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Are fitness tests widening the gender gap?
Fitness New research confirms that competitive testing gives an advantage to boys and reduces interest and enjoyment of PE in girls
By James Frew •
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This 12-minute muscle workout is perfect to reduce blood pressure
Workout New research finds that 12 minutes of IRT exercise can help you safely manage your blood pressure.
By James Frew •
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Why meat-free burgers aren't always the 'healthy' option
Nutrition Plant-based products mostly get a healthy rep but some meatless burgers can be just as fatty as a beef burger
By Jessica Downey •
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Worried about high cholesterol? Eating pecans has dramatic results, study finds
Nutrition Pecan nuts can massively improve bad cholesterol levels – and also boost long term health
By Jessica Downey •
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Yoga could reduce your headaches by almost 50%
Health Migraines can be debilitating, but research shows that a regular yoga practice can reduce the pain and make them less frequent.
By James Frew •
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Walking three hours a week helps prevent early death (and lower stroke risk)
Seniors Walking is a habit that everyone should adopt, reducing risks of strokes – but it's extra beneficial for stroke survivors
By Jessica Downey •
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Real life weight loss: How this Texas woman lost 193lbs in 18 months
Weight loss Jessica, a nurse from Houston, went through an incredible fitness and weight loss transformation
By Matt Evans •
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What are ultra-processed foods, and why are they bad for us?
Nutrition Ultra-processed foods make up 67% of the average teen's diet. But what are they, and should we be worried?
By Matt Evans •
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Here's how much weight college students gain each semester - and how to avoid it
Fitness It turns out the Freshmen 15 isn't just a college rumor. Fortunately, it doesn't take much for first-years to avoid gaining weight.
By James Frew •
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TikToker enlists her mom to demo easy vs advanced HIIT exercises – and it's brilliant
Fitness Trainer Ella Mae Rayner & mom demonstrate HIIT exercises are for everyone
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Struggle to do push-ups? This simple resistance band trick makes them SO much easier
Fitness Founder of Blogilates, Cassey Ho, shows how resistance bands can help anyone learn to do a push up
By Jessica Downey •
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Why we think the Fitbit Charge 5 is going to be a game-changer
Wearables The new Fitbit Charge 5 has been announced, and it looks like it's going to change fitness trackers as we know them
By Matt Evans •
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It's never too late for over-60s to benefit from exercise – Here's how to get started
Fitness You don't have to a life-long athlete to get the benefits of exercise, and the good news is you can start at any age.
By James Frew •
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Why the US Navy is using fitness wearables to monitor sleep deprivation
Healthy Home New Navy pilot program requires sailors to wear fitness watches in effort to combat exhaustion
By Jessica Downey •
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Why mushrooms can safeguard your brain and reduce dementia risk
Nutrition Adding mushrooms to your diet could help fight the risk of Alzheimer's by up to 52% (among a load of other benefits)
By Jessica Downey •
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The secret to a successful day? Cut out the coffee and get more sleep
Sleep Everyone loves a morning coffee but new research shows it might not be as perfomance-enhancing as we like to believe.
By James Frew •
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Even Fitbit's CEO struggles to fit exercise around work - here's how he finally cracked it
Fitness Fitbit CEO James Park shared the secrets of his new-found fitness routine in a new interview - and it's reassuringly easy
By Jessica Downey •
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Why learning to do a bridge is great for your legs, glutes, shoulders and back
Yoga This underrated exercise is amazing for desk jockeys. Here's how to get started
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Why meditation really can make your brain faster, calmer and more efficient
MIndfulness More research (as if you needed it) showing why meditation really works to change your brain
By Matt Evans •
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Real Life Weight Loss: How this busy mom lost 130lbs in 11 months
Weight Loss Brianna lost 130lbs without stepping foot in the gym, to create a better life for her and her daughter
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Two ways your brain actually improves with age - provided you keep it active
Health In a break from common wisdom, new research suggests that our brains may actually improve with age
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Heart failure is rising in men under 40 – Here's three ways to boost cardio health
Weight Loss Beat the stats and live longer, as disturbing news says younger and younger men are suffering from cardio problems
By Matt Evans •
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Science has identified the foods that can shorten - and lengthen - your life
Nutrition New analysis of the nutritional and environmental impact for over 5,000 foods shows that we should be cutting back on meat and enjoying a plant-based diet.
By James Frew •
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Fitness trackers really do work when it comes to hitting your weight loss goals
Fitness Why fitness trackers are some of the best tools in your weight loss arsenal. Picked one up yet?
By Matt Evans •
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Dancing has benefits for postmenopausal women, study finds
Menopause Science says that dancing can not only help postmenopausal women stay fit but it can promote body positivity too
By Jessica Downey •
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New research has found one of the best exercises for seniors to blast belly fat
Weight loss Tai Chi can help reduce your waistline as well as any conventional exercises, without high-impact movements
By Matt Evans •
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What happens when you do a push-up challenge every day for 30 days?
Fitness Fitness YouTuber Browney and friends tried the "Bring Sally Up" push up challenge every day for 30 days
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What to do if you're suffering from severe burnout at work
Mindfulness Burnout is a tricky time to navigate, and more of us are at our wit's end than ever before
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TikToker shatters 'safe' pregnancy workout ideas by pumping some seriously heavy iron
Fitness In this short video, Savanna Rose Silva shares that it is safe to lift weights during pregnancy as she deadlifts on TikTok
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