Running and your back
Most of us will suffer an episode of acute low back pain. Some will have frequent bouts and the pain
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion
When your body can’t keep itself cool you can develop heat illnesses, ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and,
Can you exercise away the effects of sedentary behaviour?
In an increasingly busy world, sedentary behaviour – that is sitting for prolonged periods of time – has become more
Can athletes excel on a vegetarian diet?
People follow vegetarian diets for a variety of reasons such as religious beliefs, personal and moral values, environmental concerns, health
Being fit protects against diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a difficult disease to manage that increases the risks of kidney failure, heart disease and blindness.
Being physically inactive can be a death sentence
Physical inactivity is a global pandemic increasing the risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and some cancers like colon
Can one hour of exercise a day save your life?
One hour of exercise each day eliminates the health toll of sitting. The activity patterns of over one million people
What is the best type of exercise to do to lose weight?
Searching for the best way to lose weight? Should the emphasis be on diet or can the solution be found
Can genes pick a future gold medallist?
Does inheriting a good set of sporting genes determine a future gold medallist? Sporting prowess runs in families, so inheriting
