Back pain and joint injuries cause"half of all sick days"

Posted on 30 September 2009)

More sick days are taken for problems such as repetitive strain injuries, back pain and joint injuries than for any other ailment, according to UK-based researchers.

Exercise"beats winter blues"

Posted on 30 September 2009)

Seasonal affective disorder sufferers should exercise regularly to beat winter depression, according to a health manager.

High-heels are"cause of ankle pain"

Posted on 29 September 2009)

Women should wear supportive shoes to prevent ankle pain caused by high-heels.

Women need"realistic"weight loss goals

Posted on 29 September 2009)

Realistic weight loss goals are the key to dieting success, according to Weight Loss Resources.

Applications for FA's Women's Super League to be considered

Posted on 28 September 2009)

Next month the FA will begin accepting club applications for the Women's Super League tournament in 2011.

Exercise"prevents dark eye circles"

Posted on 28 September 2009)

Women should exercise regularly to get rid of dark circles under their eyes, according to eyeSlices.

Obesity set to be biggest cause of cancer

Posted on 25 September 2009)

A cancer expert has told a conference in Berlin that obesity is set to be the biggest cause of cancer by 2019.

US gym chain bans iPod nano

Posted on 24 September 2009)

The latest iPod by Apple has been banned in certain areas of gyms run by Life Time Fitness.

Cycling makes you"16 years younger"

Posted on 24 September 2009)

Riding your bike everyday for twelve weeks can improve your metabolism and the health of your heart, a study has shown.

New device to cure menstrual pain is"safe and effective"

Posted on 23 September 2009)

Researchers have found that a new device used to treat period pain is safe and effective.

Exercise when pregnant to have 'normal-weight baby'

Posted on 23 September 2009)

Pregnant women who exercise in the second and third trimesters are less likely to have overweight babies, a study has shown.

Doctor proposes tax credits for healthy women

Posted on 22 September 2009)

Women who exercise and eat healthily should be rewarded, a leading doctor has said.

Most women 'unaware' of lifestyle link to breast cancer

Posted on 22 September 2009)

Nine in ten women do not know that leading an unhealthy life can increase the risk of breast cancer, according to new research.

Women enjoy charity Channel swim success

Posted on 21 September 2009)

Three US women have successfully completed a swim across the English Channel to raise money for charity.

Boxer Katie Taylor feeling 'Olympics pressure'

Posted on 21 September 2009)

Boxer Katie Taylor has been under increasing pressure to perform following the decision to include women's boxing in the Olympic Games in 2012.

Lloyds TSB gives budget health tips to students

Posted on 17 September 2009)

Students are being advised by Lloyds TSB how to eat healthily while staying within their budget.

Copying extreme celeb exercise routines 'can be dangerous'

Posted on 17 September 2009)

Extreme exercise regimes and strict diets can damage women's health, according to an exercise expert.

Kim Clijsters receives warm Belgium welcome

Posted on 18 September 2009)

US Open champion Kim Clijsters received a warm welcome from fans in her home country of Belgium on her return.

Watson 'heralds new era of British women's tennis'

Posted on 18 September 2009)

British youngster Heather Watson has won the US Open Juniors final, leaving many pundits heralding a new era of British women's tennis.

Coleen Rooney to feature on Fitness TV

Posted on 18 September 2009)

Coleen Rooney will be slipping into her women's gym wear as one of the presenters on the newly-launched Fitness TV, it has been revealed.

Group workouts 'are the best'

Posted on 18 September 2009)

Workouts should be made more fun to take part in by involving more than one person, it has been claimed.

Exercise"more effective"than shockwave treatment

Posted on 17 September 2009)

Women who suffer from shoulder pain should don their ladies fitness wear and exercise rather than resorting to shockwave treatment, a study has shown.

Eating melons can"reduce stress"

Posted on 16 September 2009)

Melons could be named the new super food as they are found to contain an enzyme that helps to reduce stress and fatigue.

Brain differences dictate weight loss success, study reveals

Posted on 16 September 2009)

Women who succeed in maintaining their new weight after dieting display different brain activity from those who put weight back on, new research has shown.

Sting and cricketer Harmison to start Bupa Great North Run

Posted on 15 September 2009)

Sunday's Great North Run is to be started by musician Sting and cricketer Steve Harmison.

Weight training lowers fall risk, pensioners told

Posted on 15 September 2009)

Pensioners should don their women's gym wear and weight train regularly to reduce the risk of falling, according to an expert.

Pregnancy"aids"exercise

Posted on 15 September 2009)

Increased hormones and blood flow during pregnancy could improve women's stamina whilst exercising, according to a sports scientist.

Smoking ban improved women's health 'more than expected'

Posted on 14 September 2009)

There was a ten per cent decrease in heart attacks in the year after the smoking ban, according to a new study.

