We should be at the peak of physical health during our teens and twenties, but new studies suggest the modern world has made its mark on the young generations. Research from Mintel shows that one third of 16-24 years olds suffer from some form of back pain – a similar number to that of pensioners. read more »

A team of researchers at Stirling University in Scotland have discovered that reflexology could help to improve heart function. Reflexology is a therapy in which pressure is applied to specific areas of the feet, which in turn correspond to certain organs. Whilst there is a lack of concrete evidence as to whether reflexology treatment is read more »

South Korean athletes preparing their bodies for the games next week are sticking with Oriental medicine to treat any aches, sprains and tears that could compromise their chances of gold. Most athletes have been pleased with the results of their traditional treatments and have recovered smoothly from any ailments. In fact many believe traditional methods read more »

A rather scary conclusion has been drawn this week by the scientific community: sitting down for more than three hours a day could cut off around two years from your life expectancy. In addition to that, research shows that watching more than two hours of TV a day will reduce it by yet another year. read more »

If you experience migraines on a regular basis but are not getting any relief from conventional treatments, then as well as visiting your GP for advice you may also want to consider some complementary treatments. Massage Though extensive research has not been undertaken to investigate the impact of massage upon headaches, a 2006 study found read more »

It takes a lot more than a couple of lunges and bench-presses at the gym to train like an elite athlete. For a genuine Olympic-style experience, why not try exposing your body to -120 degree temperatures, running on thin-air, or cycling at a simulated altitude of 8,500ft? All three of these specialist (and rather expensive) read more »

Nowadays, the most common solution for our aches and pains is to reach for the painkillers, but what if there was another way that was entirely natural and required no medication? Massage is extremely effective for easing pain and tension, and the good news is that everyone can learn how to do it. Aromatherapist and read more »

Brain scan studies have revealed for the first time how chronic pain occurs as a result of an emotional response to an injury. The experiment, led by Professor Vania Apakarian of Northwestern University in Chicago, involved scanning the brains of 40 volunteers who had experienced back pain for one to four months. Four MRI scans read more »