Fitness
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Rugby brain damage "mild"
The long-term effects on the brain of playing rugby may be limited, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Activity trackers hard to prescribe
Activity trackers, such as pedometers, are popular with some people – but they may not work as a "prescription" item, researchers warn today. Read more
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Lifestyle key to cardiac rehabilitation
Heart patients need to be encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent repeat episodes, according to European guidelines published today. Read more
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Children getting plumper in primary school – campaigners
Some 57,000 children a year are leaving primary school obese or overweight in spite of being a healthy weight when they started, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Row as child obesity plan unveiled
Plans to reduce child obesity in England, announced today, failed to satisfy campaigners. Read more
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Pokémon craze backed by GP
Leading Glasgow GP Dr Margaret McCartney has offered backing for the health benefits of the Pokemon Go craze. Read more
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Pre-Olympics sport supplement crack-down
Dozens of sports supplements sold in the UK contain unauthorised medicines – although the numbers may be reducing, regulators announced today. Read more
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Walk an hour a day – study
An hour a day of walking can counteract the health risks of spending all day sitting, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Lung test closely linked to mortality
Poor fitness is a key factor in loss of life among middle-aged men, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Activity therapy better than CBT?
A new psychological treatment that helps people with depression find activities is cheaper than the main talking therapy, CBT, – and equally effective, according to a major British study. Read more