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31Jul

Exercise medicine conference: Day two summary


Exercise is crucial for health. Yet in the UK less than one in ten men, and less than one in twenty women, do enough of it.

30Jul

Nick Matthew defends Commonwealth Games squash title after surgery


Nick Matthew successfully defended his Commonwealth Games singles squash title following a thrilling victory over fellow Englishman James Willstrop in 5 sets. This came just over a month after the reigning world champion had surgery on a tear in the meniscus that had cast some doubt over his ability to compete in Glasgow.

29Jul

One hour of exercise each week can reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s


A new study published in the journal Lancet Neurology conducted by the Cambridge University Institute of Public Health has revealed that as little as one hours exercise each week can reduce the chances of contracting Alzheimer’s disease by up to a third.

25Jul

ISEH consultant leads Games medical team


ISEH consultant Dr Mike Loosemore is Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the England team at the Commonwealth Games. He gave us this exclusive interview.

17Jul

ISEH sponsors beach rugby


On 1 and 2 August, Canary Wharf plays host to the 2014 London Beach Rugby Tournament.

14Jul

ISEH physio in lead role at Commonwealth Games


Bruce Paton, head physiotherapist at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH), is taking a short break from his role at the ISEH to attend the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, where he will take on the role of lead physiotherapist for the pool swimming events

14Jul

Exercise medicine conference: Day one afternoon summary


Exercise and medicine conference: Day one, afternoon highlights

07Jul

ISEH and UCL: working with Camden to get children active


On Thursday 3 July the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH) hosted a conference to launch a new initiative, Camden Active Spaces, which aims to inspire schoolchildren to be more active, via good playground design and use of outdoor space.

04Jul

Happy first birthday to the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health


The Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) recently celebrated its first birthday in fitting style – by organising a 5K fun run.

04Jul

ISEH 5K run


Nearly 100 people gathered in glorious summer sunshine on Sunday 29 June to take part in the second ISEH 5K run in aid of UCLH Charity. The run was held to mark the first anniversary of the Institute, which was officially opened by Lord Coe in June last year.

24Jun

Exercise medicine conference: Day one morning summary


Nearly 150 participants gathered at the Royal Society of Medicine in London for the second annual exercise medicine conference on 20 and 21 June, sponsored by Technogym.

20Jun

Sporting challenge: ISEH consultant seeks volunteers for sport festival


Coordinating the medical care of over a thousand sportspeople, and several thousand members of the public, is no easy task. But ISEH consultant Dr Ade Adejuwon, who has been appointed Chief Medical Officer for the Sevens and the City festival in July, is looking forward to the challenge.