Study shows children’s physical activity levels fell below national guidelines in wake of pandemic: New research has revealed children’s physical activity levels in the UK were significantly lower by the time the COVID-19 pandemic public lockdown restrictions were lifted. The study, led by the University of Bristol, found that by the end of 2021 little […]
Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Regular HIIT exercise over a period of 12 weeks significantly decreased the study participants’ fasting glucose and waist circumference, and improved their maximum oxygen consumption rate and […]
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Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to research published in The Journal of Physiology. Individuals aged 68 and above who were physically active throughout their life have healthier ageing muscle that has superior function and is more resistant to fatigue compared to inactive individuals, both young and […]
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Skiing Peaks: analysis of alpine pollution: Data scientists at cleantech Airly have crunched the numbers on air pollution levels at popular winter resorts in Europe. Altitude:Â The air quality in high-altitude places is much better compared to cities located lower. Bad air:Â Innsbruck (Austria) had 18 episodes with PM10 level above the norm during the ski season. […]
Haskap berries could hold the key to endurance runners’ success: A recently discovered edible berry has the potential to improve the performance of endurance runners by a potentially game-changing 2%, according to new research at Northumbria University. The Haskap berry (botanical name Lonicera caerulea) is an edible blue honeysuckle native to the boreal forests and […]
Back to the slopes? ….skating on ice for people with joint problems: With the relaxing of travel restrictions ahead of half term (and fuelled with armchair-inspo from the Beijing Winter Olympics), many families will be flocking back to the slopes… However, there’s one big difference – the vast majority will have had a two-year hiatus […]
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Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according to University of Queensland research. Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) lead researcher Dr Tara Walker said studies on the impact of exercise on the ageing brain found levels of a protein key to transporting […]
Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism: Regular physical activity significantly changes the body’s metabolite profile, and many of these changes are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study population included more than 7,000 men who were followed […]
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Myth busting Dr Google cancer misinformation: Ahead of World Cancer Day, Bupa UK reports increased numbers of people are turning to Dr Google for Cancer Misinformation. Myths surrounding cancer can cause unnecessary worry about your health and wellbeing. New research from Bupa UK has found a sharp rise in people turning to “Dr Google” about […]
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Academic warns of increasing health issues in the UK and Ireland if physical activity skills of children and teenagers does not improve A Coventry University researcher has issued a warning that the UK is facing a tsunami of health issues if it does not address a worrying level of physical activity skills of children and […]
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