Saturday June 20 is the happiest day of the year, according to a formula written by a top psychologist.

Cellulite is the word used to refer to the fatty deposits that cause a dimpled or uneven appearance of the skin, usually around the thighs and buttocks and it causes cosmetic dissatisfaction to women all over the world.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes.  But what people often forget is that beauty begins on the inside.

Everyone tells the occasional fib - but when it comes to telling proper porkies, it seems us Brits are a nation of experts.  

We all want buckets of it but not sadly all of are blessed with it. Self-confidence can help you along in many areas of life, from asking someone on a date to getting the job you’ve always dreamed of - or that pay rise you know you deserve.

Are you struggling to get a bit of vital shut eye because of your other half's horrendous snoring habit? You are certainly not along. There are 15 million snorers in the UK, and research shows that 97% of their partners suffer from chronic sleep deprivation.

There are lots of things you can do today that will make you feel better straight away, like stopping smoking or resolving to eat a balanced diet packed with fresh fruit and veg.

Women live three years longer than men on average in the UK, according to the Office of National Statistics. But why?

The way we live and work and the planet we inhabit have all changed massively in the last 61 years and the health dangers that threatened women when the World Health Organisation was set up in 1948 are very different from those that pose a risk to today’s generation.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes, but a recent study by

Dust off your bikini and crack open the sun cream; British summertime has begun. Well, maybe not, but the clocks did go forward on Sunday March 29 and the weather will soon be warming up (if not by much).

There was something of a Royal ruckus recently when

Have you ever tried to be a trend setter? Or called an ex while drunk?

Working night shifts can be both physically and mentally draining, but have you considered that it can have a long-term negative effect on your health?

While we all long for the summer months, hay fever, sunburn, insect bites and dehydration can all play their part in spoiling them for us. But not any more! We reveal how to avoid the most common health hazards of the season, and enjoy a summer bursting with energy and life.

According to a new report, there are now more than seven million Brits living with anxiety problems - almost a million more than a decade ago. The financial crisis, 24 hour news, crime and fears that the UK is becoming a Big Brother state are apparently the main reasons why we now live in a ‘culture of fear’. So what can you do to avoid becoming part of the anxious generation?

Celebrity fitness trainer Nicki Waterman has toned the bodies of the likes of Denise Van Outen and Natalie Appleton. Once five stone heavier herself, Nicki knows the rules behind getting a good body and keeping it. Here she lets us in on her secrets.

Drug use among young women is on an upward trend, with use of common drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy all on the rise. Even more worrying is the arrival of new highs such as ketamine, which has worked its way in to the UK’s club scene. Escapism, peer pressure, or a hedonistic streak; there is no excuse for taking them – especially when you read what they will do to you.

We separate fact from fiction in the latest row over 'fake' illnesses.

If you’ve ever wondered what the future holds then you need look no further than your hands, and we’re not talking palm reading here.  New reports suggest that you can predict anything from serious illness to how successful you'll be simply by looking at your fingers and knuckles. 

Planning a fat festive blowout followed by a strict detox in January? From acai berry diets to foot pads that suck the toxins from your body, there are hundreds of detox plans and products out there vying for your attention. But don’t be fooled by any of them; there is no scientific proof that they work and research suggests that detoxing could actually be counterproductive. So what is the best way to rescue your health after an indulgent Christmas holiday?

Here’s an interesting scenario:  you’ve been having headaches for days in a row and end up doing an internet search for your symptoms.   It’s likely your pain is being caused by stress or dehydration, yet you put it down as being a brain tumour because of something you’ve read online.  Cue a hurried trip to your GP to assess whether or not you have a serious illness.   Welcome to the world of cyberchondriacs...

Winter is often the season when we feel most ‘under the weather’, but can the climate really affect our health?

Are you feeling overwhelmed because your home, desk and diet are full of junk?  We offer our top tips for getting that clutter organised.

Are you spending over eight hours a day hunched over your computer screen?  If the answer is ‘yes’ then you could be one of 18.5 million people doing damage to their backs every year.

Let’s face it, modern day life is stressful and we are fast becoming a nation of worry worts, but what can we do about it?  We reveal some top tips for coping under pressure.

British Summer Time officially ends on Sunday, which means it’s time to turn the clocks back an hour and face getting up in the dark.  However, an extra hour in bed could give you reason to smile – we investigate the benefits of adding 60 minutes to your sleep regime.

Every year, thousands of men in the UK die prematurely because of heart health problems. Yet a simple test could help to add years to people's lives by diagnosing potential dangers early on. Actor Ricky Tomlinson here reveals how just such a test saved his life.