Topic: Western Europe

Scientists kick off debate over barefoot running

LONDON (Reuters) - Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result.The 35-year-old co-founder of the personal training company ...

Yoga aids chronic back pain: study

People who took yoga classes for chronic lower back pain experienced more lifestyle improvements and better overall health than those who sought a doctor's advice, said a study published Monday.The research in the US journal the Annals of Internal Medicine was led ...

Between the run and the walk, falls the jog

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Regular, easy running for fitness can be a boon to health and wellbeing, but experts say for safety, joggers especially must keep a spring in their step and an eye on how that foot falls."Look out of ...

Simple life changes could stop millions of cancers

LONDON (Reuters) - About a third of all common cancers in the United States, China and Britain could be prevented each year if people ate healthier food, drank less alcohol and exercised more, health experts said on Friday.Estimates from the American Institute ...

Stretching may help ward off "runner's knee" - study

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Stretching and strengthening exercises may help prevent widespread knee problems, including one form of what is known as "runner's knee," among physically active people, a study of army recruits found.Nearly 25 percent of physically active people suffer ...

BAA stumps up cash for Crossrall

The article reports on the effort of the airport operator BAA to provide ?230 million to the construction of Crossrail in London, England. The firm, which runs the Heathrow Airport, will offer the funds for Crossrail which guarantees a fast train service ...
I'd like to have a little rant about age discrimination. There is a bar in my hometown, The Office Bar, that is predominantly frequented by older people. The Office Bar has a reputation for being... I don't appreciate being made to feel ...

How to love your body

Flicking through the latest issue of an international, and well known women's magazine, I stopped and did a double-take. White and silver lines snaking around your thighs and hips, breasts and rear resembling a satellite view on Google Maps. So much for ...
There are hundreds of Running Clubs in the UK and chances are there will be one close to you. Most clubs have a regular social night where you can meet new people and perhaps pick up some training tips. These races might ...
Taking a jog in London is a wonderful way to exercise, rejuvenate yourself and watch the sites and the bustling individuals. There are many places to go for a jog in London; however below are the two best places to jog in ...
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