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Exercise in your teens can impact your mental health for years to come

As it turns out, our parents were right. Exercising in our teens is not only important for our physical health, but a new study has found...

Study reveals exactly how many steps you need to walk a day, and it's not 10,000

Sure, the whole 10,000 steps a day mantra has been drilled into us, but sometimes it’s simply not feasible – especially as we come into...

How to overcome gym-barrassment, as 68% of people are 'too embarrassed' to exercise

If you’re an exercise novice, then working out in public or at the gym can be intimidating to say the least. In fact, a new survey has...

How to start working out: A beginner's guide to getting fit for the first time

If you haven't included exercise in your lifestyle before (or have just had a really long break from it), a fresh new year is a great...

Swapping screens for exercise for just 30 minutes a day could transform mental health

New research shows that swapping just half an hour of screen time for exercise every day could massively boost our mental health. In the...

Exercise addicts urged to build in rest days

A mental health charity is reminding people that while exercise is a good thing, some people are taking it too far, often as an antidote...

Coronavirus: How long can I exercise for each day? And other questions

The UK government has introduced strict new measures to try to slow the spread of coronavirus. Here are the answers to some of the most...

I'm A Surgeon ― Shiny Skin On Your Lower Legs Can Reveal Heart Health Issues

Why is sitting for too long bad for your health? What new research says about an increased risk of heart failure.

How new fathers can look after their mental health

11 sauna benefits for your mood, skin and heart health

Millions to be handed health-monitoring smartwatches by NHS

82% of People Found That Dog Walks Benefitted Their Mental Health, Says New Study

Five ways SAD can affect physical health, from headaches to erectile dysfunction

Heart Disease Symptoms In Women Can Be Different – Here’s What To Look For

Study finds link between light pollution and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Those Struggling With Fertility Can Now Access This Mental Health Support