Teri Hatcher completes charity triathlon

Posted on 14 September 2009)

Desperate Housewives' Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman have taken part in a Malibu-based charity triathlon.

Emma Thompson enjoys outdoor running to keep fit

Posted on 14 September 2009)

Outdoor running in women's sportswear is a good way of keeping trim, according to Emma Thompson.

Third of pregnant women believe myth that exercise is bad

Posted on 08 September 2009)

Some 39 per cent of mums-to-be still believe the old wives' tale that they should not exercise after becoming pregnant if they did not before,, a survey has revealed.

Osteoporosis sufferers 'denied' best drugs

Posted on 08 September 2009)

Women with osteoporosis are being given the, sometimes ineffectual, drug alendronate - a cheap alternative to the medication they actually require, it has been claimed.

NHS proposes nicotine patches in team colours

Posted on 08 September 2009)

The NHS has found that eight in ten sports fans in Hull believed nicotine patches in team colours would be a success.

Third of women 'would not recognise heart attack symptoms'

Posted on 09 September 2009)

Women are dying from heart attacks because one in three do not recognise the symptoms or react quickly enough, a survey has shown.

Exercise secrets of the First Lady

Posted on 09 September 2009)

The fitness trainer of Michelle Obama has revealed the First Lady keeps in shape through weight training and cardio exercises in her ladies fitness wear.

Unhealthy lifestyle leads to return of breast cancer, study shows

Posted on 09 September 2009)

Obesity, alcohol use and smoking all significantly increase the risk of the recurrence of breast cancer among women in remission, researchers claim.

Women urged to join overweight kids in exercise

Posted on 10 September 2009)

Exercising with your overweight children is "one hundred per cent" important, according to a children's health organisation.

Women should"take responsibility"to prevent heart attacks

Posted on 10 September 2009)

Individuals have to take responsibility for their own health in order to prevent heart attacks, according to Takeheart Health Check.

England lose Euro football final

Posted on 11 September 2009)

England's ladies football team were defeated by Germany 6-2 last night in the Uefa European Women's Championship final in Finland.

Food for runners tips from Michelin-starred restaurant chef

Posted on 11 September 2009)

Mayfair restaurant chef Michel Roux recommends eating sugar and carbohydrates an hour before running.

Women's type-two diabetes predicted by waist and fat-cell size

Posted on 11 September 2009)

The size of women's waists and fat-cells can predict type-two diabetes, according to research published yesterday.

Yoga helps back pain

Posted on 07 September 2009)

People suffering with chronic lower-back pain are being advised by researchers to do yoga to relieve discomfort and depression.

Check blood pressure, Brits advised

Posted on 07 September 2009)

Adults are being urged by the Blood Pressure Association to have their blood pressure tested in its annual event Know your Numbers!

England women's football team reaches Euro 2009 final

Posted on 07 September 2009)

England's ladies football team defeated Holland yesterday (Sunday), gaining them a place in the Euro 2009 final.

Avoid eating late to prevent obesity, study advises.

Posted on 07 September 2009)

Late-night meals are more likely to cause weight gain than those eaten earlier in the day, a study has shown.

Unhealthy women 'financially reckless'

Posted on 03 September 2009)

Women who do not look after their money are more likely to lead unhealthy lives, a study has shown.

England beat Finland for place in Euro semi-final

Posted on 04 September 2009)

England's ladies football team defeated Finland yesterday, gaining them a place in the Euro 2009 semi-final.

Jessie Wallace loses two stone through exercise

Posted on 04 September 2009)

Ex-Eastenders actress Jessie Wallace has dropped three dress sizes through daily exercise in women's fitness wear.

Yoga can be 'a stress reliever'

Posted on 02 September 2009)

Yoga is a great way to deal with life's stresses, according to one instructor.

Norfolk mums and tots 'encouraged to swim'

Posted on 02 September 2009)

Mums and babies are being encouraged to improve their fitness and swimming techniques in a new scheme launched by the King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council.

England defence 'crucial' in Finland Euro quarter final

Posted on 02 September 2009)

England's captain Faye White has warned her defenders to up their game up-coming match against Finland in the Uefa Women's Euro 2009 quarter final.

WCRF: Exercise 'reduces breast cancer risk'

Posted on 01 September 2009)

Regular exercise in ladies fitness wear and maintaining a health body weight are just some of the ways women can reduce their breast cancer risk, research shows.

Sarah Haskins wins Chicago Triathlon

Posted on 01 September 2009)

Sarah Haskins triumphed over a competitive field in her women's running wear in the Chicago Triathlon this weekend.

Triathlete Mark Pringle dies from head injuries

Posted on 01 September 2009)

Pioneering triathlete Mark Pringle has died in a incident near his home in Abu Dhabi.

Katherine Grainger 'could stick with single scull'

Posted on 01 September 2009)

Katherine Grainger could continue with single scull events next year, the rower has hinted.