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Children aged between 4 and 6 who have better cardiorespiratory health than their peers also do better on cognitive tests and other measures of brain ... More

The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19, according to a thought leadership analysis in the latest issue ... 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

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

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

Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age. A study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology investigated the ... More

Two new studies have suggested that the circadian clock could play a more important role in how the body responds to physical exertion than previously ... More

New research suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise intolerance related to heart failure. The study is published ahead of print ... More

The negative impact of low physical fitness on middle age men is nearly as severe as smoking – according to a study published in the ... More

Exercise in any form can play a key role in helping diabetics to reduce body fat and control glucose, even among so-called ‘non-responders,’ a study ... More

A new class of drugs has been identified that dramatically slows the ageing process, alleviating symptoms of frailty, improving cardiac function and extending a healthy ... More

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been proven to be beneficial for clinically stable heart transplant recipients, with workouts helping to increase exercise capacity, maintain control ... More

New research presented at a London endocrinology conference this week reveals a link between vitamin D levels and muscle efficiency, which may explain why patients ... More