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Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy, but
new research shows that it improves your brain’s health too – and that education also has
a positive effect.
news •
08 Apr 2016
Pregnant women who work out may pass a propensity to be active on to their child
HCM issue 5 2016
Offering personalised exercise programmes at local leisure centres could be the key to
protecting young people suffering early psychosis from the statistical likelihood of an early
grave, new research has suggested.
news •
29 Mar 2016
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.
news •
09 Mar 2016
Meditation and aerobic exercise done together helps reduce
depression, according to a new Rutgers study.
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15 Feb 2016
Exercise may enhance the plasticity of the adult brain, making it more flexible and open to new ideas and ways of learning, according to new research from the University of Pisa, Italy
HCM issue 2 2016
Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016
HCM Handbook 2016
The brain’s capacity to learn, remember and repair depends on the ability of neurons to
change with experience – a complex process that researchers say can be boosted by
regular exercise.
news •
08 Jan 2016
Spafinder Wellness 365 has partnered with online course provider eMindful to launch “The
1% Challenge,” a programme designed to help participants take a mindful approach to
small, incremental changes that over time can help them reach and maintain their weight
management, stress, pain management, fitness and other goals.
news •
08 Jan 2016
Regular exercise in early childhood can make a
major difference to metabolism and brain health over the course of a lifetime, according
to new findings.
news •
05 Jan 2016
Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016
HCM issue 1 2016
Typically, the festive period sees various ‘brain training’ games and gizmos come back into
vogue as cerebral stocking fillers, but it may well be that a gym membership is the
greatest gift for getting smarter this Christmas.
news •
30 Nov 2015
Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, US, have found new
evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces pain.
news •
30 Nov 2015
Scientists at Kyoto University have used MRI to narrow in on the neural structures behind
happiness, and hope their findings will have larger implications for happiness training.
news •
25 Nov 2015
New research from Japan looking at cognitive performance in older men has found that
regular exercise can help the brain hold back the sands of time and perform in the same
way as it did in years gone by.
news •
28 Oct 2015
Scientists have produced more evidence outlining the dangers of a high-fat diet, with a
new study linking the resultant increase in body weight and blood sugar levels to anxiety
and depression.
news •
21 Oct 2015
Combining exercise and gaming – known as exergaming – can help improve physical and
mental fitness in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), scientists have found.
news •
24 Sep 2015
Gym goers have been warned of the dangers of ‘bigorexia,’ an anxiety disorder which can
lead to depression, steroid abuse and – in extreme cases – suicide.
news •
22 Sep 2015
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the
best way to combat the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
news •
18 Sep 2015
The creator of Flow Play explains how music impacts the brain, and why music selection for yoga classes is so important
HCM issue 9 2015
Several international pilot studies look at the link between exercise and dementia across a lifetime
HCM issue 9 2015
Crosswords have long been heralded for their role in keeping ageing minds agile, but a
mounting body of evidence suggests that CrossFit sessions may be an even better option.
news •
25 Aug 2015
Regular exercise sessions for children with multiple sclerosis (MS) may help to mitigate
the effects of the debilitating disease, scientists have reported.
news •
18 Aug 2015
Scientists have been able to demonstrate that humans have the ability to convert ‘bad’
white fat into ‘good’ brown fat in the same way as animals, heralding a potential
breakthrough which could have significant implications for global efforts to tackle obesity
and sedentary behaviour.
news •
14 Aug 2015
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of adults aged over 65
suggests that raising fitness levels in later life can in fact boost brain function.
news •
22 Jul 2015
Offering a post-workout energy boost or an end-of-day
treat, organic chocolate brand Seed and Bean brings together
flavour, nutrients and ethical considerations.
product innovation •
14 Jul 2015
For the many people intimidated by the thought of seeing a
trainer, or who lack the time, the miha bodytec workout
system provides an ideal solution, according to James Seilo,
PT and life coach.
product innovation •
13 Jul 2015
miha bodytec has created a fast-track to superior fitness, using EMS (electrical muscle stimulation)
HCM issue 8 2015
Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go
HCM issue 8 2015
How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector
HCM issue 8 2015
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
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director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
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Ross Stewart Campbell
CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
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Belinda Steward
MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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£35,000 - £40,000 + benefits
Bristol, United Kingdom
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