FITNESShttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/FitnessPhrase or sentence describing the channelOne in three adults obese by 2012http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/one_in_three_adults_obese_by_2012A new study has revealed that by the time Britain hosts the Olympics one in three adults in England will be obese. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:45:26 GMTLifestyle can reduce cancer riskhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/lifestyle_can_reduce_cancer_riskThe risk of cancer can be reduced by a combination of exercise and sleep, according to new research. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:07:49 GMTShort sprints good for healthhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/short_sprints_good_for_healthResearchers have uncovered evidence that suggests short bursts of sprinting could be as good for you as doing five sessions of an hour's slower-paced exercise a week. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:02:56 GMTCan computer games improve health?http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/can_computer_games_improve_healthA study has been launched looking into whether a computer-games console can combat the growing levels of child obesity in Britain. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:26:07 GMTBreast cancer risk `cut by exercise`http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/breast_cancer_risk_cut_by_exerciseThe risk of breast cancer can be cut by a third by vigorous exercise such as heavy housework and chopping wood, according to the US National Institutes of Health Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:04:48 GMTWomen want better sports facilitieshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/women_want_better_sports_facilitiesBetter sports facilities and customer care are key to encouraging women to take more exercise, according to the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF). Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:10:13 GMTWorld 100m record up for grabshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/world_100m_record_up_for_grabsMan has yet to reach his fastest running speed, with one scientist predicting the men's 100-metre world record could be sliced down to 9.48 seconds or less. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:53:02 GMTIllness caused by bacteria in mudhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/illness_caused_by_bacteria_in_mudThe most likely cause of an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea following a mountain biking event was mud contaminated with sheep faeces, a report has said. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:29:24 GMTWarm-up can prevent sports injurieshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/warmup_can_prevent_sports_injuriesStructured warm-up exercises could cut serious sports injuries by half, new research from Norway has suggested. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:42:08 GMTWorking women lack perfect figurehttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/working_women_lack_perfect_figureA study of women's body shapes has found that women who go out to work are less likely to have the "perfect" figure. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:00:33 GMTFitness videos go like hot cakeshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/fitness_videos_go_like_hot_cakesFitness videos continue to be a temporary answer to the many New Year's resolutions uttered by overfed revellers recovering from the Christmas period. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:46:15 GMTWii games fitness hit with elderlyhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/wii_games_fitness_hit_with_elderlyWii computer consoles are proving to be a big hit with pensioners, who are using them to stay fit and healthy, it has been revealed. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:23:11 GMTBursts of exercise benefit hearthttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/bursts_of_exercise_benefit_heartThe risk of diabetes and heart disease can be substantially reduced by short, sharp bursts of exercise instead of hours in the gym, according to new research. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:53:22 GMTExercise classes for one-year-oldshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/exercise_classes_for_oneyearoldsA council in Manchester has launched "movercise" classes for one-year-olds in a bid to tackle obesity in youngsters. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:04:38 GMT41% unaware of diet link to cancerhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/41_unaware_of_diet_link_to_cancerDespite an abundance of advice available on how people can protect themselves against cancer, four out of 10 people are still unaware of the link between what they eat and the disease, a new survey has revealed. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:46:11 GMTYoungsters offered free gym entryhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/youngsters_offered_free_gym_entryThousands of young children in Liverpool will be able to exercise for free in gyms throughout the city under plans to cut rising levels of obesity. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:04:17 GMTLords a-leaping in peek of fitnesshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/lords_aleaping_in_peek_of_fitnessThe prospect of ten lords a-leaping around the the Upper House raised wry smiles during health questions on tackling obesity. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:11:49 GMTChildren given freedom more activehttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/children_given_freedom_more_activeA study into children's activity levels has found that youngsters who have the freedom to visit friends and go shopping are more active than those whose parents keep a close eye on them. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:01:01 GMTExercise cuts heart failure deathshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/exercise_cuts_heart_failure_deathsResearchers have found heart failure patients who regularly exercise can significantly reduce their risk of death and hospital admission compared to those who did not. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:21:17 GMTVitamins undo exercise benefitshttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/vitamins_undo_exercise_benefitsNew research has revealed that some of the most important health benefits of exercise can be negated by the effects of antioxidant vitamins. Tue, 12 May 2009 11:33:47 GMTBreakfast cereal `boosts recovery`http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/breakfast_cereal_boosts_recoveryForget expensive branded sports drinks and tuck into a bowl of breakfast cereal after a hard workout, says an expert. Thu, 14 May 2009 08:56:07 GMTTop loser crowned weight-loss kinghttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/top_loser_crowned_weightloss_kingWeight-loss king Kevin Sage has been crowned ITV1`s top loser after shedding 9st 6lb over four-and-a-half months. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:23:41 GMTWorkers too busy to exercisehttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/workers_too_busy_to_exerciseTwo adults in every three may be putting their health at risk because of a lack of exercise, according to a new report. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:52:02 GMTSkateboarding added to curriculumhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Fitness/skateboarding_added_to_curriculumA Merseyside council is introducing skateboarding to all of its schools in a bid to fight rising obesity levels and boost interest in PE. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:48:49 GMT