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Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in children, calling into question the foundation for all past and ... More

There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One of the studies to have made the link is a ... More

As evidence grows around nature’s wellbeing and health benefits, the team behind the UK’s Lost Gardens of Heligan has created an initiative to demonstrate how ... More

People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying from COVID-19" – equivalent to the risk faced by a ... More

It’s well-documented that nature has a profound effect on wellbeing, but a new study is investigating our response to digital and virtual experiences of nature. ... More

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol are the best ways to prevent dementia – even if the illness runs ... More

A new research and educational initiative aims to help fitness operators improve the customer experience they offer, by providing insight into the interactions they have ... More

The British public is being invited to take part in a national loneliness survey, launched in partnership between three universities, BBC Radio 4 and the ... More

Fish could be the secret ingredient for a better yoga, pilates or body balance class – if a new programme from Nuffield Health and the ... More

The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical and mental health, a select committee has been told by ... More

Hampshire Cricket, Lancashire County Cricket Board and Yorkshire County Cricket Club are among the six host teams chosen to compete in the inaugural Women’s Cricket ... More

It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your health as first feared, according to new research. Scientists from ... More

Extra sessions of exercise during the ‘critical period’ when early-teens are most vulnerable to the onset of type 2 diabetes could help safeguard against the ... More

Going for a long run ahead of a night of excess is a familiar ritual for many young people, but working up a sweat with ... More

Communication and collaboration between researchers, public health and land use officials could lead to rapid progress in the investigation of the impact of urban policies ... More

A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will collect data from 100 Manchester United Academy football players as ... More

Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical activity in urban populations, according to a new systematic review ... More

Looking at pictures of others being loved and cared for reduces the brain’s response to threat, highlighting a way to treat stress and trauma, according ... More

UK leisure centres are not doing enough to ensure their facilities are accessible for older people with sight issues, causing many to become inactive, according ... More

Living in an urban area with green spaces has a better impact on mid to long-term mental wellbeing than winning the lottery, a study has ... More

Fitness equipment supplier - Life Fitness and the University of Exeter have announced a partnership for their new fitness centre. The new centre, which will ... More

A study conducted by the University of Exeter and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has claimed that regular exercise offers 'no benefit' in ... More

Arts Council England (ACE), Exeter City Council and the University of Exeter have confirmed the spring programme of events will go-ahead as planned at the ... More

Trustees of the Exeter Northcott have announced that administrators have been appointed to oversee the running of the theatre after it was revealed to be ... More

Organic beetroot juice Beet It is being focused towards those who want to get fit following research showing that the drink can help to boost ... More