Fitness
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Hip replacement patients benefit from exercise programme
Patients who receive exercises to increase strength and improve walking following hip replacement surgery benefit hugely, a new report has said. Read more
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Alarm as child obesity grows
Obesity rates among England’s 11-year-olds continue to rise, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Short, sharp way to boost health
The best way to keep fit for good health is often debated – and now British researchers say just 20 seconds a day may make a massive difference. Read more
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Fears over heart impact of endurance exercise
Intense endurance training may have damaging effects on the hearts of healthy people, researchers are warning. Read more
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Fitness key to heart health
Physical inactivity rather than excess weight may be the biggest threat to the heart, according to the findings of a major study reported last night. Read more
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Football good for men’s mental health
Men with mental health problems should be encouraged to play football, psychologists will hear today. Read more
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Doubts over balance exercise programmes
Exercise programmes can help elderly people keep their balance and prevent falls – but dozens of pieces of research have failed to establish the best way of doing it, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Hounds to help hearts
A major initiative to use dogs to help heart patients recover fitness is launched today at a British hospital. Read more
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Cancer patients may need obesity advice
People with cancer – or its early signs – should be given advice about their weight if they are obese, researchers warned today. Read more
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How stretching eases back-ache
Yoga or stretching classes can help relieve the misery of back-ache, researchers reported last night. Read more