Latest
issue
Your search results
Search again:
Your search for 'obese' returned 279 results
Showing results by date | view results by relevance
Taking a five-minute walk every hour could help to
prevent arterial damage in the legs caused by
prolonged periods of sitting, according to new
research published in the journal Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise.
news •
10 Sep 2014
The brain could potentially be retrained to prefer healthy foods, helping
people with weight loss and healthy eating plans, according to a small-scale pilot
study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes.
news •
05 Sep 2014
A group of leading GPs and health experts have called on the government to
create an emergency taskforce to quell the rising epidemic of childhood obesity.
news •
01 Sep 2014
Losing weight and reducing BMI levels could lead to increased
brain power, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical
Endocrinology and Metabolism.
news •
28 Aug 2014
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
Obesity could have an impact on how smart we are, after research
conducted on mice showed how fat levels may potentially cloud cognitive
processes.
news •
08 Aug 2014
Health and fitness industry figureheads have rebuffed the sensational health
claims reported on the Daily Mail website this week, following 5:2 diet advocate
and author Dr Michael Mosley’s TV appearance on This Morning.
news •
08 Aug 2014
How should we define obesity – is it a disease, a disability or a lifestyle condition? And why does this definition matter? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts
HCM issue 8 2014
Washington DC city councillors have approved a controversial “fitness tax” on
businesses such as health clubs and yoga studios, despite strong opposition
from activity advocates.
news •
26 Jun 2014
The European Court of Justice is considering a test case which could oblige
employers to treat obesity as a disability, potentially leaving them with a duty to
make adjustments to work environments.
news •
13 Jun 2014
Being physically fit could have a positive impact on the diversity of gut
microbiome, according to a case-controlled study reported in the journal
Gut.
news •
12 Jun 2014
Fitness enthusiasts in Washington DC have hit out at council plans to impose a
‘fitness tax’ on wellness facilities, warning the move could price poor people out
of physical activity.
news •
10 Jun 2014
Three quarters of British men will be overweight or obese by 2030 because of
current levels of inactivity and poor diets, according to a study conducted by the
UK Health Forum with the World Health Organisation's Regional Office for
Europe.
news •
30 May 2014
New NHS guidelines for weight loss in England advocate physical activity as
part of potentially state-funded weight management programme in a bid to
encourage long-term lifestyle changes.
news •
28 May 2014
US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of
the first wearable activity trackers designed for children.
news •
12 May 2014
A leading leisure industry medical advisor has said doctors need to ditch
concerns about hurting obese patients’ feelings and be more proactive in
prescribing exercise and weight management programmes.
news •
11 Apr 2014
The 12th International Congress on Obesity, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is
now underway, with the event’s first day seeing the publishing of a number of
leading pieces of research.
news •
18 Mar 2014
For the tenth year running, UK hospital admissions for obesity in women were
much higher than for those in men, according to figures from the Health and
Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
news •
27 Feb 2014
The average obese woman gets just one hour of vigorous exercise a year,
according to a recent study.
news •
25 Feb 2014
Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to
data from the government’s public health agency which sheds new light on the
country’s growing obesity crisis.
news •
05 Feb 2014
Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research
HCM issue 2 2014
CEO of ukactive David Stalker discusses the parliamentary group set up to examine physical inactivity
HCM issue 2 2014
IHRSA is partnering with the European Commission in a new project – European
Fitness Inclusion Training for Work (E-FIT-W) – which will help operators
develop the skills needed to work with people with disabilities.
news •
29 Jan 2014
UK medical advisory body NICE has suggested that local authorities should
modify screening protocols for ethnic minorities, to act as an early warning sign
against weight-related illnesses to which these groups are more susceptible.
news •
28 Jan 2014
Following on from National Obesity Awareness Week and in the wake of new
year resolutions, Premier Training is urging people to be cautious when
considering crash diets.
news •
21 Jan 2014
People significantly underestimate the amount of activity they do according to a
Norwegian study. However, it’s not BMI which causes people to exaggerate, but
sex, age and education.
news •
20 Jan 2014
Scientists may be on the verge of a major breakthrough in the battle against
obesity, after trials found a short-term crash diet can reverse the effects of type
2 diabetes in a matter of weeks.
news •
07 Jan 2014
Obesity levels of adults in developing nations has almost quadrupled to an
estimated one billion since 1980, according to a report from a UK think tank.
news •
06 Jan 2014
Kristen Walsh reports on events at IHRSA's recent European Convention in Madrid, which attracted a record 600 delegates
HCM issue 1 2014
Research into twins shows some obese people can still be healthy
HCM issue 11 2013
Latest News
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There, ...
Latest News
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining ...
Latest News
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company ...
Latest News
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million. ...
Latest News
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified ...
Latest News
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health & ...
Latest News
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the ...
Latest News
HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to ...
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and
Adam Daniel have been designed to empower
your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of
fitness with software specialist Perfect
Gym providing a scalable tech platform
to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM magazine
“When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t”
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
Read the latest issue
Featured supplier news
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of
questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free
weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places
and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier: