Diverticulitis is a common disease which happens often to the elderly when the large intestine wall becomes weak, forming sac-like pouches into the intestines.

Newly developed silk from silkworms could be used in super-strong sutures.

Swimming is a great way to increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn calories and improve your upper body strength. As it is low impact, swimming is a fantastic option for those who are injured and provides a great cardio workout for those who have a large amount of weight to lose, and want to avoid the strain on joints, ligaments and tendons experienced during higher impact exercise; such as running.

The ability to chronicle personal thoughts and emotions through the art of writing makes it a cathartic and therapeutic means of centring and soothing the soul.

Whether you create your own concoctions, or look for brands that incorporate them, using essential oils in skincare is a surefire way to create beautiful, nourished, youthful skin

Lee Holmes, author of Supercharged Foods, inspires us with egg recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Components of liquorice root kill the bacteria that cause cavities.

Even if high quality dental care seems completely out of reach, there is hope. There are things you can implement in your daily life which can help you afford best quality dental care, whilst ensuring that you minimise any need for extensive treatment. You don’t need to ‘shop around’ for the cheapest dentist or wait until a painful problem appears, to seek advice or treatment. In this series of articles, we will give you some advice on how to take responsibility for your family’s dental care while keeping your bills and your dental problems at a minimum, which almost anyone can afford.

Iodine plays a significant role in contributing to the healthy functioning of the body and, with a suspected 31 per cent of the global population at risk of deficiency, this is a mineral you need to know more about.

6 things you can do to get rid of your child’s eczema.

Listening to music eases the pain of prostate operations.

Quite often we dismiss natural products as a first measure to use when we are ill. We have perhaps been programmed to some extent to expect quick relief for pain and to use other prescribed medications and we don’t think about natural remedies as being able to assist us in our daily living, but they can often help with many problems so we are not as reliant on drugs.