Health and Fitness
Four in ten exercise to look good, rather than be healthy
Four out of ten fitness fanatics exercise to look good rather than to be healthy, a new study has shown.
The best weight lifting gloves and why you need them
Wight-lifting gloves hint that you’re getting to a certain level of capability and that you’ve already passed a few milestones in terms of what you can lift.
Health ‘wake-up call’ hits at 39
The average Brit is struck by a health wake-up call at the age of 39, a new study has shown. Researchers found the approach to the big 4-0 is the point when we really start to worry about the long-term health implications of the bad habits and poor diets from our younger years.
More than 1 in 4 with back pain suffer depression
Today marks the start of ‘Backcare Awareness Week' and new research from protection provider Friends Life has today revealed the impact that back pain can have on sufferers' psychological wellbeing.
Quit smoking in ‘Stoptober’ and become healthier and wealthier
Stoptober 2013 is in full swing and research from MoneySuperMarket.com reveals smokers who get involved and kick the habit will benefit from healthier bodies and bank balances.
Shark antibodies could provide key to targeting breast cancer
Aberdeen scientists are investigating if antibodies found naturally in sharks could be used to target breast cancer.
iPosture - more young people suffering from back pain, gadgets the cause
Ipads, tablets and smartphones are causing an increase in the number of people suffering from back pain, new research has shown.
Green machines place North Somerset health club as world leader
A North Somerset health club has become the first venue in the world to install environmentally friendly fitness equipment that will feed back electricity into the building’s power supply while they’re being used.
Carbs & Craic at Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is warming up for its annual festival of fun and running in Inverness on 28th & 29th September.
Men give up on the way they look at 46 - women power through to 59
Men give up on the way they look at the age of just 46 – while women keep up appearances for over a decade longer, it has been revealed.
Children risking dehydration around during term-time
Millions of schoolchildren could be at risk of dehydration – after a report found many go for as long as 18 hours without a drink.
Photon Pod brightens the mood at London Design Festival
Philips Hue, has been installed at the Photon Project’s Photon Pod at the London Design Festival. The all-glass pod is a prototype for the Photon Project that will collect invaluable data and insights on the links between light, and health and wellbeing over a planned four-year period.
Garmin Edge Touring and Edge Touring Plus
Garmin has announced the Edge Touring and Edge Touring Plus cycling computers, its first navigators created just for cyclists.
Lunchtime can help increase fitness levels for time-poor workers
We can all give a million and one excuses why we can’t or won’t go to the gym but one of the most common reasons is time, says Edward Harrison of Vital Exercise.
Britain’s sporting legacy will help local talent
Andy Murray beating off the expected winners at Wimbledon has seen the nation basking in sporting glory. With so much focus on the achievements of British sporting talent and athletes becoming the new modern role model it is time to invest in upcoming talent.