plate as a guide can make it a whole lot... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/24523 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/mental-wellbeing-mind-your-head-24526 One in five of us feels stressed every day. But there is a way you can learn to deal with whatever life throws at you. Follow our simple... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24526 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/nine-things-you-need-to-know-about-eggs-24522 How confusing are eggs? We’re told they’re a good source of protein, but bad for our cholesterol. We’ve been advised to go to work on one... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/24522 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/cooking-with-broccoli-a-superfood-recipe-24521 Tom Aikens' Broccoli & Blue Stilton Soup (serves 4 as a starter) Ingredients 400g broccoli florets and stalks cut into small... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/24521 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news-digest-18-april-2011-24535 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Bees to join MRSA fight? One of the World Health Organization's campaigns this year is... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24535 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/seasonal-greens-broccolis-health-benefits-24520 Whether it’s the green variety (also known as calabrese) or the purple-sprouting broccoli popular in the spring, this humble vegetable can... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/24520 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/how-to-avoid-rsi-in-the-work-place-15550 Legally, your employer has a duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/15550 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:26:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/i-hadnt-thought-of-parkinsons-24433 Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease was a huge shock for ex-policeman Steve Beech, now 62. But with fantastic support from his family,... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24433 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/mental-health-issues-removing-the-stigma-24434 Although mental health problems are common, and can affect anyone, many of us treat those affected in a different way to people with a... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24434 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/olympic-sports-old-and-new-24435 If you're feeling inspired by the 2012 Olympics and fancy having a go at something new, what about one of the less mainstream disciplines?... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24435 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/depression-at-work-24431 When Yasmin Miller, 39, was hit by depression, she felt useless and couldn’t understand how she had ever managed to keep her job. Now,... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/24431 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/depression-treatment-options-24432 Once someone has been diagnosed with depression, their GP will be able to talk through the treatment options available. A combination of... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24432 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/depression-mental-health-fact-file-24429 It's Depression Awareness Week (11-15 April, 2011) and, with close to three million people living with diagnosed depression at any one time... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24429 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news-digest-11-april-2011-24443 Health articles hitting the headlines this week CO2 linked to hay fever rise A European study has linked carbon dioxide emissions to... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24443 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/mental-health-what-are-the-main-signs-of-depression-24430 Feeling sad or upset is a perfectly normal reaction to day-to-day events and experiences that are stressful – and will generally pass.... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24430 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/take-a-first-aid-course-and-save-a-life-24428 When the publishing company she works for sent Jessica Tooze, 28, for training with St John Ambulance, it gave the sub-editor from south... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24428 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/conditions-%e2%80%93-what-is-parkinsons-disease-24358 Parkinson's Disease is a neurological condition affecting approx 120,000 people in the UK – that's one in 500. Dopamine-producing cells in... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24358 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/parkinsons-disease-%e2%80%93-treatment-options-and-research-24359 Treatment for Parkinson's As people experience the condition in different ways, a tailored approach is probably best when it comes to... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24359 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/doesnt-everyone-want-to-run-a-marathon-24354 Emily Trant, from west London, tells benhealth editor Karin Mochan why she's running the London marathon this year. The 30-year-old is... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24354 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/health-conditions-update-on-autism-24353 Over half a million people in the UK have autism, so there's a good chance that you know someone with an autism spectrum disorder, or whose... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/24353 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/plant-power-healing-herbal-remedies-24357 Spring is the perfect time to get outside and start communing with our natural surroundings. And what better opportunity to discover the... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24357 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/dont-be-an-april-fool-24348 So we've all survived another April 1st – hopefully without too many a red face. But what do we really know about this annual event? We... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24348 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news-digest-4-april-2011-24372 Health articles hitting the headlines this week GP consortia leading reform A further 43 GP practices have been named as “pathfinders”,... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24372 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/if-you-do-one-thing-this-month-focus-on-your-own-wellbeing-for-world-health-day-24350 Make the most of World Health Day on 7 April 2011 by having a “be good to yourself” day. Make your personal wellbeing your focus with these... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24350 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/world-health-day-qa-24349 What is World Health Day? Every year, since 1950, World Health Day has been celebrated on April 7. The World Health Organization (WHO)... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24349 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/is-there-a-cure-to-ibs-16108 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a bit of an enigma. We don’t really fully understand what causes it or how to explain why some people get... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/16108 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:58:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/-24232 Hay fever: My child looked like he’d gone five rounds with Mike Tyson! West Midlands-based James Bibby, now aged 20, had suffered from hay... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/24232 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/-24231 For many of us, the coming months bring mixed fortunes. One in five of the UK population will be sniffling and sneezing their way through... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/24231 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/-24233 Hay fever: preventing and treating the symptoms When it comes to dealing with hay fever, there are essentially three main paths to... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/24233 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news-digest-28-march-2011-24272 Health articles hitting the headlines this week Price affects dental choices A new survey from the NHS Information Centre has found... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24272 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/family-health-makeover-three-months-on-23558 In the January edition of benhealth magazine, we gave Benenden Healthcare Society member Jenny Poulter and her family a “health makeover”.... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/23558 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-blog/health-news-digest-march-23rd-2011-24054 Health articles hitting the headlines this week   NHS guidelines for patient care The Department of Health is introducing new guidelines... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/24054 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/-24229 Health benefits of cycling: the facts With petrol prices soaring to unprecedented heights, switching from four wheels to two is becoming... