Lifestyle advice

We all know smoking is bad for our health, but it can be easy to forget the impact it has on our lifestyle too. Read more. 

It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for you – but what exactly happens to your body and your health when you quit? Read more. 

Smoking not only hinders your ability to exercise effectively but it has also been discovered that exercise can actually help you to quit smoking. Read more. 

Smoking is a major cause of illness and premature death across the world. But what effects does it have on your body, and those around you? Read more. 

Quitting smoking often requires multiple attempts and a lot of willpower to overcome cravings and unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Read more. 

Orlistat, Xenical and Alli all contain exactly the same active ingredient, orlistat. That means they all work in the same way. So what's the difference? Read more. 

Swapping your unhealthy snacks for a more nutritious alternative is a great way to support a balanced diet. Read more. 

For people who are overweight and really struggling to slim down, weight loss treatments like Xenical might be a good option. Read more. 

Maintaining good heart health by avoiding too much salt should not mean sacrificing flavour. Read more. 

If you're taking Orlistat or Xenical you might wonder whether you should change your diet to cut out certain foods. But is there any truth in that? Read more. 

With summer plans and holidays, exercise can go out the window in the summer. But it's a great time to get out, get active and lose weight. Read more. 

Stress is a common trigger of migraines, but why is that and what treatments are available for stress migraines? Read more. 

If you're prone to migraines, there are a variety of different triggers which can cause a migraine to come on. Read more. 

One way to keep on top of migraine triggers is to keep a headache diary. We've created one, which is free to download. Read more. 

If you experience migraines, did you know there are lots of different types, with different symptoms? Read more. 

In more rare cases, a migraine can cause temporary, mild paralysis on one side of your body. This is known as a hemiplegic migraine. Read more.