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Exercise ‘can control appetite’
The benefits of exercise have been underlined by a study that reveals it not only burns off calories, but can reduce feelings of hunger as well. The findings suggest a “double whammy” benefit that may help the overweight to slim. Researchers studying obese mice found that exercise restored the sensitivity of brain cells involved in controlling appetite. The [...] -
First Lady highlights fitness goals
Michelle Obama has highlighted the importance of eating healthily and keeping fit during the launch of her recast President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. The First Lady struck a series of fitness poses while exercising with students in Washington DC on Wednesday. The Council will now also focus on teaching people to eat more healthily as [...] -
Green Space ‘Improves Men’s Health’
Living and exercising in a green neighbourhood reduces the risk of dying from heart or lung problems in men, while it does not have any such impact on women, a new study has shown. According to the researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, men who live in the greenest neighbourhoods are about 10% less [...] -
Pregnant Radcliffe In Charity Race
World record holder Paula Radcliffe will be taking part in a race on July 4 to continue the fundraising work of the late Jane Tomlinson. Radcliffe – whose second child is due in September – agreed to be patron of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal to raise funds for children’s and cancer charities. The long-distance runner, who will [...] -
Athletes line up for challenges
People have been urged to participate in sporting, art and cultural activities in the run-up to the London 2012 Games. Athletes including 2012 medal hopefuls such as cyclists Ed Clancy and Wendy Houvenaghel, triathlete Alistair Brownlee and gymnast Beth Tweddle participated in a series of cultural challenges in a bid to promote this year’s Open Weekend [...] -
Grab a mate to start losing weight
Women are more likely to lose weight if they diet and exercise with a friend, according to new research. A study of 3,000 women found those who plan a healthy diet with a colleague and train with them will shed more than 10 pounds. But those who go it alone will fail to lose any weight at [...] -
Lorraine Unveils Slimmer Figure
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has unveiled her new slimline figure after dropping a dress size. Following her Virgin London Marathon run earlier this year the 50-year-old star stuck with her fitness routine and dropped from a size 14 to a 12. She told Closer magazine that she feels more confident now she’s shed the pounds. She said: “I [...] -
Exercise ‘may rebuild brain cells’
A new study has indicated that physical exercise or epileptic seizures may help kick-start regeneration of brain cells that are lost with age. Until recently, it was believed brain cells that die off from birth are irreplaceable. Scientists led by Dr Verdon Taylor, from the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology in Freiburg, Germany, carried out the study [...] -
Call for fitness tests for children
The Government’s chief medical officer wants children to complete fitness tests each year. Similar to schemes which are already running in California and Texas in the US, Sir Liam Donaldson has called for schoolchildren to test their health and fitness with bleep tests. He believes the tests, which involves intense bursts of running, would improve children’s mental [...]