Running injuries don’t happen for the reasons you think – here’s the three best ways to prevent them
Running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity worldwide. But though it requires little expertise or equipment […]
What you eat can reprogram your genes – an expert explains the emerging science of nutrigenomics
People typically think of food as calories, energy and sustenance. However, the latest evidence suggests that food also “talks” to
The baffling case of metabolically healthy obese people: Are they protected from chronic diseases?
There is a growing global body positivity movement to combat the stigma and prejudice that overweight and obese individuals face.
Three reasons runners should start lifting weights
Millions of people worldwide make running their exercise of choice. And whether you’ve just started running and are aiming to
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Wearable resistance: how to get stronger by simply moving, with a little help from small weights
It’s the time of year to make resolutions to improve fitness and strength, but this may not require a gym
Just 30-90 minutes of resistance training weekly decreases risk of premature death – new research
There’s long been evidence that moderate aerobic exercise (think walking, running, or cycling) are good for your lifelong health and
Can ageing really be ‘treated’ or ‘cured’? An evolutionary biologist explains
As time passes, our fertility declines and our bodies start to fail. These natural changes are what we call ageing.
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5 strategies employers can use to address workplace mental health issues
COVID-19 has inflicted a serious mental health toll on many U.S. workers. Like other Americans, workers have lost loved ones,
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‘Hangxiety’: why some people experience anxiety during a hangover
The morning after a night of drinking is never fun if you’ve got a hangover. For most people, hangovers involve
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50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age
There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics.