18 July 2012 A lack of exercise is now causing as many deaths as smoking across the world, a study suggests. The report, published in the Lancet to coincide with the build-up to the Olympics, estimates that about a third of adults are not doing enough physical activity, causing 5.3m deaths a year.
28 November 2012 Cycling and walking should be the norm for all short journeys, experts say. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence said people should shun their cars if a trip could be done in 15 or 20 minutes on foot or bike. It said the approach was needed to combat the “silent… View Article
26th November 2012 The waiting is over and the 12 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award have been announced – Nicola Adams, Ben Ainslie, Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Katherine Grainger, Sir Chris Hoy, Rory McIlroy, Andy Murray, Ellie Simmonds, Sarah Storey, David Weir and Bradley Wiggins. I hope you will agree… View Article
26th November 2012 Olympic and Paralympic athletes dominate the shortlist for the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Cyclists Bradley Wiggins and Sir Chris Hoy, tennis star Andy Murray, and athletes Jessica Ennis and Mo Farah are candidates in a 12-strong list. Rower Katherine Grainger, golfer Rory McIlroy, boxer Nicola Adams and sailor… View Article
28th November 2012 There are many ways to measure the health of the nation. The publication of the government’s consultation on a minimum price for alcohol puts the focus on harmful drinking habits. Physical activity is also in the spotlight because of the call by health experts for people to cycle and walk more.
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