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Diabetics warned about stroke risk from high blood pressure


May 16, 2012 at 1:17 pm

A new survey by Diabetes UK has found over half of people with the condition have uncontrolled high blood pressure, putting them at high risk of developing complications or suffering a stroke. For someone without diabetes, their blood pressure should … Continue reading

Why running once a week is better for you than marathon training


May 11, 2012 at 7:37 am

If you’re time-poor and find it hard to fit exercise into your working week you’ll have been heartened by the latest news on jogging. According to research presented by the Copenhagen City Heart study, even jogging just once a week … Continue reading

Heart attacks in women


April 27, 2012 at 4:49 pm

When ITV‘s Coronation Street star Audrey Roberts dramatically collapsed this week, she displayed the classic symptoms of a heart attack. The soap star clutched her chest and slumped onto a sofa as an ambulance was called during a furious family … Continue reading

Ready, set, go! Join our upcoming expert live chat on running, jogging and walking….


April 18, 2012 at 10:37 am

As a sponsor of Race for Life, we’re keen to support participants in this summer’s many charity running events – which is why we are pleased to announce our expert live chat on training for charity events on Thursday the … Continue reading

Latest in ‘naughty-but-nice’ foods…


April 17, 2012 at 9:32 am

If you’re pondering on indulging in a piece of chocolate with your coffee or a bag of popcorn at the cinema − take note that both are now apparently good for you after all.  Well sort of, with the usual … Continue reading