Fitness
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Gel hope for cartilage
Scientists have developed a jelly that could have a dramatic impact in aiding the healing of damaged cartilage, it was reported last night. Read more
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Couch potatoes lack exercise drug
A key protein in the brain may be the reason why some people cannot be bothered to take up physical exercise, French researchers believe. Read more
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Overweight or healthy weight?
Calling people "overweight" may give a false impression of the state of their health, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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Olympians, tooth fairies and space travel
Olympians live longer than the general population, regardless of their sport or medal-winning tally, it was claimed today. Read more
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Cut fat and shed pounds – study
Cutting fat out of the diet can work wonders for the figure – and health, researchers say today. Read more
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Social media could combat childhood obesity
The medical profession should embrace social media as a tool to help children overcome obesity, it was claimed last night. Read more
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Marathons "too far, too fast"
Marathon addicts are unlikely to be building up their heart health, experts say today. Read more
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Fitness as good as pills for cholesterol
Getting a little bit fit is as good for fighting cholesterol as taking statin pills – and the two together are a winning combination, experts say today. Read more
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How dancing boosts girls
Dancing can make a big difference to the mental health of teenage girls, researchers reported last night. Read more
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New drive to cut cardiac arrest death
Soccer star turned actor Vinnie Jones returned to the fray today in a new campaign aimed at persuading the public to "get tough" with heart attacks. Read more