Australian children are some of the least active in the world
Australian children are some of the least active in the world. University of Newcastle researchers are addressing this head on with a range of innovative...
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Are you an active couch potato?
‘Active couch potato’ - how sitting all day can erase a workout. New Finnish research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests...
Night owl sleep pattern puts you at risk
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2...
How to prepare for surgery
How should you to prepare for surgery? Surgery is a medical marvel – one which benefits greatly from modern technology, but which has endured as...
Water Safety for Summer
Water Safety for Summer: During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families...
Junk food ad restrictions save £200M
Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m. Restrictions on advertising of junk food on TfL...
Benefits of community health programme
Published research confirms benefits of community health programme: Research by academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, has confirmed the health benefits of a strength and balancing...
Today is Playday
Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. It is the biggest play sector event in the UK,...
Gene C18ORF25 promotes muscle strength during exercise
Researchers have identified a gene, namely C18ORF25, that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential for the development of therapeutic...
Can the super-lean really eat what they like?
Can some people really eat what they like and not gain weight? Scientists shed light on the diet and lifestyles of the super-lean. An international...
