Blackcurrants may have similar endurance benefits to beetroot
A new study from the University of Chichester suggests blackcurrants may have endurance benefits, similar to those of beetroot.
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New study finds physical activity could offset harmful effects of alcohol
A new study from the University of Sydney, Australia has found that physical activity could radically offset some of the harmful effects of drinking alcohol.
Children’s packed lunches not meeting nutritional standards
A new study published yesterday has found only a small proportion of children’s pack lunches are meeting nutritional standards. Almost half of all primary school pupils take a packed lunch to school, however researchers from the University of Leeds found that just 1.6 per cent of these packed lunches met the nutritional standards set for their classmates eating in the school canteen.
AFPT Convention 2016
Human Kinetics is pleased to be partnering with the AFPT Convention 2016. This year’s event takes place in Oslo, Norway from 26-28th August 2016.
Free webinar: ADHD and Nutrition: A Review of Nutritional and Integrative Treatments
This free webinar will take an extensive look at the impact of diet on ADHD, including best nutrition for the growing brain as well as specific diets that could benefit those with the disorder.
Children found to be unaware of the health risks posed by sports drinks
A study published in the British Dental Journal has found that a rising number of 12-14 year olds are regularly drinking sports drinks. These drinks pose an increased risk of obesity and tooth decay, concluded the Cardiff University School of Denistry survey.
UK children eating four times the recommended daily amount of sugar
Research reports children aged five are filling up on sugar by eating four times more than the recommended daily amount.
Frequent social media use could increase risk of developing eating and body image concerns
A recent analysis conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has found that logging on to social media sites frequently throughout the week is linked to a greater risk of young adults developing eating and body image concerns.