Family health

Husbands, wives, sons, daughters, dogs and cats. No matter who constitutes your family, I'm sure we all agree that their health is of the upmost importance.

So here we provide a combination of articles focusing on men, women, and children's health, giving you both insight into the different health issues surrounding your family, and advice, comments, and handy tips, to make the most of their lives. Remember, your health is your wealth!

Women's health

• Are British women the fattest in Europe because they’re the least intelligent?
• A report claims British women are the fattest in Europe and that obesity is linked to low educational levels. So are we stupid as well as fat? Joanna Lowy investigates!
• Is abortion 'on demand'?
• Since the Department of Health agreed to release detailed figures on abortion last week, many have criticised the 'shocking figures'. But are we really able to judge such a thing? Joanna Lowy investigates!
• Should women have the same pension age as men?
• Proposed changes to pensions have been dominating the news recently, most notably with talks to increase the pension age of women to equal that of men. But does female health allow for this scheme? Joanna Lowy investigates!

Men's health

• Are eating disorders in men on the rise?
• It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and figures released have suggested that more men are suffering. But what's really going on? Joanna Lowy investigates!
• His health in your hands
• For this year's Male Cancer Awareness week, we explain how women can help their man by knowing the signs and symptoms to look out for.

Children's health

• Boys and their toys ...
• Will Hamleys' recent gender-neutralisation have an effect on what toys are brought? Joanna Lowy investigates!
• The benefits of playing outside
• Some research last week suggested that outdoor play is linked to good eyesight in kids because of things like exposure to natural light and focusing on distant objects. But why else should we encourage our children to spend time out of the house? Joanna Lowy investigates!
• Children and divorce
• As divorce becomes more and more frequent we ask just how much of an effect it can have on our children.