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  • Funding opportunities Department of Health’s Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund for financial year 2014-15 financial year is now open for applications. For more information » Health Foundation funding, offering up to £75,000 per project. Looking for new approaches to delivering healthcare. For more information » Image: iStockphoto

  • Sleep deprivation increases food purchasing the next day People who were deprived of one night’s sleep purchased more calories and grams of food in a mock supermarket on the following day in a new study published in the journal Obesity, the official journal of The Obesity Society. Sleep deprivation also led to increased blood levels…

  • Top 10 most common exercises done incorrectly  New research from an online sports equipment retailer in the UK has revealed the top 10 most common exercises done incorrectly by gym goers and exercise enthusiasts.  Some of the most popular physical activities carried out by those looking to get fit are amongst those most frequently undertaken…

  • Skin cancer spot check An article published in the Daily Mail about a 59-year old lady who had a recurring spot on her nose highlights how the signs of skin cancer can potentially go unrecognised for some time. Luckily for Joy Yaffe, the lady featured in the article, a cosmetic beauty doctor in France advised…

  • Systematic review looks at lavender inhalation and sleep

    The authors of a systematic review* published in the European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2012) cite that poor sleep – in the form of non-clinical insomnia – is estimated to affect around one third of the UK population. They go on to highlight that conventional drugs used to induce or prolong sleep do not necessarily…

  • A new Statistical Bulletin has been released by the Office for National Statistics on Deaths Related to Drug Poisoning in England and Wales, 2012. “The number of deaths involving tramadol have continued to rise, with 175 deaths in 2012 – more than double the number seen in 2008 (83 deaths).” More info Image: iStockphoto

  • Register now for Jane Johnson’s free webinar, Postural Assessment – a beginner’s guide

    Wednesday 23rd October, 3.00 – 4.00pm If you are new to postural assessment or feel you need a refresher, this webinar provides the nuts and bolts of this essential assessment skill. It will answer the why, who, when and how of postural assessment. Why carry one out in the first place? For whom is it…

  • Jane Iredale supports Against Breast Cancer with Bright Future eye shadow compact THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP® is once again supporting of the work of key breast cancer charities. The brand’s UK and Ireland distributor iiaa celebrates its partnership with Against Breast Cancer for the third year running with the launch of Bright Future, a beautiful…

  • How snacking is putting stomach health at risk for a quarter of Brits, according to Gut Week survey Some food for thought to tie in with this week’s Gut Week. Nearly a quarter of Brits (24%) are putting their stomach health at risk by not eating three square meals a day and instead grabbing snacks…

  • Funding opens to support voluntary organisations that improve health and social care

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announces the latest funding to help voluntary organisations improve people’s health and well-being. The latest round of funding to support voluntary and community organisations to improve people’s health and well-being has now opened, the Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today. The Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development (IESD)…

  • Shock reports highlight human trafficking in nail industry

    The FHT is extremely saddened by recent media reports that highlight the number of manicurists working in UK nail bars who are at the mercy of human traffickers. It is estimated that there are around 100,000 Vietnamese manicurists working in the UK, though only 29,000 Vietnamese-born migrants are officially registered in census data.  Peter Bone…

  • Need for green overhaul?  Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) research finds most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by…