metabolism news

The way fat stores are metabolised during exercise is different in males and females, according to a US study, which shows the need for more ... More

While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University. ... More

A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according to an announcement from Claridge's owner The Maybourne Hotel Group. ... More

Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with membership costing £10,000 a year. Spanning almost 2,000sq m across ... More

Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity can improve learning outcomes. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute ... More

Qatari wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, is supporting guests on their journey during the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a special ... More

Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise is aiming to expand to 100 more locations globally this ... More

Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of such practices are proven. Two separate studies published in August ... More

Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen in their breath, has raised US$62m in Series B funding. ... More

The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways that mean the benefits of exercise can be passed on ... More

An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and why exercise performed at different times of the day can ... More

The basal metabolic rate at which a body burns calories peaks at a much earlier age than previously thought, according to new research. The study, ... More

Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the risk of disease. The finding comes from a study by ... More

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has upgraded its spa with a new Aqua Wellness Centre to enhance guests’ wellness journey. The 7,735sq ft Aqua Wellness Centre ... More

Located on an ancient hilltop in a private eight-hectare park in Italy, Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness Medical Retreat will open in May 2021. The new concept ... More

Cancer sufferers who exercise regularly have, generally, a better prognosis than inactive patients – but science hasn't quite managed to agree why this is. Now, ... More

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has stepped into the world of integrated health and wellness with the introduction of its first IV drip bar, VIVID ... More

Research has suggested that some of the benefits of aerobic exercise may be reduced by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels – a condition known as hyperglycemia. ... More

Swiss cellular skincare brand, Swiss Perfection, has been acquired by South Korean developer and distributor of beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, Shinsegae International. According to ... More

Exercising increases levels of a protein hormone secreted by the bones which has a powerful anti-ageing effect on the rest of the body. Osteocalcin, which ... More

A study on how exercise changes the body at a molecular level has suggested that a simple blood test could be used to determine how ... More

Luxury hotel group Aman is encouraging people to look inwards and focus on wellbeing during lockdown by offering free wellness advice from its global network ... More

Gharieni’s therapist-free treatment concept has won the Wellness & Spa Innovation Award 2020 from the German Wellness Association. The Gharieni MLX i3Dome treatment table combines ... More

With no cure for the coronavirus, there is much debate in the wellness industry about interventions which can support those with the virus and strengthen ... More

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that could reduce a patient’s ability to exercise efficiently. The team – which included staff from King's College London ... More