Good news for saturated fat!
“The risk from saturated fat in foods such as butter, cakes and fatty meat is being overstated and demonised, according to a cardiologist,” BBC News reports. FINALLY! The media is […]
Sexercise – better than a walk
So going for a walk may not seem like that much fun, what about sexercise? An average session burns more calories than a walk (but less than a jog). The […]
Recession leads to unhealthy diet…no duh
“Struggling households are turning to cheaper, fattier food in the wake of the recession, while the quality of produce is plummeting,” is the worrying claim in the Metro newspaper. The […]
Obesity genes
BBC News tells us that the “slow metabolism ‘obesity excuse’ is true”. A mutation has been found that slows metabolism and causes people to become severely obese by early childhood. […]
Free vitamins for children as a solution to rickets
So rickets are making a comeback, and the government is taking an interest as improving health in early years can lead to sustained well being in adulthood. This finding has […]
‘Barefoot’ shoes increasing injury
Another new trend and money making scheme in the sports market is ‘barefoot’ footwear. These minimalist shoes are now making up 15% in a running shoe market worth $6.5 billion. […]
Exercise as beneficial as drugs?
The British Medical Journal recently published an article about exercise being as good as pills and medication for conditions such as heart disease. These results aren’t just from a few […]
