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People are living for longer in Europe despite a rise in the number of obesity cases throughout the continent, an analysis of trends over the last 40 years suggests.

Women who are too embarrassed or busy to attend smear tests could use home kits to detect early signs of cervical cancer, a study has indicated.

Middle aged and older female coffee drinkers may be at less risk of a stroke, according to Swedish researchers.

The number of NHS gastric band operations increased by 70 per cent, while 30 per cent more people were taken into hospital over obesity in 2009/10, figures show.

There are many medical and monetary motivations for leading a healthy lifestyle. In addition to the benefit to personal wellbeing, it is easier to obtain life insurance when in good health.

Smokers are more likely to develop a fatal condition which causes the nerves to deteriorate, according to researchers.

Confused.com has revealed that in addition to offering protection to family and loved ones should the worst happen, having a life insurance policy can help with matters in the present, from counselling to tax, moving home to health and fitness.

Life Insurance is being neglected by 30 per cent of UK adults, according to new research.

Health problems have kept more than 800,000 households out of work according to new figures.