By Viv Lee, University of Birmingham Even if you exercise everyday – whether that’s at home, at the gym, or taking your dog for walks – you might not be getting as much physical activity as you think you are. The World Health Organization (WHO)…
Read moreNutrition plays an outsized role in shaping your body’s response to inflammation.
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Read moreBy Amy Elizabeth Harwood, Coventry University; Chris Seenan, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Garry Tew, Northumbria University, Newcastle Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery…
Read moreBy Markos Klonizakis, Sheffield Hallam University Swimming, aqua-aerobics, and other water-based exercises are popular for people aged 55 and older to keep fit without putting strain on the joints. Studies show that water-based exercises have many benefits, including improving gait, balance and mobility. It’s also…
Read moreEven as COVID-19 surges, it’s wise to head outdoors for walks and recreation—but heed the precautions.
Read moreBy Daisy Luther There’s a saying in the military, “If it ain’t rainin’, you ain’t trainin’!” That was definitely the case when I took Selco and Toby’s Urban Survival Course for Women in Croatia a couple of years ago. As the cold rain fell, Toby…
Read moreBy Justin Roberts, Anglia Ruskin University There’s plenty of evidence showing how important nutrition is for exercise, from aiding performance to enhancing recovery. But it’s often confusing to know whether it’s best to eat before or after you exercise. To answer this, you should first…
Read moreA first-of-its-kind global survey shows the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown dramatically altered our personal habits, largely for the worse. “The stay-at-home orders did result in one major health positive. Overall, healthy eating increased because we ate out less frequently. However, we snacked more….
Read moreHealth coach Angie Chandler overcame her pandemic doldrums to inspire herself and others with an outdoor neighborhood fitness squad.
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