Exercise is powerful medicine for the brain for a variety of reasons and is vital for long term mental performance. Now more research suggests any exercise that increases heart rate will not only help prevent dementia but may also slow … Read More

It’s true Britain’s middle-aged are the unhealthiest in the world. In fact they are fatter, more depressed and more likely to smoke. Even the Americans are in better shape. Based on a study of 13000 people in 12 countries the … Read More

Experts are now suggesting that the health hazards of being obese have been grossly underestimated as risk calculations are based on weight alone and not how long someone has been overweight for. Research in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests … Read More