DRY HANDS? Our hands are one of our most susceptible body parts to dryness. They’re always coming into contact with surfaces and harsh weather, causing the delicate skin to roughen and crack. There are plenty of hand creams and lotions available at your local pharmacy. However, there are some powerful, homemade remedies that can restore …

Sweater weather is here, and you’ve probably already gotten ill. Bleurgh. If traditional salt-water gargles and over-the-counter tablets still aren’t doing the trick to rid you of your sore throat, it may be time to try something new. Here’s what to eat to make swallowing less painful during (or after) a cold. 1. Liquorice (sorry, …

In an effort to up the country’s omega-3 intake, the world’s first natural omega-3 enriched chicken and eggs have been created by farming and food company Devenish. The omega-3 high foods claim to reduce the risk of a number of serious health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, dementia and depression. Devenish also emphasise that it …

A sudden and serious heart condition triggered by severe emotional stress can lead to the same type of long-term damage as a heart attack, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Anaheim, California, and funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Takotsubo syndrome (also called ‘broken heart syndrome’) affects …

Tight skin, rough knuckles, chapped lips? Say hello to winter, about to wreak havoc from head-to-toe. To show it who’s boss, we asked Dr Justine Hextall, consultant dermatologist on behalf of The Harley Medical Group, what we need know to keep skin happily hydrated throughout the cold snap. From your brows to your feet, here’s …