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/24229 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-alternative-therapies-and-the-menopause-23559 Could complementary therapies be the answer, if you’re looking for a natural helping hand during the menopause? Although there is limited... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23559 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-menopause-23556 All you need to know about the menopause and how to take it in your stride  Every woman will go through the menopause, or “the change”,... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23556 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/womens-health-signs-and-symptoms-of-the-menopause-23557 All women experience the menopause differently. Here is some expert advice on what to expect and practical tips on how to cope with the... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23557 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/why-purchase-healthcare-from-a-mutual-or-friendly-society-14426 When prompted to consider your heathcare needs, how do you know which product is right for you, and which provider to choose?  Mutual and... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/14426 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:24:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/be-prepared-look-after-your-health-and-wellbeing-14417 Why do people purchase personal healthcare? Key life stages, such as the birth of children, often prompts people to consider the... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/14417 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:56:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/tuberculosis-update-world-tb-day-24-march-23555 In 1905 the organisation that would become Benenden Healthcare Society was founded to treat postal workers with tuberculosis. More than a... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23555 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/insomnia-what-causes-it-and-how-to-treat-it-23499 Expert advice on what might lie behind your sleep problems - and what you can do to overcome them For anyone who slept badly last night,... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/23499 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-14-march-2011-23539 What we’re reading this week UK to learn from psychiatric care in the US With patients now rumoured to include John Galliano, The Meadows... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/23539 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/if-you-do-one-thing-this-month-spring-clean-your-home-23498 Unless you love cleaning, you’re probably happy to simply spray some multi-surface cleaner now and then and perform a somewhat rudimentary... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/23498 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/charity-focus-red-nose-day-23493 Working to help improve the health of those in need in the UK and overseas It’s time to dig deep for a host of worthwhile causes, get... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/23493 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/stopping-smoking-getting-the-best-help-23412 When it comes to choosing the right nicotine patches or getting a prescription for Champix, there are a baffling number of options. QUIT... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/23412 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/this-time-ive-stopped-smoking-for-good Benenden Healthcare Society member Teresa Davis started smoking in her teens. Here the 60-year-old from Chigwell in Essex describes how... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/23411 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/brain-training-scientific-fact-or-science-fiction-23414 We ask Dr Anne Corbett, from the Alzheimer’s Society, whether these increasingly popular games and puzzles can really improve mental... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23414 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/prostate-cancer-awareness-23413 An overview of this common men’s health issue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in March What do TV presenter Julia Bradbury, actor Max... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23413 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/employers-guide-to-a-smokefree-workforce-23410 Some practical ways to support members of staff who want to quit smoking Since being introduced in England in 2007, the smokefree... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/23410 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-7-march-2011-23437 What we’re reading this week Cash boost for NHS research projects Over the next five years, the Department of Health will be investing... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/23437 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/guide-to-snoring-23193 Some common causes of snoring and what can be done about it If you’re one of the 41.5 per cent of the UK adult population that snores – or... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/23193 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-e28093-28-february-2011-23293 What we’re reading this week   Rescue package for health charities The Department of Health is stepping in to provide financial... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/23293 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/how-to-beat-cravings-23191 Some Benenden Society members share their tips for sticking to their healthy resolutions – and keeping cravings at bay “If you have a... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/23191 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/fairtrade-fortnight-the-health-and-wellbeing-benefits-23190 We take a look into how supporting Fairtrade is good for farm workers around the world – and for you, too! Here are some ideas for... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/23190 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/family-food-made-easy-22939 Nutritionist Zoe Harcombe helps take the hard work out of healthy eating… “If you stick to one really simple principle, the whole family... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/22939 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/overeating-and-obesity-the-big-problem-22941 Weighing up the obesity epidemic in the UK and the US It seems to be constantly in the news, but just how serious a problem is the obesity... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/22941 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/low-fat-high-taste-alternative-snacks-22943 Can’t get through the morning without your 11am biscuit break? We’ve uncovered some low-fat, high-taste snack alternatives that won’t break... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/22943 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/if-you-do-one-thing-this-month-work-your-proper-hours-22938 Address your work-life balance With one in five UK workers regularly putting in unpaid overtime and cases of work-related stress doubling... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/22938 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/skincare-acne-22937 What you need to know about preventing, or treating, acne Skin problems generally start during puberty and can dent many a teenager’s... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/22937 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/health-news-digest-21-february-2011-23076 What we’re reading this week Watch your blood pressure Scientists have developed a new device that can record the blood pressure in the... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/23076 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/i-struggled-with-food-for-a-whole-decade-a-case-study-about-bulimia-22935 Successful businesswoman Suzan Clements, 51, from Nottingham, spent over 10 years battling the eating disorder bulimia. Here she tells... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/22935 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/information-about-eating-disorders-and-how-to-get-help-22933 Caused by anything from self-esteem issues to traumatic events, eating disorders can affect up to eight per cent of women at some point in... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/22933 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/heart-friendly-recipes-22796 Eat your way to a healthier heart this month, with the Healthy Heart Recipe Finder from the British Heart Foundation. This new, free... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/22796 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/the-health-benefits-of-horse-riding-22804 Saddle up and reap the health benefitsIn recent years, there have been a number of studies claiming that animal lovers enjoy significant... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/22804 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/are-you-ready-to-run-a-marathon-22787 If you’ve ever been inspired by the London Marathon, discover the right way to run for your fitness type The marathon is an inspiring... