, pancreas and kidneys are cushioned and floating in a mass of fat,” says Professor Jimmy Bell, a researcher at Imperial College in London who uses MRI technology to map fat in the body. In recent years, scientists have confirmed that as far as your health

, pancreas and kidneys are cushioned and floating in a mass of fat,” says Professor Jimmy Bell, a researcher at Imperial College in London who uses MRI technology to map fat in the body. In recent years, scientists have confirmed that as far as your health

thought to have played a big part in the rising figures - the biggest increase took place shortly after the Games.While travelling by car equates to just over six out of ten people, the research also shows a 20% increase in walking to work. Cyclists

the spend on their sport in 2013Gary Roethenbaugh, Managing Director of MultiSport Research, the author of the report on behalf of TIA says: “We always suspected that triathletes were a resolute bunch. These initial findings show that the sport continues

there is supporting research here.Green tea extract and L-tartrate are also added which both have a reputation to support weight loss. Finally, the shake contains no added sugar. So if you’re dieting or trying the slim down this is a great option when you’re training

This year, an amazing 750,000 women will be walking, jogging or running in a women-only Race for Life 5K. They'll help to raise a whopping £46 million for Cancer Research UK across 240 events. Will you be one of them?We're here to help you every

. Not only do avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats but researchers at Ohio State University discovered that their phytochemicals can help prevent mouth cancer.2. GarlicThe pungent bulb is an enemy of cancer. But don't throw it straight

life," says Dr Petra Boynton, a sex psychologist and lecturer in health research at University College London. "One of the main reasons for this is that healthy people – and runners obviously fall into this category – generally have better sex lives

the race starts. You'll also have seen that the readings are much higher than usual. Research from South Africa has found the same thing. The conclusion is that it just wouldn't make sense to base your racing heart rate on heart rate figures from non

? Perhaps the most obvious mental boost is the infamous ‘runner's high', now proven by German researchers to be more than a rather pleasant figment of your imagination. University of Bonn neurologists visualised endorphins in the brains of 10 volunteers