Fitness
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When football boosts health
Playing football may be better for the blood pressure than watching the World Cup in Brazil, researchers said last night. Read more
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Six thousand steps to knee health
People with arthritis of the knee often find walking difficult – but 6,000 steps a day can make a massive difference to their health, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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World Cup may be alcohol contest
The alcohol industry will be the real winner of the 2014 World Cup, it was claimed today. Read more
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Startling growth of worldwide obesity
The growth of obesity around the world has been "startling" in the last 30 years, researchers warn today. Read more
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Schools alone can’t boost kids’ health
School-based interventions to get children exercising more and eating more fruit and vegetables may not be workable on their own, researchers warn today. Read more
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Parents prevent children walking to school
Children are missing out on valuable exercise because their parents prefer their youngsters to get the bus or to be driven to school, researchers warn today. Read more
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Dengue fever risk predicted for Brazil’s World Cup
An early warning system that predicts the risk of dengue infections for the 553 micro-regions of Brazil during the football World Cup has been developed for the first time. Read more
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Pacemaker risk for athletes
Athletes face an increased risk of developing abnormal heart rhythms in old age, leading to them needing pacemakers, new research suggests. Read more
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Neck tests could reduce rugby injury
Adult rugby teams seeking to recruit teenagers should be required to ensure their recruits undergo medical testing for body strength, according to a Scottish study. Read more
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Most adults set to be overweight in much of Europe
Ireland is set to be the plumpest country in Europe – with nearly half its population classed as obese, according to a new analysis. Read more