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1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from lack of physical activity
New data from WHO shows that 31% of adults worldwide, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.
The concerning trend...
Researchers debunk common myths about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular to lose weight without counting calories. With its popularity, has come criticism about whether fasting is an effective way...
The positive impact of physical fitness on primary school children
A new study finds that primary school children that partake in physical fitness have a better quality of life and improved concentration.
Physical fitness is...
Reframing the narrative about population ageing
Population ageing is a natural part of demographic development, so why is it increasingly seen as a burden?
We discuss population ageing with Joan Costa-i-Font,...
NICE recommends semaglutide in specialist NHS services
Thousands of people will gain access to semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, as part of their treatment in an NHS specialist weight management service.
Semaglutide can...
Low-intensity exercise reduces the risk of sarcopenia in older adults
As little as ten minutes of low-intensity exercise per day can reduce the risk of sarcopenia in older adults, according to research from Örebro...
23% of lunch meal deals exceed recommended calorie guidelines
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that 23% of different lunch meal deals exceeded calorie guidelines.
Most supermarkets and high street stores offer...
York researchers are leading a national project to tackle obesity in children
The University of York is leading a national project to assess the value of a community-based intervention programme aimed at reducing obesity in children.
Obesity...
The Lancet Countdown: climate change and health
Lorna Rothery spoke to the Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown, Marina Romanello, about the urgent need to address climate risks to safeguard a...
Why travelling away from home leads to better health
A new study finds that people who travel more outside of their local area feel they have better health than those who stay close...
Is staying hydrated linked to healthy ageing?
New findings illuminate a link between staying hydrated and healthy ageing, which includes a reduced risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart and...
Study finds vegan diet boosts weight loss in overweight adults
New analysis finds that following a vegan diet for at least 12 weeks may boost weight loss and glucose control in overweight adults or...
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent inflammatory bowel disease
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent up to 60% of inflammatory bowel disease cases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Lifestyle changes in people...
Having a high BMI linked to long Covid
A new study by the University of East Anglia finds that having a high BMI and being a woman puts you at a higher...
Regular exercise is better for sleeping problems than medication
According to research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), regular exercise could be more effective than medication for treating sleeping problems.
Most...
Exercising can reduce the side effects of radiotherapy
Exercise can ease the side effects of radiotherapy, according to the latest research from Edith Cowan University (ECU).
Breast cancer is the most common form...
Co-workers can influence healthy eating and exercise habits of colleagues
Researchers from the universities of Cologne and Utrecht have found that co-workers can influence each other to improve healthy eating habits.
The researchers found that...
How weight gain can worsen symptoms of asthma
Changes in gut function brought on by weight gain have been associated with an increase in severe symptoms of asthma, according to new research.
A...
Regular exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer
Aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%, according to a new study from Tel Aviv University.
According to the researchers, intense...
Light physical activity can reduce brain haemorrhage symptoms
Four hours of light physical activity can reduce the symptoms of intracerebral brain haemorrhage, according to research from the University of Gothenburg.
Intracerebral brain...