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It’s All Balls

20th May 2013

As wonderful as the sport of table tennis is, there is always room for improvement. Based on this line of reasoning, the powers that be have instituted a number of changes over the past ten years designed to make the … Continue reading

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Keeping Fit in a Recession

13th May 2013

So how are you making it through these tough economic times? By staying at home on the sofa in front of the TV, snacking on junk food and escaping into dramas to avoid thinking about how tight your budget is … Continue reading

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15% of 4 to 5 Year Olds Are Clinically Overweight

10th May 2013

Childhood obesity is a problem across the UK. The situation is now getting particular attention in Scotland after a recent survey revealed that 15% of all primary one children are overweight, obese or clinically obese. Yes, we are talking about … Continue reading

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Why Our Children Need More Exercise

29th April 2013

It is common knowledge that the health benefits of physical fitness are immense, but recent research shows we may have actually been seriously underselling the advantages of exercise this whole time. Fantastic though it may seem, a study published in … Continue reading

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Have You Got Your Summer Body Ready?

22nd April 2013

Temperatures may be rising slowly, but they are rising. It is only a matter of time until the coolness of spring transforms into the warmth and sunshine of summer. Well, we can but hope! Scarves and coats will soon be … Continue reading

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If Fitness Was a National Sport, We’d Be Losing!

16th April 2013

To the surprise of absolutely no one, a study just released in The Lancet has revealed that collective public fitness in the United Kingdom is lagging well behind that of most Western countries. Out of 19 nations studied, the UK … Continue reading

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Olympic Star Braves Cold to Show off Outdoor Table Tennis Tables

16th April 2013

Britain’s number one female table tennis player, Joanna Parker, made a personal appearance recently in the villages of Charlwood and Horley in Surrey. Her arrival was timed to coincide with the opening of the Horley & District Pubwatch’s Ping Pong … Continue reading

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What We Can Learn from Taiwan About a National Attitude to Obesity

26th March 2013

In Taiwan, as in so many other countries, obesity has reached epidemic levels. While the leaders of other nations have all but ignored the problem, two years ago Taiwan’s government decided to do something about it. They launched a public … Continue reading

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Escape the Office for Lunch for the Sake of Your Health

18th March 2013

In the past, a lunch hour was a time for bosses and employees alike to relax, unwind, recharge their creative batteries and refuel their tired bodies with some nutritious food. Unfortunately, this is no longer true. Now, all too often, … Continue reading

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Can Exercise Make Your Kids Smarter?

15th March 2013

Promoting academic excellence and achievement must be the primary goal of every school. This is something on which all parents, educators and citizens can agree. This is why some schools – in the United States, for example – have been … Continue reading

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