All posts tagged "Exercise"

The growing trend of wearing make-up at the gym or on runs is likely to be causing skin damage, according to scientists based in South Korea and the US. After testing the effects of applying foundation cream before exercise, the team concluded that it "can reduce skin oil, causing dryness." "Additionally, make-up can clog pores and increase sebum production," they said, warning in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology that people with dry skin are likely to be worst affected by slapping on make-up before working out. From the University of San Antonio and Korea National University of Education, ......

Parents should limit the amount of time children spend on social media and video games, researchers have said, after a new study found inactive teenagers are more likely to have signs of heart damage when they are young adults. Academics said that this heart damage could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes in later life. Even children who have a normal weight were still at risk, experts found. In the new study 766 British youngsters were tracked for 13 years. Sitting time was assessed using smartwatches with an activity tracker for seven days. Children aged 11 were assessed to s......