Fitness & Sport News

Tai Chi helps Parkinson’s patients

People with Parkinson's disease who practised the Chinese martial art tai chi for six months showed better balance than counterparts who did other forms of exercise.

Bobby Charlton has minor surgery

Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton has been unable to personally receive a Laureus Sports Awards honour because he had to undergo minor surgery.

Cover the head with a thin hat

Colds and other typically winter ailments can be kept at bay through simple strategies, according to Ronny Moriabadi, a German fitness expert.

Hot yoga not for everybody

Doing yoga in a room heated to between 32 and 40 degrees, known as "hot room yoga", is increasing in popularity, but it may not be for everyone, an expert warns.

Olympics: no chance for dopers

More than 6 000 urine and blood samples will be analysed during the London 2012 Olympics. Officials are confident cheats will be caught, and the testing will stand up to scrutiny.

'Senior' runners have improved

The results are largely unexpected: the best male marathon runners over 65 and the best female marathon runners over 45 have consistently improved their performance.

Chronic diseases up disability risk

Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with having a chronic condition or cognitive impairment.

Fitness motto: 'feel better now'

Research now appears to show that "improve your heart health" may be a less effective message than "feel better now."

Pool chlorine tied to lung damage

Competitive swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in people with mild asthma, a new study has found.

Cars and TV up heart attacks

Car owners with a television are 27% more likely to have heart attacks than people who have neither, according to a global study on physical exercise and heart disease.