Latest research from Sweden has found that starting an exercise programme later on in life can still increase the life expectancy of middle aged men.
The study proved that it was never too late to embark on a fitness regime, and men doing high levels of activity at the age of 50 could expect to live 2.3 years longer than males leading sedentary lives.
These latest findings support the established theory that people who lead active lifestyles are far less likely to get cardiovascular disease than those who have low levels of activity.
Further benefits of exercise on middle aged men, and the population as a whole, include weight control, reduced blood pressure, lowered cholesterol and improved heart health.
Time to tax chocolate?
Today a Scottish doctor grabbed the headlines for suggesting that the government should introduce a tax on chocolate, as a method of reducing obesity rates in the UK.Reading and training do not mix
There are two types of exerciser; those who train and those who play at training. A common sight in the gym is the person reading a paper whilst peddling on the recumbent bike. There are even those who catch up with the daily news whilst on the treadmill. In my view this is totally bizarre.