Dog walking to ward off decline
Dog walking boosts levels of physical activity in old people and can ward off decline in later life, according to recent research published in the...
Heart & Lung
The Heart & Lung section explores heart and lung health, covering topics like personal lung cancer experiences, WHO’s anti-smoking strategies, heart attack awareness in women, and hypertension’s impact. It also highlights technological advancements in heart failure detection, strategies to reduce stroke risk, and the role of vitamin D in preventing atrial fibrillation. This section emphasizes the importance of comprehensive health awareness and innovative treatments in heart and lung care.
AF patients left at risk of stroke
Hundreds of patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in the UK have been left at risk of suffering a life threatening AF-related stroke, thanks to NHS...
Five reasons to quit caffeine..and five reasons not to!
It’s clear that our caffeine levels are creeping up and up. Whether it’s a latte on the way to work or an espresso to get...
In A South Downs Way
Walking in the English countryside with my dogs by my side is something that I love to do. As well as helping me stay fit...
Children in cars at risk from air pollution
We have changed the law to ban smoking in cars to protect our children, but where is the law to save them from toxic air...
Cycling is stepping stone to fitness
Cycling is an excellent stepping stone to fitness for people who are recuperating after surgery or are recovering from illness or injury. As a physiotherapist...
Sing for pulmonary rehabilitation
People who experience breathlessness because of lung disease often stay away from exercise in case it makes their condition worse. We need to help them...
Bike Week 2020
Bike Week 2020 will be online from 6 to 14 June 2020. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Cycling UK have realised that helping people to come...
Indoor cycling can improve fitness for all
Indoor cycling is a group exercise activity which can really help improve aerobic fitness at any level. Many visitors to Champneys Tring have a go...
Sing for lung health
People with lung conditions like COPD and asthma are often breathless. Damage to airways and lung tissue means that the lungs fail to empty properly,...
