Have you ever given your hair the caffeine shampoo treatment, only to be disappointed with the outcome? A medical professional is ready to debunk whether its effectiveness is just a “myth”. Caffeine shampoo has become a staple in supermarkets and pharmacies in recent years, designed to promote hair growth using caffeine extract. The first of … Read more
We need a number of different vitamins and minerals to allow our bodies to function to the best of their ability. Most of what we need we should be able to get from a healthy, balanced diet, although this is not always possible for some people. And we get one vitamin in particular through exposure … Read more
We all get blemishes on our skin every now and then. Spots can be the result of hormonal changes, an excess of oil on the skin or other relatively harmless factors. But there are times when a pimple could signal something far more sinister. According to a doctor, what can look like just a normal … Read more
Many of us have a standard morning routine. This might involve certain exercises, stretches, eating breakfast or watching a bit of TV. Hot drinks such as tea or coffee are also a common way to get going after we wake up. But one expert has recommended a less common type of drink first thing in … Read more
Urination is an essential bodily function needed for eliminating waste products, maintaining fluid balance, and assessing kidney function. The average person urinates between six and seven times in 24 hours, but between four and 10 is still considered healthy. While it might be something we all do regularly, there are some bathroom habits many people … Read more
Fish and chip shops are a British institution. There’s no denying we love ordering food from the chippy, whether the classic meal of cod and chips or some other variation such as haddock, pie, saveloy, sausage or even a veggie burger. In fact a YouGov survey from this year revealed that fish and chips is … Read more
The healthiest bread Brits can eat isn’t white or brown – it is in fact the more up-market sourdough and the reasons why are little-known. Bread is a staple food in many countries and cultures across the world. This is no exception in the UK where we collectively buy around 11 million loaves every single … Read more
Fresh fruit and vegetables are always billed as the key to a healthy, balanced diet. But if someone told you the tinned equivalents could also contain the same benefits, would you believe them? The NHS recommends that we should eat at least five portions a day to maintain optimum health. Both are packed with vital … Read more
It can be hard to feel motivated for the day first thing in the morning. On colder, darker days in particular it can be tempting to hit that snooze button and stay in bed for as long as possible. While we do need a certain amount of rest, getting into this habit could be doing … Read more
The average person poos anywhere between three times a day to three times a week. It is a necessary bodily function to help expel any undigested food and other waste products. While it may not seem that important, the colour and consistency of our poo can actually tell us a lot about our health. Sometimes … Read more
