Gross news, folks: It turns out using a gym towel to wipe down equipment can expose us to countless nasties left there by strangers, and facilitate the spread of bacteria, mould, fungi and viruses.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Gross news, folks: It turns out using a gym towel to wipe down equipment can expose us to countless nasties left there by strangers, and facilitate the spread of bacteria, mould, fungi and viruses.
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Harvard Health experts name the five best workouts for longevity, strength, healthy joints, and mental clarity. Which one's right for you?
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To fight fat, experts suggest you exercise regularly, monitor calories, lift weights and move throughout the day.
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Blue Mountains man Lachlan Foote, 21, died from caffeine toxicity after ingesting one teaspoon of pure caffeine powder in a protein shake.
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It's normal for expectant mums to worry about how their activities might affect their baby's health. But when it comes to vigorous exercise, the evidence shows there's nothing to worry about.
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Idolising bodies that are thin, toned and tanned is nothing new, but research shows this obsession may have distorted our idea of what it means to be healthy.
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When gyms sell themselves as a sense of identity, eventually they have to define what they stand for.
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The Shayna Jack saga has thrown the spotlight on supplements in elite sport. But young male gym junkies are their most avid consumers
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Bacteria are all over workout equipment, fungal infections lurk in showers.
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The World Health Organization is turning to the fitness industry to help prevent the leading causes of death globally. First, we need to innovate to get more people into gyms, says the WHO’s Dr. Fiona Bull.
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The benefits of exercise may last longer than many of us might expect.
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Yale and Oxford researchers say exercise is more important to your mental health than your economic status.
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Growing popularity gives exercise machines new luster in gyms and classes and at home.
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When a glistening, bronzed bodybuilder poses on stage it might look like they're in pretty good shape, but that's not always the reality.
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There are many factors to consider when making the call on whether to work out at home or a local gym.
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If your fitness goals for the year are to stay healthy and maintain your fitness, you might be wondering: How much exercise do you really need to do each week?