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Exercise can slow the growth of breast cancer tumours in mice, according to
research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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07 Apr 2015
Scientists have isolated a previously unknown protein in muscles, which spurs
their growth and power following resistance exercise.
news •
13 Dec 2012
Cancer survivors will be able to take part in health referral programmes at BH Live Active’s
Queen’s Park leisure centre in Bournemouth, as the operator looks to encourage a broader
range of people to become more physically active.
news •
04 Oct 2017
Free events and activities will take place across the UK on 30 September as part of the first National Fitness Day (NFD), which is designed to help promote healthier lifestyles.
news •
13 Sep 2011
The country may be facing a physical inactivity crisis, but there is at least some cause for
cheer(s) for the health and fitness sector: Brits are almost twice as likely to exercise than
go the pub.
news •
01 Jun 2015
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been recognised at an awards ceremony for its work in
supporting blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.
news •
22 Dec 2016
A new cancer prehabilitation programme is achieving groundbreaking results by bringing the
health and fitness and activity sectors together with medics.
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29 Mar 2022
We hear from Ian Fytche on the power of active lifestyles, Mel Spooner who’s championing exercise for cancer recovery and Marc Jones who’s cautious about staffless gyms
HCM issue 11 2022
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.
news •
11 Mar 2015
Thousands of fitness enthusiasts across Sheffield achieved 8.1 million active minutes
during what it called its 'Move More Month', as the city bids to become the most active in
the UK by 2020.
news •
12 Jul 2017
New research from scientists in Norway and Sweden reveal how regular exposure to low temperatures and swimming in icy water may bring benefits that include a boost in healthy ‘brown fat’ and reduced cancer risk
HCM issue 3 2023
Around 12,000 cases of cancer each year are caused by people being
overweight or obese, according to a new study published in the Lancet medical
journal.
news •
14 Aug 2014
Andy King, chair of GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at MCR Active. King brings more than
twenty years of sports leadership experience to the position.
news •
03 Feb 2023
One of Britain’s greatest swimmers, Olympic
medallist, Steve Parry, has been confirmed as
active-net 2018’s after dinner speaker.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2017
Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research
HCM issue 5 2015
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) last night unveiled the winners in its annual Quorn™ Commit to Get Fit® campaign.
news •
17 Oct 2003
Millions of people with long-term health conditions will be targeted via a £1.3 million
investment project launched by Sport England to encourage them to become more
physically active.
news •
02 Jul 2018
Fitness club operator Xercise4Less is supporting Anthony Nolan during Men’s Health Week
(12–18 June) by offering free three-day gym passes in exchange for a donation to the
charity.
news •
14 Jun 2017
Premature mortality in the UK is “persistently and significantly” below the mean
of other European Union countries, according to analysis of British health data
published this month.
news •
05 Mar 2013
Sports trust Freedom Leisure has become the latest operator to remove all sunbeds from its leisure centres.
news •
08 Feb 2010
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as
it looks to
help tackle work-related illness.
news •
10 May 2017
A pioneering prehab exercise programme is expanding after helping thousands of UK cancer patients achieve better health and surgical outcomes
HCM issue 2 2022
active-net is supporting the work of blood cancer charity, DKMS, by encouraging greater
awareness of stem cell donation within the BAME community.
product innovation •
11 Mar 2019
Exercise could bring added benefits for cancer patients undergoing
chemotherapy,
potentially reducing the amount of drugs they require, according to research led
by the
University of Pennsylvania.
news •
24 Sep 2014
Three new ministers have been appointed to the Department of Health.
news •
22 Jul 2016
Rishi Tea has introduced Natural Tealeaf Powders™ – an innovative way to drink tea on the go.
product innovation •
28 Mar 2009
Life Fitness has announced that Kim Ingleby has won the 2013 Personal
Trainers to Watch competition.
news •
18 Oct 2013
Physical exercise can increase life expectancy by up to 4.5 years according to
US research from the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes
of Health.
news •
21 Nov 2012
The number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double within the
next 20 years due to rising levels of obesity and a lack of physical activity.
news •
26 Jan 2018
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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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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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