What the fat: “Fat burning” zones on exercise machines may not be accurate for everyone

The optimum heart rate for burning fat is personal to each person…

Perceptions of sleep quality influences next-day mood

People’s evaluation of their sleep has a bigger impact on their wellbeing…

95% of fitness trackers covered in harmful bacteria

Activity trackers such as Fitbits and Apple watches are covered in harmful…

Chronic pain: physical and mental symptoms ‘closely associated’ and should be treated in tandem

Doctors should monitor both physical and mental symptoms when treating pain as…

Heart failure: risk can be detected in urine

People with continuously high levels of urinary albumin excretion over a long…

Less than 5,000 steps a day still associated with good health

Walking less than 5,000 steps a day can still benefit your health,…

Research identifies type and duration of exercise that boosts life expectancy

The optimal combination of exercise that could reduce your risk of early…

Wegovy: injection reduces risk of heart attacks and strokes by a fifth

A recent trial suggests that a weight loss injection could decrease the…

T1DFC: Dad launches type 1 diabetes football team following son’s diagnosis

A father who said his “world was turned upside down” when his…

Mediterranean diet and keeping active could reduce risk of hospital-associated disability in older people

Older people in hospital could help maintain their ability to carry out…