Posts by Nurse Helen Masters

British workers are regularly falling short of the recommended eight hours of sleep per night, due to the stresses and strains of modern life.A new report indicates that 97 per…

Find out more about heart disease and find out how you can minimise the risk of developing the disease. Heart and circulatory disease is the UK's biggest cause of death,…

While scientists have yet to pin-point exactly what causes prostate cancer and what men can do to lessen the risks of developing the disease, diet, as ever, is undoubtedly a…

We all know that eating fruits, vegetables and soy products provides essential nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. But it’s also one of the most enjoyable ways to prevent cancer. Cancer…

All your personal fitness, exercise and diet questions answered by an experienced fitness instructor. This week, some post-pregnancy advice on getting back your pelvic floor muscles. Mel Andrews is a…

Do the dishes – but only if you’re a man Believe it or not, gender equality leads to a better sex life – and that’s scientifically proven. Researchers from the…

Undiagnosed high blood pressure in the UK is leaving millions of Brits at risk of suffering a stroke. A new report from the Stroke Association reveals that 23.8 per cent…

We all know that eating fruits, vegetables and soy products provides essential nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. But it’s also one of the most enjoyable ways to prevent cancer. Cancer…

Smokers are 41% more likely to suffer from depression, new research warns. Scientists from the University of Navarra in Spain have found a direct link between tobacco and depression. The…

There’s so much science thrown around when it comes to skincare products that it’s hard to know whether your cosmetics are doing more damage than good. Holistic skincare expert Angela…