Not sure if face oils are right for you? Worried about scars or age spots? find the solution to your skincare worries… Q. My skin is oily. Does that mean I shouldn’t use a facial oil? Emma, 30, Nottingham A. Oils can actually help to control sebum production, so there’s no need to steer clear. ‘Because they are lightweight, purifying and deeply moisturising, they’re great for everyone,’ explains Nichola Jos ...

Men are experts at burying their heads in the sand when their health fails – so swot up on what he needs to know… 1. Bowel cancer Man up on the stats Also known as colorectal cancer, this is the third most common cancer in men – 6% will get bowel cancer, compared with 5% of women. If it’s caught in the early stages, the survival rate after five years is 70-80%. If diagnosis is late, however, the survival ra ...

The number of children in the UK who are overweight and obese is on the increase. Dr Christian Jessen warns it’s time to act fast. ‘Unfortunately there is a generation of kids who will die before their parents – in the US there are so many overweight kids and it’s now happening here,’ says Dr Christian. ‘These children will develop all the conditions associated with being obese at a young age and will run i ...

Richard Brown*, 52, a plumber, began drinking as a teenager. By his early 20s his drinking was out of control. At 25, he accepted he was an alcoholic and sought help. Here’s his story. My very first memories of when I started to drink alcohol go back to when, on special family occasions, I was offered a glass of wine with a meal. It wasn’t alcoholic drinking at this time, but I always enjoyed it and it defi ...

Rising numbers of people are seeking compensation because of clinical negligence. But why? You’ve all read about the horror stories of people who find operating equipment sewn up inside them or are left for inexcusable lengths of time awaiting hospital treatment. No longer content to roll over, more and more people search for at least an apology, and possibly monetary compensation, when medical procedures g ...

Dr Christian Jessen’s new book is the best way to help you answer your child’s awkward questions – read on… Being a parent is no mean feat. From the second they are born to the moment they leave home, raising your kids can be both a joy and challenge; and, as most parents will admit, the teenage years can be especially hard. During this period, a child’s body undergoes dramatic changes, and with this proces ...

The nation’s mental health (and its decline) returns to the headlines again and again. While the recession has undoubtedly taken its toll on the state of the UK economy, it seems to have impacted Brits’ psychological state, too. A report published in 2010, soon after the downturn took hold, revealed a sharp rise in the number of people with symptoms of mental health conditions. More needs to be done The onl ...

With holistic and homeopathic treatments you’ll be able to banish your fear of visiting the dentist once and for all. Rather than just concentrating on one part of the body and treating that area in isolation, holistic and homeopathic dentists believe in treating the whole person. They have the same dental qualifications as regular dentists, and are governed by the exact same laws and health regulations, bu ...

Your mouth is the first thing people notice, so keep yours in top, sparkling condition. 1. Time trial Get in to a decent dental hygiene routine. Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time using a soft-medium brush and a fluoride toothpaste. 2. Out with the old It’s time to replace your toothbrush when its bristles are out of shape, as bent bristles won’t clean your teeth efficiently. Old brushes ...

We get up close and personal with head lice. Few things are more annoying and difficult to get rid of than head lice, which nowadays are a more common occurrence in primary schools than grazed knees. While they can appear at any time of year, the increase in outdoor games and swimming (where combs are often shared) tends to lead to an increase in infestations during the spring and summer months. They’re tin ...