Fitness
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Children happier but not healthier
British school-children are happier than they used to be – but not healthier, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Fitness – the secret of long life?
Women gain more physical fitness than men from light exercise, according to a major analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Exercise helps chronic kidney disease patients
A new review has concluded that regular exercise can benefit people with long-term kidney disease. Read more
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Pregnancy risks studied
Women exposed to a range of chemicals during pregnancy may face an increased risk of their child developing asthma, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Lifestyle – the new health threat
Obesity, tobacco and excess alcohol pose as much a threat to world health as infectious diseases did in the last century, a British politician has told the United Nations. Read more
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Lifestyle’s global sickness toll
Millions of people around the world are now dying early from life-style related diseases such as heart disease and many forms of cancer, according to a global report published today. Read more
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Sportacus beats Scooby
The classic cartoon show Scooby-Doo sets children the best example for activity – if not for eating – according to an "official" league table published yesterday. Read more
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Blood pressure gene breakthrough
Scientists have made a major advance in the battle to control blood pressure, it was announced last night. Read more
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You can’t lose weight on-line, researchers say
Tailored online programmes that use self-reported dietary information to calculate a reduced fat diet are ineffective, Dutch researchers said today. Read more
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Exercise boosts strength in middle age
The health benefits of regular exercise may last a lifetime, according to a new analysis. Read more