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/22787 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/food-file-salt-22798 It seems we’re always being told to cut down on salt, but what can too much salt do too our health? A shake of salt on a portion of chips... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/22798 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/dont-overrate-overtime-22784 Why burn-out is bad for business and how to reduce stress at work As an employer, you might think that staff putting in extra hours can... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/22784 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-14-february-2011-22914 What we’re reading this week Failings in elderly care The Health Service Ombudsman has found that the NHS is failing to treat older... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/22914 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/work-your-proper-hours-22786 Your health in the balance Over five million people in the UK regularly do unpaid overtime. The average person works so hard, says the... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/22786 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/are-you-at-risk-of-heart-disease-21650 Could your lifestyle be increasing your chances of a heart problem? Read on for the lowdown on the factors that turn the odds against you  ... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/21650 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/take-it-to-heart-21648 Heart disease is known to be the number one cause of death internationally. Here we take a look at how the risk factors in some... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/21648 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/gold-heart-badge-appeal-21667 To mark the Variety Club’s 20th annual fundraising campaign, we take a look at some of the charity’s achievements to date When the... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21667 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-7-february-2011-22135 What we’re reading this week Exercise combats sick leave The first Monday in February is thought to be the day when most people ring in... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/22135 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/top-lifestyle-tips-for-looking-after-your-heart-21645 A few simple tweaks to your everyday habits could lead to a happier, healthier heart 1. Follow the three-part rule A healthy diet,... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21645 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/hearty-fish-and-baby-vegetable-stew-recipe-21533 You’ll love this healthy recipe from The Food Doctor’s new book, How Not To Get Fat – Your Daily Diet. Perfect for lunch or supper, it’s... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/21533 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-31-january-2011-21602 What we’re reading this week Grow your way to health Grow your way to health A recent study published by the journal Environmental... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/21602 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/no-one-told-me-it-could-affect-my-hearing-21345 As an avid gig goer, former bass player in a band and DJ for the past 15 years, Eddy Temple-Morris has been exposed to loud music for... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/21345 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/bowel-cancer-symptoms-and-screening-20652 Find out about the warning signs to look out for and how to take part in the bowel cancer screening programme The bowel cancer screening... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20652 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/the-bottom-line-20620 Need-to-know information about bowel cancer and what people can do to look after their health According to the latest available figures... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20620 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/im-finally-in-an-exercise-routine-i-enjoy-21061 Helen Hill, a college lecturer from West Yorkshire, explains how she found the motivation to stick to a healthy exercise regime. Like... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/21061 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/the-perfect-start-to-your-day-21060 Eating a healthy breakfast fires up the metabolism, giving you the energy you need to get going. Get munching with these helpful hints.... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/21060 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/benhealth-waist-away-challenge-exercise-20518 If you’re looking for some tried and tested ways to firm up a jelly belly, Nuffield Health’s Phil Wilde has some tried and tested... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20518 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/benhealth-waist-away-challenge-lifestyle-factors-20612 Can you pinch an inch? Get in trim with these practical, tried-and-tested tips from Nuffield Health’s Chris Jones. TIP 1: Focus on stress... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20612 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/childs-play-20685 From reassuring anxious parents to making glittery fairy wands, it’s all part of the job description for the paediatrics team at Benenden... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/20685 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/are-hospitals-failing-our-children-20675 With NHS reforms on the horizon, there is growing concern that the UK’s paediatric provision could worsen . Here, the experts debate... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/20675 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/focus-on-your-health-20682 In this decade-by-decade guide to improving your fitness and wellbeing, Rosalind Ryan reveals the experts’ diet and exercise tips for... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20682 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-24-january-2011-20511 What we’re reading this week Importance of regular screen breaks A study of 4,700 people published by the European Heart Journal suggests... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/20511 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/january-benhealth-news-20672 Calling all chocoholics Just in time to save us from the new year detox, some information that sounds too good to be true – chocolate is... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/20672 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/mother-of-all-makeovers-20678 The Poulters wanted help to improve their family mealtimes and put the fun back into exercise. Follow them on their road to a healthier... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/20678 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/sumo-and-stuff-it-20688 Two clever ways to wrestle with whatever life throws at you, neither of which will require you to wear an over-sized nappy, promises Dr... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20688 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/winter-sun-20681 They say travel broadens the mind – but it also benefits your health, both physically and spiritually. Get inspired with our winter break... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20681 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/back-health-prolapsed-disc-20034 Backache is a common complaint and can be both painful and incapacitating. But what can you do if a disc problem is behind it? The spine... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20034 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/a-fistful-of-fitness-dvds-20022 It takes more than a glowing celebrity on the cover to guarantee a workout DVD is fit for purpose. We’ve put on our funkiest leotard and... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20022 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/exercise-how-to-get-started-20020 Full of good intentions to begin a fitness regime but not quite sure how to start, or where you left your motivation? Here’s how to fire up... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20020 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/if-you-do-one-thing-this-month-20019 Look after your family’s hair Anyone with school aged children should be getting ready for Bug Busting Day on 31 January. It’s one of... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/20019 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/osteoarthritis-at-a-glance-20026 Often thought to be an inevitable part of getting older, osteoarthritis can in fact affect people of any age. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/20026 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-17-january-2011-20017 What we’re reading this week Workplace satisfaction Having a job is more important to people than how much they are paid, according to... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/20017 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/another-day-another-diete280a6-19737 From Atkins to Dukan, we look at fad diets and some of their more outlandish claims. It’s seems there’s a new one hitting the headlines... