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Recent fitness, nutrition and health stories in plain English, with links to the original sources so you can read them yourself. General information, not medical advice.
NutritionUltra-processed food and body fat: what a study of 8,783 adults found
A Canadian study linked eating more ultra-processed food with more body fat in middle age. Here’s what it found, what it can’t prove and what it means for your plate. · 4 min read
WellbeingLet’s Move: why ten minutes of moving together counts
A new government campaign urges families to try something new together, starting with ten minutes. What the survey behind it found, and easy ways to start. · 3 min read
TrainingEccentric training: why the lowering phase matters for strength as you age
Two new studies suggest slow, controlled lowering work can build leg strength and everyday function in older adults. Here’s what they found and what they don’t show. · 4 min read
Research and newsDiet and exercise put half of younger adults with type 2 diabetes into remission
A UK–Canadian trial combined a supervised low-calorie diet with strength and cardio training. Here’s what it found, and what it doesn’t tell us. · 4 min read
NutritionDo you need protein powder? What dietitians told the BBC
A BBC health reporter asked experts whether her 12-year-old needs protein powder. Their answer applies to plenty of adults too. · 4 min read
TrainingWhat 72 trials say about cardio and the health of your blood vessels
A new review pooled 72 randomised trials of aerobic exercise and blood vessel function. We explain what was measured, what changed and the caveats. · 4 min read
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