Fitness and exercise
An inactive lifestyle increases your risk of developing long-term (chronic) diseases, such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer, as well as...
Exercising outdoors may reduce the risk of poor mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine.
Researchers compared the...
Regular jogging can increase how long you’re expected to live for by adding more than six years to a man’s life and five years to a woman’s, according to a press release from...
Modern tai chi is a meditative martial art form practised by millions of people all around the world. In China, it’s common to see people doing a routine in the park in...
It might sound too good to be true, but simply walking can help you reach the recommended target of at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week. Regular walking...
Produced by Dylan Merkett, Bupa Health Information Team, January 2012.
This factsheet is for people who have a sprained ankle, or who would like information about it....
A muscle strain is a stretch or tear in the muscle or tendon caused by over-stretching or over contracting of muscle tissue. The muscles in the legs and lower back are most...
Knee injuries are common, especially when taking part in sport. Injuries to soft tissues, such as ligaments and tendons, are the most common, though damage to the bones is also...