The crystal clear waters of Cornwall
Wild Swimming in the crystal clear waters of Cornwall: Daniel Start, Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce on how to reduce…
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The powers of recovery with Montmorency cherries
Research highlights powers of recovery with Montmorency cherries: Researchers at Northumbria University and St Mary's University have revealed just how…
What is anorexia athletica?
Understanding Anorexia Athletica: the signs, symptoms and support available: With anorexia athletica, a person will experience an all-consuming need to exercise. Exercising excessively…
5 bad habits you need to break
As many of us embark on our ‘new year, new me’ health and fitness journeys, it is important to consider…
Good news for coffee lovers
Good news for coffee lovers as Coventry University research finds consistent performance enhancing benefits of caffeine consumption: Researchers from Coventry…
Peripheral artery disease: Walking can relieve leg pain
Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also…
Lockdown survey: We drank more, exercised less
Lockdown saw people in the UK eating less fruit and veg, getting less exercise and drinking more alcohol – according…
Cycle helmets – Do they really save lives?
There is considerable debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection? Do they just give…
How to cycle safely
How to cycle safely: The UK Government has launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving…
The early signs of depression
The early signs of depression can be misinterpreted, with people mistaking them for other issues. When experiencing the symptoms, people…
Vitamin A boosts fat burning in cold conditions
Vitamin A boosts fat burning in cold conditions: A recent study conducted by a research team led by Florian Kiefer…
Insulin resistance in children slowed by Physical activity & dietary counselling
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary counselling considerably…