Today (29th April) is International Dance Day. A leading orthopedic surgeon gives his advice to dancers to help maintain both their passion and their bodies: New treatments are helping to ‘raise the barre’ for people who love to dance – but who don’t want their aches and pains to trip them up. International Dance Day […]
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A recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that regular leisure-time physical activity, even in small doses, is associated with lower odds of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and school psychologist visits among Finnish adolescents. However, the relationship between active school transport, i.e., walking or cycling to school, and mental health remains inconclusive. […]
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New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are still more sedentary during the week. The study, led by the University of Bristol, found that by summer last year 41% of children were meeting the national recommended physical activity guidelines of an hour on […]
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Marathon day is almost here. You will have trained for months, dedicating hundreds of hours to pounding the pavements in preparation for the colossal feat of running the 26.2 miles. It truly is an amazing challenge, so we’ve come up with some top tips to help you plan ahead and make the most of this […]
Is Pilates Good for Weight Loss? Yes, But Lagree Is Better. We’ve all heard that Pilates is great for weight loss, but what if we told you there was a new way to help you lose even more weight? Lagree fitness is the latest form of Pilates-based exercise, and it’s quickly becoming one of the […]
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Training the breathing muscles (primarily the diaphragm which plays a vital role in breathing) could have longer lasting benefits than previously thought. The strength gains to the muscles from five weeks of inspiratory muscle training (a form of weight training to strengthen the muscles used to breathe) persist for five weeks after the training has […]
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Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks! Here are some tips to ensure you stay as safe as possible, keeping everyone warm, happy and healthy and some practical first aid tips should things go wrong. Prevention is key and it is vital […]
Is poorer blood sugar control associated with a reduced capacity to lose heat during exercise in hot conditions for people with type 2 diabetes? Poor blood sugar control could be associated with higher core body temperature and increased heart rate for physically active men with type 2 diabetes. The research published in Experimental Physiology found […]
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Rising global overweight and obesity rates are typically attributed to overconsumption and a lack of movement. However, new research highlights the far more complex combination of lifestyle choices and challenges that cause weight gain. In a survey of over 100,000 users of Able, a health coaching app that tailors personal programs to each individual to […]
New research from BUPA has revealed that Britons are experiencing key health worries at the start of this year: Over three quarters of people in the UK have concerns about their health going into 2023 The top concerns are weight, mental health and not enough exercise Despite this, 75% say they will prioritise their loved […]
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