When it comes to sunscreen there are a lot of misconceptions flying about, so it’s about time we set the record straight. If you need help separating the facts from fiction before you buy your next bottle, then check out this list of the most popular myths surrounding sun protection – we’ll unravel the real truth.

It's celebrated for having a host of health benefits such as boosting a baby's immunity - and helping a newborn bond with its mother. But ask most mothers-to-be what they fear about their imminent arrival and breastfeeding is likely to feature. It is not uncommon to struggle initially and many women experience discomfort. But for Caroline Goldstein, a former hospital doctor, breastfeeding caused nothing but excruciating pain and discomfort. The 35-year-old, who lives in Bristol with her husb

If you have fat phobia, it’s time to get over it. Eating a diet that includes healthy fats can increase your chances of living for longer, research suggests. The 30-year Harvard University study found people who frequently consume unsaturated fats have a much lower risk of dying early. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are found in fish and vegetable oils and provide many health benefits. Here, writing for Healthista, Carly Jade Cochrane reveals the nine healthiest fats and how you ca

Sue Coyne used to live her life as though she were invincible. But after a battle with breast cancer she realised she needed to change the way she approached everything, especially work Sue Coyne, 60, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, has no shame in admitting that she was once a self-proclaimed workaholic. Like the majority of us, Sue’s days were non-stop. Working as the director of a market research company and raising two young children meant that she often found little to no time to look after her h

With the Rio 2016 Olympics now well underway, many of us are left gawking at the TV screen wondering 'how do they do it?' Well, with the help of a nutritionist and an expert trainer, we reveal the secrets of an Olympic athlete's workout, that you can use. Let's face it, Olympians are basically super humans, but actually, you'll be surprised to know that there are a few basic tips and tricks of Olympic training that we can steal and use to boost our own workouts. With the help of Team GB's Hea

Want to overcome anxiety? Lou Hamilton knows exactly what it feels like to live with it. She turned to creativity and has now launched Brave New Girl: How to be Fearless, a new book of illustrations to help overcome it Lou Hamilton had always been a shy and fearful girl. Silly things like going down slides would scare her as a toddler and as she grew older, even answering the phone would fill her with worry. But it was in the year of 1988, when the Pan Am Flight 103 was brought down by bombs in

We’ve all been there – chomped our way through a pack of chewing gum in record time because we accidentally ordered the garlic bread for starters, forgetting we were on a first date. Bad breath is one of life’s constant worries. In fact, a recent survey found that almost 9 out of 10 people worry about their breath while a third listed bad breath as one of their top turn offs when it comes to dating. But do you actually know what causes it? James Goolnik, dentist and founder of Bow Lane Denta