What’s hot in health and fitness? Healthista editor Anna Magee guides you through our 2019 health and wellness trends report Health Trend #1 Eco-Keto eating This year the ketogenic diet soared in popularity, with regimes such as Whole30 and the Keto Reset Diet strictly shunning all carbs, grains and sugar in favour of vegetables, animal… Read More: 10 health trends to watch in 2019 »
Fewer than half of people eligible for a NHS health check in England have taken up the offer, despite it being free to everyone over 40. The routine check can pick up heart problems early and help to prevent dementia, plus highlight the need to stop smoking, NHS England said. The check-up takes 20 minutes… Read More: Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check »
The “red book”, containing a child’s medical records, is to be made available to parents online as part of government plans to improve NHS care for mothers and new babies. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has also promised more specialist neonatal staff and intensive care cots for newborns. The measures are designed to make maternity care… Read More: Child health record 'red book' to go online »
Three compounds, connected by their mention in the story of Jesus’ birth, may provide benefits beyond their gift of seasonal joy. Here, we investigate their healing powers. We will never know whether the three wise men knew how healthful their gifts were. When writing for a medical website, creating uplifting seasonal content can be challenging.… Read More: Health benefits of gold, frankincense, and myrrh »