Fitness
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Ban tackles in school rugby – Pollock
Tackling and harmful contact should be banned from youth rugby to ensure participants’ safety, two academics claim today (26 September 2017). Read more
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Activity deficit worldwide
Persuading everyone, worldwide, to ensure they undertake half an hour of activity daily could reduce rates of cardiovascular disease by nearly 5%, according to the findings of major global study published today. Read more
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Diet and exercise improve asthma
A healthy diet and taking more exercise can benefit people with asthma, even if they are of a healthy weight, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Obesity cannot be “metabolically healthy”
The term “metabolically healthy obesity” should no longer be used because it misleads individuals into believing that obesity can be healthy, British researchers say today. Read more
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Too many not young at heart, on-line test shows
A publicly backed on-line test of heart health has found thousands of people with a "heart age" ten years greater than their real age, according to figures published today. Read more
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Drugs to make exercise healthier?
Drugs could be developed to enhance the health benefits of exercise, British researchers say. Read more
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Fitness not a full antidote for obesity – study
People who are "fat but fit" still face an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease, British researchers say today. Read more
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Community dog-walking could be a prescription
Community dog-walking schemes might provide the key to helping adults stay active, researchers in Norfolk, UK, say today. Read more
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Benefits of pregnancy fitness revealed
Exercising during pregnancy is not only safe – but has significant benefits for the mother, according to the findings of a major UK research study published today. Read more
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Swimming benefits study "ground-breaking"
A senior health educator has been promoting the health benefits of swimming in a ground-breaking new report. Read more