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/19737 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/why-i-avoid-milk-and-cheesee280a6-19738 Rhodri Nicholl, 38, from north London, has followed a  dairy-free diet for the past five years for the sake of his skin. “I first started... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19738 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/blue-monday-19734 Find out why the third Monday in January is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year What is Blue Monday? The so-called most... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19734 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/food-intolerance-19732 With so much talk of people giving up wheat or dairy for health reasons, it seems that food intolerance is more widespread than ever. But... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/19732 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-10-january-2011-19730 What we’re reading this week £50 of vouchers for families The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has promised to invest £250... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19730 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/intolerance-or-allergy-19733 To tie in with this month’s Food Allergy Week, we take a look at the differences between food allergy and food intolerance. Food... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19733 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/how-fit-are-you-19620 Staying active is key to improving your health, boosting your mood and lowering your risk of developing major diseases as you grow older.... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19620 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/treating-sports-injuries-19624 Fitness expert Paul Quick gives his advice on identifying and treating common sports injuries Spot the signs There are two types of... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19624 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/ask-the-expert-the-benefits-of-detoxing-19618 Feeling the need to cleanse your system after a Christmas overload? We asked nutritional therapist Kate Cook for her detox advice What is... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19618 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/avoiding-common-sports-injuries-19622 Staying injury free while you exercise is all about taking a few simple preventative measures… Start slow If you’re new to exercise,... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19622 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/e2809cthis-january-im-going-toe280a6e2809d-19621 Society members share their resolutions for a healthier, happier 2011 Sue Daniels, 49, Maghull “As 2011 is the year I hit the big 5-0, I... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19621 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/dates-for-your-diary-19615 Some red letter days for health to look out for in 2011 4 January 2011: The cost of being ill goes up Announced in last year’s budget,... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19615 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/healthcare-in-2010-19523 A review of the some of the big health-related stories of the year Goodbye PCTs It was called the biggest NHS shake-up in history. In... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19523 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/christmas-is-for-carers-too-19518 The holidays can be tough for full-time carers. So what should they do if there’s a crisis over the festive season? After all, even Santa... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19518 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/winter-activities-with-the-kids-19517 Now they’ve broken up for the holidays, how do avoid keeping the little treasures cooped up at home? We have some suggestions to get you... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19517 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/gobble-gobble-19516 Open sandwiches Go continental with a Danish open sandwich – you virtually halve the calories as there’s half the carbs.  Take a slice of... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/19516 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-19515 What we’ve been reading… New regional treatment centre (RTC) The Nuffield Health York Hospital has been named as the latest RTC offering... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19515 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/sexual-health-update-19422 To mark World AIDS Day in December, we review the latest facts and figures on HIVDid you know that every 77 minutes somebody in the UK is... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19422 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/a-christmas-story-19420 For the first time in years, Helen is looking forward to spending Christmas Day out of the cold. Last Christmas, Helen* was sleeping in a... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19420 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/winter-wellbeing-19421 Top tips for heating your home It’s winter, fuel prices are on an upward spiral and many of us are wondering about the best ways to keep... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19421 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/hangover-cures-19424 From aspirin to hair of the dog, we look at what really works The fact of the matter is that there’s no guaranteed cure for a hangover.... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19424 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-13-december-2010-19416 What we’ve been reading… Eating out with confidence… When visiting your local restaurant or café, you’ll soon be able to see its food... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19416 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/have-a-happy-spend-less-christmas-19282 Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, but there’s one part of the festivities we could do without – the expense. But a little careful... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19282 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/your-winter-health-handbook-19276 If you’re lucky enough to avoid the usual coughs and colds, here’s what you need to know about the other ailments that often put in an... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19276 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/3-in-4-asthma-admissions-avoidable-19295 Child Asthma Every 17 minutes, a child is admitted to hospital with asthma, the country’s most common long-term medical condition.... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19295 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/a-recipe-for-success-19243 Phil Vickery, This Morning’s resident chef, talks to Kate Crockett about family life in the country, his approach to feeding kids and his... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19243 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/better-late-than-never-19286 Lifestyle changes and medical advances over the past 20 years have led to a threefold increase in the number of women giving birth over the... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/19286 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/from-here-to-maternity-19242 “Here it is,” says Mohamed Hefni, smiling proudly. “One of the most up-to-date health labs you’ll find anywhere for IVF.” Mr Hefni is... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19242 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/future-vision-19293 Peering over your glasses to get someone in focus may soon be a thing of the past. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel have... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19293 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/iwhat-hearing-loss-and-the-mp3-19294 The recent revelation that the Ministry of Defence has had to issue orders to bandsmen to make sure they wear earplugs shows, yet again,... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19294 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/a-helping-hand-19280 Over 65 and dreading the next cold snap? Whether it’s the cost of heating your home or finding someone to do your shopping when it’s icy,... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19280 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/love-your-heart-19290 Heart disease is the UK’s biggest but, happily, most preventable killer. Wendy Golledge reveals some simple heart-friendly changes that... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19290 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/starting-over-at-60-19287 Through separation, divorce or the death of a partner, many of us can find ourselves suddenly single at 50 or 60. Here, Lesley Dobson... