13 h. ago Trust your gut: The foods you need to boost those friendly bacteria, and improve your health

Gut health has become the buzzword in wellness circles and with good reason.

Society

46 h. ago Man admitted to psychiatric unit after asking ChatGPT for diet advice

He suffered a form of poisoning after following advice he thought would improve his health

Events

58 h. ago Woman's haunting last 5 words to dad before dying after weight loss surgery

Brooke Tiddy's family has remembered the 'energetic and enthusiastic soul' who was 'deeply motivated to improve her health' after her death following a weight loss procedure

Events

61 h. ago Sign up for Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk 2025 fundraiser

Event takes place on Sunday, September 7, and will raise vital funds to support dementia care, research and improvements in brain health.

Politics

4 d. ago 'I cut one drink from my diet – then saw fast results like weight loss and clearer skin'

Social News reporter Jess Flaherty was keen to improve her health and the appearance of her skin in preparation for her wedding so she decided to cut out her favourite drink - and the results have been very fast

Events

5 d. ago 'I stopped drinking Pepsi Max every day and can't get over how fast I saw results'

Social News reporter Jess Flaherty was getting through at least 2L of Pepsi Max every day but in a bid to improve her skin and health, she decided to cut it out of her diet - but didn't imagine the results she'd get

Politics

6 d. ago End of life care for patients must improve, doctors group says

It comes amid a warning that too often this phase of someone’s life “is seen as unexpected or a last-minute crisis”

Science

7 d. ago Ditch the couch! This is how many minutes busy city dwellers need to spend outside to improve their mental health

Researchers want you to literally ‘go touch grass’

Politics

8 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s Wishaw health improvement team host summer family fun day

Vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a free, outdoor celebration packed with activities, entertainment and important community connections.

Society

1 week ago Cardiologist on one of the most effective ways to prolong your life

One study found that a low level of fitness poses a greater risk of death over time than other traditional risk factors

Transport

3 w. ago Loose Women's Denise Welch explains her 2.5stone weight loss

Denise has been on a journey to improve her mental and physical health

Politics

3 w. ago Just a small daily dose of a popular supplement slashes dementia risk

Apart from helping you improve bone health and immunity, this high-quality supplement- priced at 20 cents per capsule or $17.99 for 90 - may also protect your brain from decline and dementia.

Events

4 w. ago I tried wearing tape over my mouth at night to see if it could actually improve my health – this is what I learned

Could taping my mouth shut overnight actually make me feel healthier?

Politics

4 w. ago Half of Brits claim a 'satisfying number two' improves their mental health

A whopping 54% of people claim a successful trip to the loo boosts their overall wellbeing, highlighting just how detrimental bowel problems can be in a survey commissioned by Movico

Politics

4 w. ago HMRC criticised by watchdog for failing to track billionaires’ tax

Report comes as government faces growing demands for wealth tax to improve health of public finances after welfare U-turn earlier this monthHM Revenue and Customs has been sharply criticised by parliament’s spending watchdog for being unable to track how many billionaires pay tax in the UK.In a highly critical report on the collection of tax from wealthy individuals, the influential Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said HMRC could not say how much the super-rich either contributed to the exchequer or avoided. Continue reading...

Economics