8 h. ago The very simple tweak to your exercise routine that could 'significantly' improve body fat loss

Exercise is about far more than losing weight. However, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested in working off body fat at the gym...

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8 d. ago An expert trainer says these are the three best exercises for longevity, helping you ‘live better for longer’

A personal trainer tells Harry Bullmore how you can easily build a fit and functional body, improve your posture and enhance metabolic function

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2 w. ago My entire body went numb and I couldn't walk after taking common ADHD drug prescribed to millions

Hannah Schweickert, a 25-year-old with ADHD, never expected a common stimulant used to improve focus to leave her body numb and her mind in panic.

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2 w. ago Is it true that taking collagen supplements slows signs of ageing?

Many people take collagen powders and pills in the hope of looking younger for longer, but there are better ways to improve your chancesCollagen is one of the body’s building blocks. Made up of amino acids absorbed from the protein we eat, there are more than 20 subtypes found everywhere – from our bones and muscles to organs. Types I, II, and III are the most common in skin, cartilage and connective tissue, helping with strength and elasticity.In recent years collagen has become known as the protein that keeps the skin on our face young-looking, with collagen powders and pills promising to slow signs of ageing – but is there any truth in those claims? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Exercise ‘better than drugs’ after cancer treatment, international trial finds

First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third and can stop cancer returning‘Now I do weight training’: how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancerExercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs, according to the results of a landmark trial that could transform health guidelines worldwide.For decades, doctors have recommended adopting a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of developing cancer. But until now there has been little evidence of the impact it could have after diagnosis, with little support for incorporating exercise into patients’ routines. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds

First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third, can stop tumours coming back or a new cancer developing‘Now I do weight training’: how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancerExercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs, according to the results of a landmark trial that could transform health guidelines worldwide.For decades, doctors have recommended adopting a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of developing cancer. But until now there has been little evidence of the impact it could have after diagnosis, with little support for incorporating exercise into patients’ routines. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Incredible reason Manchester United gave green light to £175k 'body language consultant'

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was behind the decision to hire a body language consultant, who worked with players to improve their effectiveness at penalties

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3 w. ago Aldi CHAOS as hordes of shoppers get into screaming matches and wrestle to get their hands on viral £150 reformer Pilates machine

The discount supermarket chain has launched its own version of the kit used in exercise routines with celebrity fans such as Margot Robbie and Hailey Bieber.

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4 w. ago Woman loses 14.5 stone without surgery or a weight loss pen thanks to simple change

Karen Heffernan, from Glasgow, shed more than half her body weight after a health scare prompted her to make some changes to her diet and exercise routine

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