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Cut your risk of bowel cancer


April 10, 2013 at 3:43 pm

New figures from Cancer Research UK have revealed that cases of bowel cancer have increased by more than a quarter in men since the late 1970s. According to the new research, cases in men rose from 45 per 100,000 in … Continue reading

Steve Desson: reaching Base Camp


April 5, 2013 at 11:53 am

While most of us have been enjoying Easter Eggs and complaining about the lack of spring-like weather, Steve Desson has been struggling through freezing temperatures and high altitudes to reach Mount Everest Base Camp in order to raise money for … Continue reading

Steve Desson: The trek begins


March 28, 2013 at 5:12 pm

It’s been over a week since Steve left us for his charity challenge – a long trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK. While he nears the height of 5555km, the … Continue reading

Can chocolate ever be healthy?


March 28, 2013 at 2:59 pm

Yum, it’s Easter egg time and we’ve all got a legitimate excuse to indulge in some serious chocolate eating for once. The good news is that yet another study has found that chocolate has health benefits. New research from Glasgow … Continue reading

Meet Steve Desson: A member of our team climbs Mount Everest for Cancer Research UK!


February 25, 2013 at 1:33 pm

“Everest is one of the most difficult things you can do as an amateur – Basecamp is two thirds of the way up, so it is a real, real challenge”- Steve Desson