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19287 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/trust-me-im-a-junior-doctor-19289 How the Pope, Jimmy Savile and a lucky horseshoe saved the life of a premature baby – with a little help from a less experienced Dr... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19289 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/warm-and-well-19279 Keeping toasty can be tricky when winter’s in full swing, whatever your age. But for the elderly in particular, staying warm during the... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19279 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/wrapping-up-against-the-cold-19275 Winter and plummeting temperatures go hand in hand. Here’s how to stay warm and well when you venture outdoors. Ever feel like channeling... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19275 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-6-december-2010-19271 What we’ve been reading… Heartening results for NHS Survival rates for heart surgery in NHS hospitals are 25 per cent better than the... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19271 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/take-the-stress-out-of-christmas-19274 Be kind to yourself this year and follow these quick tips for less stress this December Christmas isn’t just about presents, tinsel and... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19274 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/alcohol-the-health-risks-in-your-glass-19206 Drinking can become a daily habit Drinking has become so much a part of daily life that, for many of us, having a glass of wine with an... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19206 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/alcohol-and-weight-gain-19213 You may be keeping track of the number of units you consume in a day, but are you also counting the number of calories you’re... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19213 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/alcohol-easy-ways-to-drink-less-19214 Prone to drinking a bit too much at the weekend? Try these tricks to help you cut back When a party’s in full swing, your good... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19214 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/alcohol-how-much-christmas-spirit-is-too-much-19216 Liver expert Dr Mark Wright, of Southampton General Hospital, answers our questions on drinking during the festive period Q: Does it... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19216 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/alcohol-know-your-limits-19215 Swot up on your recommended alcohol limits and make sure you’re looking out for your health The end of a long day, social gatherings with... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19215 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/alcohol-the-binge-drink-epidemic-19208 With so many headlines about Binge Britain, are we right to be concerned about our nation’s drinking habits? Many people are likely to... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19208 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-29-november-2010-19205 What we’re reading this week Get well soon … without antibiotics. This is the latest message from the Department of Health, with its... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19205 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/if-you-do-one-thing-this-month-19209 Spare a thought for the less fortunate during the festive period The high streets are decorated with bright lights and shops filled with... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19209 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/focus-on-diabetes-foot-health-19096 Why do people with diabetes have to pay particular attention to their feet? Your questions answered. Q: Why is foot care so important? A:... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19096 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/focus-on-diabetes-potential-complications-19093 Type 2 diabetes is an incurable condition that can have serious health implications if it goes untreated.While there is no cure for... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19093 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/day-surgery-the-pros-and-cons-19089 Advances in medical techniques and procedures mean that people are increasingly being spared an overnight stay in hospital. We take a look... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19089 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/focus-on-diabetes-advice-for-the-newly-diagnosed-19099 An overview of the treatments you can expect and how to find out more about your condition. Diabetes is a serious illness and, while there... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19099 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-22-november-2010-19179 What we’ve been reading… New data for World Diabetes Day A report entitled Diabetes in care homes has been published by Diabetes UK to... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/19179 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/living-with-type-1-diabetes-19097   Karen McTomney, from Newcastle upon Tyne, was taken by surprise when her young daughter was diagnosed with diabetes. Seven years on, she... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/19097 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/the-smoking-ban-an-update-18992 England went smoke-free on July 1, 2007. More than three years on, what noticeable difference has it made?   It was a bold step, heralded... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18992 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/my-gp-didnt-know-what-was-wrong-19000 When 50-year-old Peter Read, from Cardiff, had problems with his shoulder, Benenden Healthcare helped him get prompt treatment   “Some... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/19000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/lung-health-the-facts-18996 What you need to know about your lungs and the diseases that can affect them. It might even save your life…   It’s easy to take our lungs... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18996 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/protect-your-family-by-getting-a-carbon-monoxide-detector-for-your-home-18968 Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless poisonous gas, which takes the lives of over 50 people every year in the UK.... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18968 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/health-advice-on-the-high-street-18936 If you think you know what your pharmacist can do for you, think again. You might be missing out on their valuable expertise… Pharmacists... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18936 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-17-november-18965 What we’ve been reading… Stop taking the tablets? The Stroke Association has responded to a study published by the BMJ, on a potential... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18965 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/health-online-safe-surfing-18851 With 80 per cent of us turning to “Dr Google” before we visit our GP, here’s how to find safe, trustworthy health advice online Is there... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18851 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/wake-up-and-read-the-label-18931 When it comes to medications that can cause drowsiness, the experts believe we need a radical overhaul in medicine labelling to improve... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18931 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-8-november-2010-18923 What we’ve been reading… Alcohol worse than drugs A new study, published in The Lancet, has been hitting the headlines. When compared to... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18923 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-blog/meet-the-pharmacist-18937 It’s Ask Your Pharmacist Week (8-14 November), so we’ve turned the spotlight on one of the many hard-working pharmacists in the UK. Raj... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18937 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/beat-workplace-bullying-18849 Thought bullying was something that only went on in the playground? In fact, it affects one in eight of the workforce and is a major... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/18849 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/stress-do-you-know-the-signs-18847 You don’t need to be tearing your hair out to be stressed. Read on to see if you could spot the common symptoms… Stress affects us all in... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18847 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/stress-self-help-techniques-that-really-work-18848 Feeling under pressure? Try these simple steps to bring your stress levels back down Work issues, your kids, moving house or just a steady... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18848 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-3-november-2010-18838 What we’ve been reading…   Obesity levels and diabetes on the up According to GP records,diabetes diagnoses have increased by more than... