Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people living up to 25 per cent longer and enjoying better health in their later years.

Researchers from Imperial College in London have identified a redundant gene that causes ageing and switched it off

Armah Sports CEO introduces his new smart club, B_fit, which uses AI, VR and Amazon Alexa

HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the benefits of exercise.

Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US

Whoop has raised US$200m in a Series F funding round, resulting in the tech start-up being valued at US$3.6bn.

The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?

Cancer sufferers who exercise regularly have, generally, a better prognosis than inactive patients – but science hasn't quite managed to agree why this is.

For those looking to lose weight, wearing weighted vests could ensure better results than physical activity, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

Organiser of SPATEX 2020, Michele Bridle cordially invites you to attend the industry’s event of the year.

Research has suggested that limiting access to food might increase motivation to exercise.

A year after the launch of Steel Warriors’ first outdoor gym, made from confiscated knives, the Co-op is funding 20 more

From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that could impact your business

Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future

Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and speed up recovery could be doing themselves more harm than good, according to a recent documentary.

A new documentary has questioned whether meat is the best type of protein to build muscle mass. Experts weigh in

Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness activities to the public – will be celebrated this year in more than 4,000 locations in 100 countries on 9 June.

Biomechanist and author shares her insight on the impact of today’s increasingly sendentary lifestyles on the human body

Exercise during pregnancy may protect children from disease later in life, according to a recent study from the US

A new approach to physical education (PE) – based on physical literacy and “fun fitness” – could transform school sport and help all children embrace physical activity.

Government plans for a major shake-up of Post-16 vocational education have been met with disappointment from the leisure industry, after the newly-proposed routes into skilled employment appeared to overlook the sector.

If men work out together at the gym it can have a positive impact on health, helping to relieve the stresses of the day, according to new research from the US

Male friendships could provide positive health effects similar to those seen in romantic relationships, especially when dealing with stress, according to a new study of male rats by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

Meditation and aerobic exercise done together helps reduce depression, according to a new Rutgers study.

Leisure entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne is swapping life as a gym magnate for a stint in the jungle after he was revealed as one of the contestants for this year’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

Keeping up a regular workout regime may help to boost productivity and remove the need for late nights in the office finishing off work, according to a new study.

The events are often pitched as the ultimate challenge, but participants in a recent French Obstacle Course Race (OCR) faced an unexpected hurdle after their big day, as more than 1,000 runners contracted diarrhoea.

Scientists at Washington State University have shown that berries, grapes and other fruits can convert excess white fat into calorie-burning ‘beige’ fat.

Researchers at the University of Iowa Health Care, US, are working on an injectable bioactive gel that encourages self-healing of cartilage caused by knee injuries, with hopes it will result in a minimally invasive, practical and inexpensive approach for repairing cartilage and preventing osteoarthritis.

A new class of drugs has been identified that dramatically slows the ageing process, alleviating symptoms of frailty, improving cardiac function and extending a healthy lifespan, according to a recent study.