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The cancer patient helping others return to fitness
Sheffield fitness instructor Joanne Graham has created Active Steps, exercise classes for people recovering from cancer, after finding it difficult to access suitable rehabilitation following her own treatment. Supported by Weston Park Cancer Charity, the sessions combine exercise with peer support, helping participants rebuild fitness and manage the emotional effects of cancer. Graham was diagnosed…
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Arizona State hockey coach placed on paid leave as investigation into tragic workout continues
Arizona State University has placed men’s hockey head coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave while it investigates an August workout that left player Matthew Mayich in a coma. The move comes as the team prepares to start its season and follows players’ concerns about the school’s initial review. Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore and St…
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Millie Mackintosh’s new man revealed: She was devastated after her shock break-up with husband Hugo Taylor… but now we reveal the fitness fanatic putting a smile back on her face
Millie Mackintosh, the 37-year-old former Made in Chelsea star, has moved on following her separation from husband Hugo Taylor in early 2026 after seven years of marriage. The Daily Mail has revealed that she is now dating Matthew Tanner, a 38-year-old Welsh fitness enthusiast who works as a Global Solutions Director at Robert Walters Consultancy,…
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What’s the healthiest meal to order from McDonald’s? As fast food giant’s sales plunge, Health Editor EVE SIMMONS argues that the Big M isn’t bad for you – some burgers are healthier than an egg sandwich
The article argues that McDonald’s can offer reasonably balanced choices, despite its reputation for unhealthy food and recent claims that health-conscious customers are contributing to falling sales. It says the chain has reduced salt, sugar and fat over the past decade, and that 89 per cent of its core UK menu was at or below…
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Arizona lawmakers demand independent investigation into ASU hockey workout that left player in coma
Arizona lawmakers have asked the Arizona Board of Regents to appoint an independent investigator to examine a hockey workout at Arizona State University that left player Matthew Mayich in a coma. Mayich remains on life support after collapsing during the 20 August session in extreme heat. The lawmakers say an external inquiry is needed to…
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Low-protein larval diets extend fruit flies’ lives but impair reproduction
Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN Center have discovered that fruit flies retain a biological “memory” of their larval diet into adulthood, fundamentally influencing their lifespan. Led by Fumiaki Obata, the team found that flies fed protein-restricted diets during their larval stage live considerably longer than their well-nourished counterparts, though at significant biological cost. This study, published…
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QALO launches a smart band to wear alongside its smart ring
QALO has launched the SL-1 Smart Band, a screen-free fitness tracker designed to compete with products such as Whoop. It matters to the company’s strategy because QALO says the band and its existing smart ring can be used at different times of day while sharing data through the same app and user profile. The band…
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Dramatic moment ‘ship buster’ missiles sink old American warship creating huge fireball during training exercise off Scotland
A decommissioned American warship, USS Klakring, was deliberately sunk during a joint US-UK military exercise called Atlantic Thunder 2026 off the coast of Scotland. The 138-metre vessel was destroyed by missiles from USS Paul Ignatius, a torpedo from USS Massachusetts, a naval strike missile from HMS Portland, and Sea Venom missiles from a Wildcat helicopter,…
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Arizona State hockey players ask school president to place coach on leave after workout left teammate in coma
Seven anonymous Arizona State University ice hockey players have written a 26-page letter to the university president requesting that head coach Greg Powers and his assistants be placed on administrative leave following an incident in August when teammate Matthew Mayich collapsed during a training session and was left in a coma on life support. The…
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Tourists heading to Thailand warned to expect disruptions after disaster zone declared
Severe flash flooding has struck Bangkok, Thailand following heavy rainfall over the weekend, with the city declared a disaster zone by authorities. The flooding poses significant risks to residents’ lives and property, prompting Australia’s Smartraveller service to issue heightened travel warnings for Australians visiting the country. Nearly 300mm of rain inundated Bangkok, leaving large parts…