energised. ‘Informal exercise’ – raking leaves, walking at every opportunity and taking the stairs instead of the lift – will also help. Personal trainer Luke Cunliffe advises his clients to take at least 10,000 steps (roughly five miles) in the course

Q After suffering from some internal bleeding, I underwent a series of medical tests. These showed that all my baseline bio-readings were normal, but that my liver is larger than average, which my doctors suggest could be the cause of the bleeding

for many sufferers.In exercise-induced asthma (EIA), exercise produces changes in the lungs which your GP can measure using a peak flow test. Generally, the more severe the exercise the more likely it is that bronchospasm – a narrowing of the airways

-sounding test ever, the Neck Disability Index, which assesses the pain's impact.Athletic performance'Musculotendinous' massages target muscle-tendon junctions; a 2010 study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that even a 30-second massage

occurs in a small percentage of long distance runners (around 7-30 per cent of marathon runners).What are the symptoms?After going for a blood test in 2005, 1500m World silver medallist Lisa Dobriskey discovered she had an iron deficiency. "I started

temperature above 101°F could increase the risk of birth defects. So make sure you’re staying cool enough, and if in doubt, take your temperature after a run. If it’s over 100°F, you’re probably overdoing it. Also, skip that post-run soak in a hot bath.6. You

, 33. Regularly working 14-hour days, there was the added emotional burden of seeing people suffering with a serious disease day-in, day-out. Claire knew she had to do something to cope with the pressure, and remembered the enjoyment she got from

and competitive runners were put to the test. After initial evaluation of ground reaction forces, lower-extremity stability scores and 5,000m running performance, half participated in a six-week core strength training programme while the other half did not. All

the nail folds and cuticles that act as a natural barrier to germs.First step: Visit a doctor for lab tests to confirm the infection type. They may prescribe medicated nail paint or anti-fungal pills.The Runner's Pedicure1. Cut nails after a shower – when

Gesundheit! Now's the time when everyone seems to be coughing and sneezing. The common cold strikes most adults two to four times a year, each bout lasting between five and 14 days. But can you run with a scratchy throat and runny nose? Here's a