There’s currently no peer-reviewed research published in any major scientific journals backing up the hormone diet’s claims.
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Expert looks at latest diet trend which claims ‘resetting’ your hormones is the key to losing stubborn weight.
Research shows that as little as 20 minutes of brisk walking per day can result in a 20 per cent reduction in early death over seven years.
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It doesn’t matter much how much you exercised in your youth, according to the science. What really matters is how much you exercise now.
Vigorous exercise is safe while pregnant, even in the final trimester. But if you don’t feel up to it, lighter exercise is beneficial too.
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It’s normal for expectant mums to worry about how their activities might affect their baby’s health. But when it comes to vigorous exercise, the evidence shows there’s nothing to worry about.
Schools could use bushwalking as an activity and link it to lessons in other subjects such as geography and science.
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We need to keep active and exercise to stay healthy. So why not teach school kids some of the activities they’d go on to enjoy later in life?
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What the science says about working out in extreme temperatures.
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Our new research shows that children who are physically active every day tend to perform better in exams.
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A small body of research has started to explore how fitness trackers and calorie counting apps might be linked to disordered eating and exercise.
Getting older? If you grunt when you bend over, you’re not alone.
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Is grunting a sign that we’re ageing fast? Or is it just one of those things that come with the middle years, like reading glasses, greying hair and ‘dad jokes’?
Exercising in hot weather adds stress to the body and comes with risk of heat exhaustion.
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You can stay fit during soaring summer temperatures — if you follow some simple precautions.
Finding a fitness routine that fits your life and then sticking to it is key.
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Research shows that the more adults identify with exercise or physical activity, the more they engage in it.
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If you see professional athletes with velcro bands around their legs, this is why.
For women who have had gestational diabetes, maintaining a healthy diet can help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on.
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Women who have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But regular checks, a healthy diet and exercise are can help to manage this risk.
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Exercise can help relieve period pain.
Exercise is good for you, no matter what your weight.
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Nike has recently displayed a plus-sized mannequin in its London store, triggering responses ranging from outrage to celebration. But there’s no denying the health risks of obesity.
Physical activity is linked to better mental health, but doing too much appears to have the opposite effect, as does too much of a sedentary lifestyle. It is better to alternate between sitting and standing.
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A new study shows that moderate to intense physical activity — such as playing soccer or running — for up to 50 minutes per day is associated with better mental health.
Women in Soweto said going out in exercise clothes made them vulnerable to harassment and assault.
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It’s not enough to simply promote healthy eating and exercise without considering the very real environmental and structural constraints present in South Africa.
There’s not only one correct sitting posture. Mixing it up is the best thing to do.
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Contrary to what you might think, there’s not one right way to sit. According to the principles of ergonomics, there are three good options.
New research shows that if you pay people for achievable increases in their daily physical activity, they will continue to be more active for months after the rewards are withdrawn.
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Financial rewards can entice us to exercise more, and the benefits are lasting, according to a new research review.
Traditional sports aren’t the only way to be active.
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Want teenagers to be more active? Just talk to them first
It’s OK to feel out of breath when you start a new exercise program. Here’s why it gets easier with time.
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If you’re unfit or overweight, there’s lots you can do to make a new exercise regime both enjoyable and successful.