naïve about the level of work required to hit my goal. Nevertheless, I've got a job to do and my relay team relying on me [hums Rocky theme tune]. I've enlisted the help of our pals over at Men's Health who, for the past few weeks, have been helping me

Standfirst: Is intense exercise better?Author: Adam BeanPics:Issue date: aug98 / panel from xrefrun/walkKeywords:-->There’s no doubt about it: High-intensity exercise produces greater health benefits than low-intensity exercise. Real benefits

2006 was a great one for chocolate fans. In January, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (of Washington DC in the US) published the most convincing study yet linking flavonol-rich cocoa to improved blood-vessel health. A month later

    An American BMI study (1999; more than one million Americans) revealed the following range of "healthiest" BMIs: for men, 23.5 to 25.0; for women, 22.0 to 23.5.The Department of Health believes that you

It might seem like gender isn't a big deal in the world of running. But even though men and women line up in the same races, with similar kit and an identical will to win, being a female runner can be a little different. Women have a different

for the Health Professional Follow-up Study, men experience a sharp decline in their sexual functioning as they hit their 50s. The study revealed that 33 per cent of the men questioned had experienced erectile dysfunction in the previous three months. The good

UAN:254 Article type:-->Of all the risk factors for coronary heart disease, a high blood cholesterol level is probably the most widely publicised. In fact, cholesterol is essential for good health, but the body is efficient at making its own

2006 was a great year for chocolate fans. In January, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (of Washington DC in the US) published the most convincing study yet linking flavonol-rich cocoa to improved blood-vessel health. A month later

UAN: Article type:-->Knowledge is power, in running as in any other pursuit. The more you know about training, nutrition and health, the better you’ll be at getting the most from your running, whether that means fitness, weight loss, great race

...an overwhelming response!Dear Fellow Runners,Thank you to all of you who completed my Runners’ Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire, mentioned in the last Runners’ World electronic newsletter. A staggering 2110 people completed the questionnaire