Fitness

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01/04/2020 - Clear boost for metabolism from exercise
Exercise appears to have an even more beneficial effect on the metabolism than previously thought, according to an Australian study. More

04/03/2020 - End stigma call on World Obesity Day
The world needs a consensus statement to prevent weight-based discrimination, medical and scientific organisations say today. More

07/01/2020 - How marathon runners roll back years
People who take up marathon running reverse their vascular age by about four years, according to a major UK study published last night. More

11/12/2019 - Exercise labels on food may improve choices
Food packaging labels should show how much exercise is needed to burn off the energy content, according to a new analysis. More

04/12/2019 - Physically inactive adults pose growing health risk
More than a quarter of adults in England are physically inactive, failing to achieve 30 minutes of moderate exercise within a week, according to the latest national health survey published yesterday. More

22/11/2019 - Inactive teens jeopardising future - WHO
Most adolescents, globally, are too inactive, putting their future health at risk, according to a major analysis published today. More

12/11/2019 - Arts participation reduces poor health and inequality
Taking part in activities such as singing and dancing from a young age can reduce social inequalities and encourage healthy behaviour, according to the world’s largest review into the health benefits of the arts. More

08/11/2019 - Over 60s should increase exercise
People over the age of 60 should do more exercise - not less - to prevent heart disease and stroke, according to the findings of a major study published today. More

05/11/2019 - Short jogs could improve health and longevity
"Small doses" of running could lead to substantial improvements in health and longevity, researchers report today. More

22/10/2019 - Footballer neurodegenerative risk quantified
Professional footballers face a significantly increased risk of developing neurodegenerative disease in their old age, according to the findings of the largest study of its kind, published yesterday. More

07/10/2019 - Cancer patients should have exercise prescription for heart
Cancer patients should be prescribed a personalised exercise prescription to help protect their hearts, a new report published today has claimed. More

16/09/2019 - Hope for diabetes incidence reduction
Annual incidence of type 2 diabetes may have peaked following increasing efforts to tackle obesity and unhealthy eating, a conference heard today. More

10/09/2019 - Occasional daytime naps 'lower heart attack/stroke risk'
A daytime nap up to two times a week could lower the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, Swiss researchers say today. More

03/09/2019 - Lifetime benefits of healthy cholesterol and blood pressure quantified
People with genetically low cholesterol and blood pressure levels enjoy significant lifetime protection against cardiovascular disease, according to the findings of a major study unveiled yesterday. More

02/09/2019 - Risk factors main cause of young coronary artery disease - conference
Only a minority of young patients with coronary artery disease are victims of genetics, according to analysis presented at a major conference. More

27/08/2019 - Statin-related muscle pain may be preventable
Patients taking statins may be able to prevent muscle pain through moderate exercise, British researchers report today. More

23/08/2019 - Half hour daily activity backed in new analysis
People who undertake daily physical activity, regardless of intensity, may gain the optimal health benefits, researchers have reported. More

16/08/2019 - Genes and apps could limit health check invites
The NHS could seek to cut the cost of screening middle-aged adults by using apps and AI, it was announced today. More

05/08/2019 - Reduced dementia risk among socially active people
People in their 50s and 60s may reduce their risk of developing dementia by being socially active, according to a UK study. More

15/07/2019 - Healthy lifestyle could reduce genetic risk of dementia
Living a healthy lifestyle could reduce a person’s genetic risk of dementia by almost one third, the first study of its kind has revealed. More

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