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18838 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/living-with-allergies-18773 Easy steps to make your home as clean and allergen-free as possible Allergic reactions are caused by substances called allergens and the... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18773 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/new-funding-for-bowel-cancer-awareness-18769 The government is backing the fight against bowel cancer, the UK’s second biggest cancer killer. We look at how local and national health... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18769 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-27-october-2010-18767 What we're reading this week Stay active to stay sharp Research carried out by a team at Pittsburgh University has suggested that... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18767 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/half-term-events-18655 Our round-up of inspiring things to do with the kids — and some ideas for child-free destinations, too! Fun for kids If you’re keen for... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18655 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-20-october-2010-18649 What we’re reading this week People with ME not to give blood From November 1, anyone who’s previously had ME, or chronic fatigue... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18649 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/conditions-affecting-the-joints-18605 An introduction to common joint conditions and some self-care tips that may help Arthritis is the most common condition that affects the... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18605 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/back-care-self-help-18602 Some practical advice about treatment options for people living with back pain Back pain, and in particular persistent back pain that... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18602 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/looking-after-your-back-18600 Essential advice on how to care for your back and avoid an injury Many of us don’t realise how vital a healthy back is to our daily lives... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18600 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/back-care-an-overview-18599 Our guide to back pain and practical tips on prevention and treatment Back Care Awareness Week runs from October 11 to 15, 2010. For... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18599 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-13-october-2010-18617 What we’ve been reading this week Getting a good night’s sleep Women who get between five and six-and-a-half hours’ sleep every night... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18617 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/if-you-do-one-thing-learn-how-to-check-your-breasts-18486 Learn how to check your breasts October is breast cancer awareness month, so it’s as good a time as any to learn how to check your... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18486 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/cancer-screening-18485 What you need to know about screening for women’s cancers Most of us will know at least one person who has been affected by cancer. This... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18485 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/breast-cancer-awareness-18481 The facts about breast cancer “Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK,” says Carol Goodman from the charity... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18481 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-6-october-2010-18477 What we’ve been reading this week Ken Hom on prostate cancer The well-known chef has opened up about his shock at being diagnosed with... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18477 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/patient-choice-adults-18461 How to pick the right hospital for you If you need to a see a specialist, since April 2009 you’ve had the right to choose which hospital... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18461 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/choosing-a-paediatrics-ward-18459 A hospital admission can be unsettling for both you and your child, but choosing a ward where you both feel well looked after will help to... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18459 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/complementary-medicine-acupuncture-18457 What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a therapy designed to improve the overall wellbeing of a patient, rather than treating individual... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18457 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-29-september-2010-18456 What we’ve been reading this week Prompt action on meningitis Scientists at the Health Protection Agency have developed a tool to assess... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18456 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/an-active-pregnancy-18268 How to exercise when pregnant Running a marathon might be off the agenda for the next nine months, but that doesn’t mean you should stop... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18268 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/money-matterse280a6-18267 Bemused by benefits? Here’s how to get to grips with your maternity rights. Words Wendy Golledge From ovulation kits to pregnancy... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18267 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/age-matters-18266 Whether you’ve put off pregnancy because of your career or simply waited because you didn’t feel ready, find out the facts about becoming... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18266 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/have-a-healthy-pregnancy-18265 Now you’re pregnant, everyone will have advice to give — from what to eat to coping with morning sickness. We separate the the facts from... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18265 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/and-baby-makes-threee280a6-18264 Getting pregnant is about more than just the birds and the bees! How often you have sex, what you eat, even how stressed you are can make a... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18264 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-22-september-2010-18261 What we’ve been reading this week Single pill cure for malaria? Malaria hit the headlines this summer when pop star Cheryl Cole was... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18261 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/kids-nutrition-18262 An overview of the main vitamins and minerals children need Eating a healthy, balanced diet should provide your child with all the... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18262 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/boost-your-activity-levels-18118 Easy ways to get more exercise — without even noticing! How many times have we all said we wished we had time to go to the gym, play a... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/18118 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/common-childhood-illnesses-explained-18204 Nurseries and classrooms are breeding grounds for bugs, but just how do you help your child if he or she’s feeling unwell? Here’s our... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18204 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/food-for-all-the-family-18208 Nutritionist Zoe Harcombe gives our family of four some pointers about eating healthily The Higgins family from West Sussex kept a food... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18208 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-15-september-2010-18210 What we’ve been reading this week Long hours take their toll on unfit men A new study has found that unfit men working long hours are... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18210 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/childhood-vaccinations-18064 At a glance: inoculations for babies and children The best thing you can do for your child’s health is to make sure they have their... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18064 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/health-lessons-for-teens-leaving-home-18043 When a teen leaves for university or college, parents can worry that their health may slide. Who’s going to book their doctor’s... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18043 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/time-to-say-goodbye-18040 Is your teen heading off to university or college, or moving out for the first time? No matter how excited you are for them, you might get... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18040 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/vaccinations-for-teenagers-18063 Inoculations given to 13-year-olds to 18-year-olds Your teenager will need to have a booster jab for tetanus, diphtheria and polio. This... