Birmingham Mail - Family Life - Health

Brummies are asked to support national health database

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I AM looking at a screen asking me a tricky maths question and wondering why I am putting myself through this ordeal. When I agreed to help with the world’s largest health databank I never expected it to be like taking the 11+.

Health: Breath of fresh air for fit-again Alex

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:13:00 GMT

Sleepless nights and endless coughing used to leave Alex Evans feeling depressed every morning. Here Alex, aged 28, from Stirchley, tells DIANE PARKES how he has turned his life around.

Health: My friend said I looked pregnant

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:46:00 GMT

Jackie Lewis, who’s in her forties and from Kings Norton, tells Diane Parkes how she set up a slimming club after losing weight.

Health: Why our sporting stars are backing Fun Run

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:36:00 GMT

FAMOUS faces backing the Birmingham Mail Fun Run have revealed how much the race in support of cancer sufferers means to them.

Fund-raising cancer patient's in the pink

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT

IT HAS been a traumatic four years for Maxine Gopsill as she continues her battle to beat breast cancer.

Solihull carer finds support

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Retired export sales executive Alf White cares for his wife Doreen, a former medical practice manager. They are both in their 70s and live in Solihull. Alf tells Diane Parkes how he has found support from a Caring with Confidence course.

Sutton Coldfield man gains Life After Stroke Award

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I HAD my stroke in August 2005. I was Head of Faculty for Science at Solihull Sixth Form College and frequently used to cycle to work. One morning I was cycling as usual when a woman pulled out right in front of me and I went into the side of her car.

Health: There I was at the start line with no hair - but no-one took any notice

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:00 GMT

MUM Fiona Harris has a very good reason for taking part in this year’s Birmingham Mail Fun Run – to help raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support who helped her through her breast cancer ordeal.

Health: Not working's the secret says Margaret, 100

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:14:00 GMT

MARGARET Byrn thinks she knows the secret to a long-life – staying at home and not working.

Ron's family values

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:59:00 GMT

RONALD Jackson, who has died aged 80, was a man of strong values who served the fire service with great distinction for many years.

Health: I piled on 4 stone during pregnancy

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:23:00 GMT

Amy Haines, aged 29, of Acocks Green, tells Diane Parkes her weight loss story.

Warwickshire woman gains MBE for heart charity work

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TRUDIE Lobban’s daughter Francesca was just ten months old when she had her first seizure – but it was to be nearly three years before her condition was actually diagnosed.

Health: Savvy Claire's a slimming star

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:49:00 GMT

TRUCK driver Claire Knighton is getting behind the wheel of a new career as she takes on the role of a weight-loss group leader.

Halesowen musicians raise money for British Heart Foundation after suffering serious heart condition

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MUSICIAN Alessandro Miccoli was buying tickets for a concert when he collapsed with intense chest pains.

Health: How foods can have major health impact

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:34:00 GMT

FEEL tired? Experience bloating or a lack of energy?

Health: Get a little help…

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:39:00 GMT

At this time of year, stores’ shelves are stacked with a myriad DVDs, books and other aids for getting in shape and healthy for 2010. Here are just a few you might try out:

Health: Be SMART for 2010

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:31:00 GMT

I cannot believe it’s that time of year again.

Health: I've dropped from dress size 24 to 14 says Ann, 60

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:28:00 GMT

BEING a post-war baby meant Ann Wolf was brought up to believe she should eat everything on her plate – which is why she spent most of her adult life battling with her weight.

Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital leads the way in treating sunken chest and pigeon chest

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

STUDENT Jessica Ship was in what should have been the final year of her International Baccalaureate course when she suffered what she feared was a heart attack.

Health: Challenge to keep a fitness resolution

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:48:00 GMT

THOUSANDS of people will make a New Year’s resolution to up their fitness but by the end of January most of them will have already broken the pledge.