The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum in London on 18 March 2024. Founded by Karen ... More

Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June Peebles on 18 March. A qualified accountant, Holland has been ... More

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings, such as health clubs and sports facilities. The Child safeguarding: ... More

According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow down the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s Disease, there is evidence ... More

As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a move into the Spanish market. CFO Tom Fitzgerald is also ... More

University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature. In a ... More

Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the end of an ambitious two-year renovation project. The Castle, near ... More

In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government to promote active environments, cut red tape and elevate the ... More

Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences. Timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Peppa ... More

The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a new corporate health, fitness and wellness centre at the company's ... More

Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new chapter for the professional French spa and skincare brand. Founded ... More

Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the rising cost of obesity on society according to a report ... More

The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike of white cells in the blood of Boston marathon runners ... More

With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in rural locations, this market will be the next frontier for ... More

Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new frontiers in the science of health optimisation for the next ... More

This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa by providing inclusive opportunities during the summer holidays, according to ... More

Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago, according to Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People ... More

The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia Castille in Madrid, with the timing designed to coincide with ... More

Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new Mind category, which comprises five different classes, has been specifically ... More

The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) this week when it hosts ... More

Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via a soft launch at Dick's Sporting Goods in the US, ... More

More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered at the Royal Society of Arts in London on 28 ... More

Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some disorders associated with obesity. Research from the Perelman School of ... More

Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in shape. More than half of respondents (54 per cent) to ... More

Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school years, while also having better diets and spending more time ... More