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18063 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/essential-vitamins-18054 Eating well to make sure you get the right nutrients. We all know we should try to eat healthily. The great news is that if you eat a... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/18054 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-8-september-2010-18070 What we’ve been reading this week Good for garlic breath According to a report in the Journal of Food Science, researchers have found... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18070 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/chronic-migraine-18046 New preventative treatment available on the NHS for chronic migraine.  One in seven adults in the UK is thought to suffer from migraines... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/18046 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/perfect-packed-lunches-18056 Make sure your child is getting the nutrients they need with these pre-planned menus from the School Food Trust. Every parent wants to... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/18056 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/choosing-a-paediatric-unit-12241 Caring for children An holistic approach to caring for the whole child is central to the entire ethos of the dedicated paediatric unit at... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/12241 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/banking-your-blood-17812 Giving blood Chocolates, flowers and DVDs all have their place but, when it comes to the ultimate feel-good gift, Lesley Dobson says... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/17812 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/benenden-hospital-care-you-can-trust-17815 Benenden Hospital Trust: a clean and comfortable hospital Whether you’re a patient or a visitor, no one wants to worry about... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17815 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/can-you-pinch-an-inch-17806 Yet another good reason to keep an eye on the scales! For the over 65s, having excess body fat around the waist, being obese and gaining... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/17806 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/dealing-with-separation-anxiety-18038 Parenting expert Judy Reith has some advice to make starting pre-school or nursery that little bit easier. So it's the end of the heady... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/18038 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/dont-come-dine-with-me-17811 The glorious – yet gruesome – tale of the world’s greatest self-experimenter, Dr Joseph Goldberger, and how he discovered the cause of a... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17811 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/five-steps-to-a-brighter-smile-17803 Why oral health is important Looking after our teeth could also benefit the heart, according to research linking unhealthy gums to... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17803 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/flexibility-for-all-17814 The benefits of flexible working With the coalition government keen to promote work-life balance, employment specialist Nick Golding... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/17814 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/good-news-for-your-lungs-17808 How’s your diet? People who eat healthily and get plenty of vitamin B6 and amino acid methionine may be reducing their risk of developing... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/17808 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/health-news-digest-1-september-2010-18049 What we’ve been reading this week Help for Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Society launched a major campaign last week — to encourage... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/18049 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/healthier-workplaces-17807 With the CBI reporting that UK sickness rates are at a 20-year low, Benenden Healthcare’s Head of Business Development Amanda Ludlow feels... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/17807 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/is-the-internet-making-us-lonely-17810 In the first of a brand new series of debates, we ask the experts whether modern technology is making our society more isolated. The... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/17810 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/top-marks-for-school-dinners-17813 An extra 320,000 pupils were eating in school canteens last year, according to the latest figures. As the new term starts, we take a look... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/17813 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/how-to-buy-healthcare-for-you-and-your-family-14428 Firstly, you need to establish which type of health cover suits your needs. Women's health insurance, for example, or family health... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/14428 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:44:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/in-praise-of-napping-17505 ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your pilot is feeling a bit drowsy and is taking a nap.’ Perhaps not an announcement to inspire confidence when... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/17505 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-benenden-charitable-trust-co-ordinator-17504 Meet Amanda Shaw, the Subsidiaries & Charities Co-ordinator for the Benenden Charitable Trust. Q Describe a typical day A Every day... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/17504 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/prostate-drug-17502 A drug already used in men with enlarged prostates seems to cut the risk of prostate cancer developing, a large international study has... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/17502 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/singing-success-17503 Scientists have taught stroke patients to talk again by si Scientists have taught stroke patients to talk again by singing instead of... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17503 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/everyday-cycling-17498 Anyone who has decided to swap the car for a bicycle has a wide range of styles of bicycle available now, including mountain bikes, racing... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/17498 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/talking-rhubarb-17496 More than seventy years after ‘rhubarb mania’ gripped pre-war Britain, the fruity vegetable is the subject of a renaissance. benhealth... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/17496 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/a-teenagers-view-of-living-with-asthma-17494 Teenager Daniel Triffitt is proof that even with asthma, it is possible to achieve anything. Despite being diagnosed with the condition... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17494 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/injury-time-common-sporting-injuries-17495 Can we expect an increase in sports injuries due to the World Cup? benhealth’s Tim Walker looks at the football injuries even the magic... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/17495 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/living-with-asthma-17493 Asthma causes Britain to lose 12.7 million working days every year, but, as benhealth discovered, being diagnosed with the condition... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17493 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/forever-young-17491 More and more people are living longer. But what is ageing and how can we retain our youth? ...benhealth’s Tim Walker reports. What... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/17491 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/sunbed-use-can-be-addictive-17490 Researchers say people who use sunbeds may become addicted to the tanning effects. A US study found that a third of people who use... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17490 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/childhood-cancer-gene-discovery-17489 Scientists have identified two genes linked to Wilms’ tumour – a type of childhood kidney cancer. The genes – MYCN and FBXW7 – provide an... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17489 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/dont-ignore-the-spare-tyre-risk-17488 People are unaware of the health dangers of carrying excess weight around the waist, A poll of more than 2,000 people showed that most... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17488 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/boost-to-autism-research-17487 A new website has been launched to support the work of the Wales Autism Research Centre based at Cardiff University. The centre has been... