Fitness
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How healthy living cuts women’s stroke risk
Women who have a healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce their risk of stroke by more than half, Swedish researchers said last night. Read more
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Salt and walking key to heart day
Less salt and more walking are among remedies promoted today as the world is urged to take care of its heart. Read more
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How fitness boosts happiness
Keeping fit produces chemicals that purge the body of harmful substances – helping to boost mental health, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Skirt size link to breast cancer
Women who put on a bit of weight around the middle during their working years face an increased risk of developing breast cancer later in life, researchers warn today. Read more
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Low pay and long hour link to diabetes
People who work for long hours in low status jobs face a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers warn today. Read more
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Ban sports supplement sponsorship call
Sporting organisations are giving "unwarranted credibility" to energy drinks and supplements by allowing them to sponsor events and teams, it was claimed today. Read more
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Apps and olive oil for weight control
Everyone should be encouraged to keep active and eat a healthy diet – not just the overweight, according to new UK guidelines issued today. Read more
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Lifestyle clue to headaches
Many people who complain of chronic headaches may be suffering the effects of unhealthy lifestyles, a conference has heard. Read more
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Rugby customs may spread dangerous skin infection
Rugby is a game that is rough on the pitch and hearty in the changing rooms – but its customs may be causing outbreaks of a nasty skin condition, health experts warn today. Read more
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‘Fat shaming’ part of obesity problem
“Fat Shaming” – discriminating against people who are overweight or obese – has been shown to be “part of the obesity problem and not the solution”, according to experts. Read more