Stress Archive

Are you stroke aware?

Published at 17:46 on Tue 1st May 2012

With Stroke Awareness Day held this year on May 8th, here's how pharmacies up and down the country are informing people about reducing their risk of an attack.

Silent nights

Published at 11:29 on Tue 1st May 2012

 If snoring is affecting your life – whether you're the snorer or not – here's what you need to know about what snoring is and what you can do about it. 

Is too little – or too much – sleep affecting your heart?

Published at 08:49 on Tue 3rd April 2012

Anyone who has ever suffered a sleepless night – or has had difficulty getting to sleep or problems getting back to sleep after waking up too early – knows the effect it has on the way you feel the next day and your ability to carry out even the simplest daily tasks

Smokers urged to take the leap this No Smoking Day

Published at 18:38 on Thu 8th March 2012

On March 14, 2012 – this year's No Smoking Day – a million smokers or more are expected to try and quit their habit. According to the No Smoking Day charity, the event has already helped a great many smokers in the UK to quit for good (each year around 250,000 people quit on No Smoking Day, with 6,000 managing to give up permanently).

Get up early for a less stressful life

Published at 15:21 on Fri 23rd September 2011

Most people know what it feels like to suffer from too much stress, and there is a whole heap of advice out there on how to tackle it.

Marc Woods - Challenge of a lifetime

Published at 16:06 on Thu 31st March 2011

After losing his leg to cancer as a teenager international swimmer Marc Woods went on to win 12 Paralympic and 21 World or European Championship medals for swimming.

The sleep well guide

Published at 14:51 on Thu 31st March 2011

Nightie night - If you're not getting enough sleep, it could be harming your health. So here are some tips on how to get a good night's rest.

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