There have been many occasions where I’ve nagged my boss to add a treadmill to the list of office furniture. I’ve even suggested an empty space which it could perfectly fill. Not only will this save having to find time to exercise before or after work, but it’ll help burn off those cupcakes you’ve nibbled through at your desk to celebrate a colleague’s birthday or to cheer yourself up because it’s Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday. Then there’s always those Friday treats you manage to talk yourself into to kick-start the weekend. continue reading…

With the UK facing an obesity epidemic, car manufacturers think they have found the answer to the worrying problem – SUPERSIZE cars. Yes, you read correctly. There I was thinking we needed to promote healthier eating and exercise, but no, the response has been to accommodate to growing waistlines with growing motors. Figures show that since the 1950s, an average family car like a Ford Prefect has increased in width by over a foot and are almost double the weight. continue reading…