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A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and memory for older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. ... More

Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the physical activity sector to support the NHS and tackle the ... More

Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people find gym buddies. The partnership has been formed in response ... More

With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is calling for investment in disease prevention – ... More

The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service rolled out to an additional 85 swimming pools and leisure ... More

The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims can help people cut their risk of Alzheimer’s by half. ... More

A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022, has revealed that physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030 ... More

As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has sent a letter to the government warning of a “major ... More

4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made at the Europe Active-hosted Active Leadership Forum in Berlin. DataHub ... More

A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health and fitness industry, has been released by The Global Health ... More

ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help the physical activity sector survive and recover from the financial ... More

The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the NHS £7.25m a week in lost social value. The figure ... More

Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness Summit yesterday (10 November) about the importance of addressing loneliness ... More

Educational organisation The Power of Touch (TPOT) has launched a free digital programme aimed at deepening understanding and awareness for spa and wellness professionals around ... More

Children under the age of 12 should no longer head the ball during training sessions, according to The Football Association (FA). The recommendation was made ... More

West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, has introduced dementia-friendly swimming sessions. The joint initiative, between Pendle Leisure Trust and Dementia Positive Pendle, aims to ... More

The Sport for Development Coalition (SFDC) has appointed former MP Andy Reed as its new chair. Reed, who has previously chaired the Sports and Recreation ... More

Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits" of swimming, after a report suggests that the activity saves the ... More

Regular weekly exercise sessions could delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease. Research by The University of Texas Southwestern shows that ... More

Pozzoni Architecture has added a 60-person fitness suite and converted the original fitness suite into a ‘state-of-the-art’ multipurpose studio at Formby Pool in Sefton. The ... More

A legacy campaign looks to utilise the forthcoming 2019 UCI Road World Championships and attract more people to take up cycling. The Own the Ride ... More

A new initiative has been launched to encourage more GP practices in the UK take measures to increase activity and reduce sedentary behaviour among their ... More

An alliance of walking and cycling organisations has called on the government to make a serious commitment to improving the UK's "active travel" infrastructure. In ... 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

People see swimming as lacking relevance to their lives, and lacking visibility in comparison to other sports. These are barriers that the sport is working ... More