Wednesday 14 January 2015

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HEALTH NEWS

ME: fear of exercise exacerbates chronic fatigue syndrome, say researchers

ME is characterised by fatigue, muscle aches and memory loss

Kings College researchers found patients who were able to overcome their fear about exercise showed the greatest improvement in symptoms

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Working more than 48 hours a week increases risk of alcohol abuse

Finnish researchers found that longer working hours increased the likelihood of higher alcohol use by 11 per cent.

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50 die under secret 999 policy

The alleged incident involved the East of England Ambulance Service

Terminally ill wait an hour for ambulance after 999 call downgrade by East of England ambulance trust

NHS bed blocking doubles, costing public purse £640m

Rise in 'bed blocking’ is costing the NHS £500,000 every day

The number of healthy hospital patients who have concluded treatment but cannot be discharged has almost doubled with an expected cost to the public of £640 million

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Dry January? I've already fallen off the wagon

Is it ever possible to go to a pub and just order a soft drink?

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How a caesarean could ruin your sex life

Women who have a Caesarean section are more likely to have children who will be overweight in adulthood

Huge numbers of Brazilian women are having c-sections to safeguard their sex lives. Except it could be having just the opposite effect. Daisy Buchanan explores why new mums feel so confused and ill-informed about sexual health post-childbirth

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Ed Miliband's claim he will 'weaponise' NHS is 'toxic', top doctor says

Labour leader Ed Miliband appearing on the Andrew Marr Show

Dr Clifford Mann, president of the College of Emergency Medicine, says Ed Miliband should stop treating the NHS like a 'political football'

Are we ignoring the sexual needs of disabled people?

2012 film The Sessions focused on a disabled man seeking intimacy

A new book sets out to educate care workers on the importance of sex to disabled men and women. But as a society, are we accepting of the sexual needs of the disabled man? Gareth May speaks to the book’s author to find out

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Want abs of steel? Try working out like a Viking

Viking fitness: the new exercise trend for 2015

They've dominated our TV screens, turned up on our tables... and now they're taking over our gyms. Here's why Viking fitness is the workout trend of the moment

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Women, we have nothing to fear from our tears

The ability to cry makes women the stronger sex

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Why Ed Miliband should be careful talking about the NHS

Emergency Department A&E at the Whittington Hospital

As the health service tops a poll of voters' concerns, James Kirkup suggests the issue isn't always a clear-cut winner for Labour

Fears that Britain's life expectancy is falling

Areas in north-west England have seen a 'sustained reduction' in life expectancy at the age of 85

Treatment for flu possible as scientists find healing protein

Currently there is no effective treatment for flu

Scientists at Washington State University believe that a nasal spray could be produced which boosts a protein so sufferers could sleep off the flu

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25 cancer drugs to be denied on NHS

Cameron pledges to lift restrictions on cancer drugs available on NHS

Charities have expressed outrage as the NHS announced plans to stop funding 25 treatments for cancer, including those for breast, prostate and bowel disease

David Cameron: Ed Miliband is 'wriggling like an eel' over 'weaponising' NHS

Prime Minister responds after Labour leader fails seven times on BBC's Andrew Marr show to deny using politically toxic expression to group of BBC executives

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Cafe creates whopping 8000 calorie breakfast

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Prince Andrew is 'a humongously good man', says Duchess of York

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Fitness Truths: how to stick to your 2015 fitness resolutions

Fitness Truths: the 2015 fitness resolutions

Made your New Year fitness resolutions and already slipped up? Then follow our fitness blogger Jean-Claude Vacassin's tips for making some better body changes that you'll stick to all year long

Cancer: a case of 'bad luck' or old age

Recent research shows that most cancers are due to 'bad luck' or an age-determined condition, so will this bring about a shift of what medicine and science can be expected to achieve.

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Tattoos are no longer permanent but removal can be a long and costly business

Rebecca Small having a tattoo removed from her ankle by therapist Danielle Young.

Ridding yourself of a tattoo is now possible with laser and injectable therapies or even surgery.

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Spa Spy: Gstaad Palace, Switzerland

Our sleuth investigates the curative claims of wellbeing retreats worldwide. This week: a glamorous spa in the Swiss mountains visited by celebrities and royalty

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Free fitness: January's hottest new workouts that you won't need to pay for

The New Year workout classes that won't cost you a penny from Nike, Frame, LuluLemon, SBC and GoodGym to boost those better body resolutions

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Dry January? I've already fallen off the wagon

Is it ever possible to go to a pub and just order a soft drink?

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How a caesarean could ruin your sex life

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Fitness Truths: how to stick to your 2015 fitness resolutions

Made your New Year fitness resolutions and already slipped up? Then follow our fitness blogger Jean-Claude Vacassin's tips for making some better body changes that you'll stick to all year long

Want abs of steel? Try working out like a Viking

They've dominated our TV screens, turned up on our tables... and now they're taking over our gyms. Here's why Viking fitness is the workout trend of the moment

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Women, we have nothing to fear from our tears

The ability to cry makes women the stronger sex

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Alternative medicine»

How to maximise your health: Simple nutrition advice

Wellbeing expert Marilyn Glenville explains how to improve your energy and self-awareness

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How to maximise your health: Understanding probiotics and antioxidants

A yoga instructor and wellbeing expert explains how to improve your energy and self-awareness

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Health hacks for busy people

A cancer researcher gives his top tips on simple ways you can improve your health

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How to maximise your health: Beating stress and anxiety

A yoga instructor and wellbeing expert explains how to improve your energy and self-awareness

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How to maximise your health: The best exercise and fitness tips

A yoga instructor and wellbeing expert explains how to improve your energy and self-awareness

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Health News»

ME: fear of exercise exacerbates chronic fatigue syndrome, say researchers

Kings College researchers found patients who were able to overcome their fear about exercise showed the greatest improvement in symptoms

Comments

Working more than 48 hours a week increases risk of alcohol abuse

Finnish researchers found that longer working hours increased the likelihood of higher alcohol use by 11 per cent.

Comments

NHS bed blocking doubles, costing public purse £640m

The number of healthy hospital patients who have concluded treatment but cannot be discharged has almost doubled with an expected cost to the public of £640 million

Comments

Want abs of steel? Try working out like a Viking

They've dominated our TV screens, turned up on our tables... and now they're taking over our gyms. Here's why Viking fitness is the workout trend of the moment

Comments

Treatment for flu possible as scientists find healing protein

Scientists at Washington State University believe that a nasal spray could be produced which boosts a protein so sufferers could sleep off the flu

Comments

Wellbeing»

Dry January? I've already fallen off the wagon

Is it ever possible to go to a pub and just order a soft drink?

Comments

Women, we have nothing to fear from our tears

The ability to cry makes women the stronger sex

Comments

Cancer: a case of 'bad luck' or old age

Recent research shows that most cancers are due to 'bad luck' or an age-determined condition, so will this bring about a shift of what medicine and science can be expected to achieve.

Comments

Tattoos are no longer permanent but removal can be a long and costly business

Ridding yourself of a tattoo is now possible with laser and injectable therapies or even surgery.

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Spa Spy: Gstaad Palace, Switzerland

Our sleuth investigates the curative claims of wellbeing retreats worldwide. This week: a glamorous spa in the Swiss mountains visited by celebrities and royalty

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