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/17487 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/pregnancy-exercise-benefits-babies-17486 Light exercise during pregnancy can help the future health of a child, say researchers. Overweight mothers are more likely to have larger... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/17486 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/living-with-dementia-16100 Childhood sweethearts Mick and Elaine Moody have been living with dementia since Elaine, 56, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/16100 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/can-you-really-die-of-embarrassment-16111 Sometimes, yes. And you can certainly do yourself some serious harm by not seeking help. Don't be embarrassed to talk about... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/16111 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-benenden-healthcare-events-manager-16110 We meet Peter Watson, Events Manager at Benenden Healthcare... Q Describe a typical day A There’s not really a typical day, one day I... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/16110 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/prostate-cancer-false-positives-16072 One in eight men tested for prostate cancer will be ‘positive’ when they do not have the disease, research shows. Screening with prostate... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/16072 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-news/genetic-studies-reveal-childhood-obesity-causes-16067 The loss of a key segment of DNA can lead to childhood obesity, according to a genetic study. Scientists from the Wellcome Trust Sanger... Health news http://www.benenden.org.uk/16067 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/happy-feet-16061 The importance of good foot health Whatever we do in our daily lives, our feet bear the brunt, carrying our full body weight to take us... Healthy lifestyle http://www.benenden.org.uk/16061 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/life-in-the-fast-lane-as-a-paramedic-16062 Saving someone’s life, being threatened with a knife or delivering a baby – not most people’s average day at work. But then, a paramedic’s... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/16062 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/a-la-maison-16056 Rosemary Shrager’s perfect meal at home Starter Tuna and prawn Salade Nicoise Main Best end of lamb with cauliflower puree,... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/16056 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/teenage-growing-pains-16060 Teenagers have a lot to contend with when it comes to health and wellbeing. But some would say the advice of a trustworthy adult is still... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/16060 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-modern-matron-16054 We meet Dee Farris, Modern Matron at Benenden Hospital. Q Describe a typical day A My days are varied, and to be truthful, that is... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/16054 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/fighting-talk-for-the-armed-forces-16059 Encouraging soldiers to talk through their traumatic experiences is now an accepted part of life in the Armed Forces. Defence Focus... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/16059 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/driving-with-dementia-16058 Driving can be hugely important to a person’s sense of independence and wellbeing. For some of my patients, who live in isolated... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/16058 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/a-day-in-the-life-of-carol-herd-head-gardener-benenden-hospital-12577 The weather and the seasons determine my daily activity. Autumn means hedge cutting, clearing, planting and catching up on the jobs we have... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/12577 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/pomegranate-muffins-recipe-12475 A tasty treat that children will love (makes 12) Ingredients 30g/2tbsp olive oil-based spread, melted 2 large free-range... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12475 Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/salmon-with-tomato-and-lime-sauce-recipe-12473 A healthy dinner for four (serves 4) Ingredients Half tbsp olive oil 4 large boneless salmon fillets 2 tomatoes,... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12473 Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/sick-notes-to-become-fit-notes-15708 The “Fit note” explained With effect from 6 April there will be a change in the way that doctors within the UK certify illness or injury.... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/15708 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/how-employers-can-prevent-rsi-15384 What is RSI? There are three misconceptions about what repetitive strain injury (RSI) is. The first of these is that it is in itself a... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/15384 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/choosing-a-health-cash-plan-for-your-family-14420 Why purchase a health cash plan? Every now and then we all need a helping hand with our health and wellbeing. As we choose to rely less on... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/14420 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/back-pain-the-painful-truth-14386 What back pain is costing you in sickness absence. Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/14386 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/easing-the-pain-of-back-health-14384 Finding a health professional to ease and treat your back pain. Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/14384 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/tips-to-prevent-pain-in-the-workplace-14388 How you can help to minimise disruption and absence in the workplace due to back pain. Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/14388 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/shahi-paneer-12529 This is a new dish and uses Poonam’s favourite Indian cheese and has kidney beans, sweet corn and fresh spinach for a healthy balance. It... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12529 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-deputy-theatre-manager-12541 A life in theatre Stella Wood, Benenden Hospital Describe a typical day at work Starting at 7.30am I check the operating lists and... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/12541 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/a-day-in-the-life-of-12534 Lou Appleton:A life front of house at Benenden Hospital Q Describe a typical day at work A I work full-time and from the start of the... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/12534 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-at-work/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-ward-sister-12536 Going the extra mile A day in the life of Julie Laidlaw, Sister, Princess Ward (day surgery) Benenden Hospital Q Describe a typical... Health at work http://www.benenden.org.uk/12536 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/baked-fruit-recipe-12443 Ideal for childrens’ breakfast Baked fruit (serves 4) If your oven is on and a shelf is spare, baked fruit is easy to prepare, and... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12443 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/family-health/benenden-hospitals-acclaimed-childrens-ward-12239 Happy to be here Benenden Hospital’s acclaimed paediatric unit offers personalised care for children aged six months to 16 years – with a... Family health http://www.benenden.org.uk/12239 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/borlotti-bean-and-pasta-broth-recipe-12459 A healthy lunch (serves 6) You can make this soup a meal in itself by reducing the stock to serve it like a casserole. You can also try... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12459 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-lifestyle/currying-favour-with-your-health-12525 Enjoying a curry doesn’t mean you have to be unhealthy Cooking spicy dishes the healthy way means you can enjoy delicious Asian food more... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12525 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-recipes-lamb-cassoulet-12518 Lamb cassoulet serves 4-6 people Ingredients For the cassoulet of beans: 3 tbsp olive oil 1 finely chopped onion 1... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12518 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/health-conditions/how-to-prepare-for-your-hospital-stay-12389 A mini guide Hospitals and medical procedures have always been fertile ground for comedy. “A pint? That’s nearly an armful...What’s the... Health conditions http://www.benenden.org.uk/12389 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.benenden.org.uk/healthy-living-advice/healthy-eating/traditional-chicken-and-rice-soup-recipe-12460 A tasty dinner treat (serves 6) Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped 300g carrots, finely... Healthy eating http://www.benenden.org.uk/12460 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT