Obesity is widely recognised as a global crisis, but one health expert has warned of a more insidious trend that’s wreaking havoc on our health and shortening lifespans. Speaking to Steven Bartlett, host of the Diary of CEO podcast, Dr Gabrielle Lyon emphasised the importance of exercise and strength training alongside diet. During their discussion, … Read more
Over the weekend, Tufts University announced that 12 players on the men’s lacrosse team had been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a rare but serious condition where your muscles break down. Some of the athletes are now in the hospital for the condition, which can lead to disability and death if not properly addressed. The affected players … Read more
A mum-of-two has so far shed over three stone with the help of a cost-effective weight-loss app priced at 60p per day. Thrilled by her newfound confidence, she credits the Simple app’s AI-powered coach and bespoke 28-day workout challenge for curbing her snacking and boosting her activity levels. Simple distinguishes itself from competitors such as … Read more
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember the Presidential Fitness Test, a now-defunct physical fitness capability test in schools across the country. It was made up of multiple exercise challenges, and one of the factors it assessed was flexibility via a sit-and-reach test. Flexibility has been a long-standing measure of physical health. Touching … Read more
There’s plenty of one-size-fits-all health advice out there. But for people of a certain age, the diet and exercise recommendations aimed at younger folks just aren’t as helpful as they used to be. Our bodies have changed, and we don’t need to start hardcore exercise routines or embark on crazy fad diets that skip entire … Read more
It’s no secret that as we get older, our bodies change. Wrinkles, sagging skin and grey hair are all part of growing older (and wiser!) but that doesn’t mean we can’t do anything about it. And one particular hang up that could come with age is bingo wings. Thankfully, one fitness expert has just the … Read more
While many associate weight loss with gruelling spin classes, marathon runs and hour-long dance sessions that leave you drenched in sweat, one fitness instructor has revealed a simpler approach. TikTok user @alexx.fitt shared her secret to easy weight loss on the platform, encouraging followers to incorporate one particular exercise into their daily routine for optimal … Read more
Globally, the highest rate of physical inactivity was obeserved in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%), according to a June report by the World Health Organization. Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images It’s no secret that leading a healthy life requires getting consistent and sufficient exercise, but globally, many adults are lacking in this department. Nearly … Read more
There’s a joke in Norway that people move here for two reasons: a job or love. I’m in the latter group. I met my Norwegian partner in my international Master’s program in Migration and Intercultural Relations. I decided to do my master’s in Europe after a post-college graduation gap year in 2016. Part of the … Read more
Living a long, healthy life is a popular goal, but it’s not easy to achieve. It’s common for folks to develop conditions like dementia and chronic pain, in addition to mobility issues and cardiovascular problems, as they age. While certain uncontrollable factors (like genetics) play a major role in many of these issues, everyday habits … Read more
