Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full- body health scan and launched a new mobile app that integrates wearable data into the assessment process.

ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with suggestions about what this means for exercise professionals.

The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and wellness tests has been launched by The Wave Active and South Downs Health and Care partnership.

New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can be enough to protect against a range of illnesses.

Preventative health clinic Biograph is actively working on expansion to secure more sites, following the launch of a second clinic in New York City. Potential international sites are in the mix.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

A study by researchers at Uppsala University has found even just a few nights with insufficient sleep can cause serious heart problems.

Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to open two more sites in the capital and expand to other UK cities this year.

A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected on-site this year and a completion date of 2030.

Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal, with England showing the largest deceleration.

Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value claims McKinsey Health Institute in its latest report, undertaken in collaboration with World Economic Forum.

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

A weekly training session with whole body electronic muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can reduce cardiovascular disease risk in healthy adults.

The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government to fix the broken food system and turn the tide on the public health emergency.

Research from Stanford shows ageing is non-linear, peaking at 44 and 60

The co-founder of Future Practice tells us about the company’s new suite of training courses aimed at helping fitness professionals excel in the wellness space

According to research undertaken by Stanford University in the US, ageing is non-linear and there are periods of significant change around the ages of 44 and 60.

A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which can flag up a range of health risks including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Dr Davina Deniszczyc from Nuffield Health says the time is ripe for the sector to step up and work alongside health professionals in prevention and cure for MSK issues, post-surgical rehab, Long COVID and those in treatment for cancer

Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy

As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits

Recent research from the University of Sydney has found that walking 9,000 steps a day can significantly reduce mortality and CVD risk, even if the rest of the time is sedentary

There is evidence to show that the way we speak to ourselves has an impact on our behaviour and physical health. Could encouraging self-compassion and positive self-talk help members to achieve their goals?

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts

Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps are able to offset the health risks of sedentary behaviour.

While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University.

Who knew that when you call yourself an idiot for making a small mistake that it impacts the health of your heart? ACE gives a run down on research which shows the surprising link between self compassion and cardiovascular health.

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector