While gaining too much muscle can strain the heart, moderate exercise can reverse its age-related stiffening – and it’s never too late to start, writes cardiology expert William Cornwell. On July 24, 2025, the American pro wrestling celebrity Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71. Hogan had chronic…
More than just a fad: A UK study found exercisers using smartwatches were ten times more likely to start a programme and seven times more likely to stick with it. By Matthew Cocks and John Moores The hardest part of any workout regime is sticking with it. Around half of those who start an exercise…
Claire O’Meara was in her late 40s when she started experiencing a range of symptoms that made her think she was “dying of something really rare”. Naturally fit, O’Meara, now 61, had spent most of her adult life as a physical training instructor in the Army. On weekends, she ran half marathons for ‘fun’, while…
No time for the gym? 5 alternative ways to get fit in Aberdeen Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. Email An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of the Facebook…
