Fitness
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Exercise and sport "vital" – experts
Lack of exercise should be treated as a "vital sign" by doctors alongside problems such as obesity and high blood pressure, an expert says today. Read more
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Health protection in place for Olympics
Handwashing, hats and water are among the advice being offered to visitors to this year’s Olympics by health experts. Read more
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How work may harm pregnancy
Women who have to undertake physically arduous work during pregnancy may see an impact on the size of their baby, researchers warn today. Read more
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Cancer fear fails to deter weight gain
Fear of cancer does little to help motivate overweight Britons to shed their fat, campaigners warn today. Read more
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Changes in walking speed could signal dementia
Subtle changes in walking speed among older people could signal early stages of dementia, new research has claimed. Read more
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Universal call for donor day
Millions of people with special blood are being sought today in the UK to help build stocks in advance of the Olympics. Read more
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Waist circumference is useful in knowing diabetes risk
A person’s waist circumference is linked to their risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of their body mass index, new research has found. Read more
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City rises to spring challenge
A primary care trust is taking action against the risks to children posed by trampolines. Read more
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Virtual partner boosts exercise
A virtual partner can help double the length of time people spend on exercise, researchers have found. Read more
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Athlete pain tolerance could aid treatment
Athletes’ ability to tolerate pain for longer than non-athletes could give pain management specialists new ways of treating patients, researchers reported yesterday. Read more