Scrubbing Up: Your comments
The BBC News website has a new weekly column where leading clinicians and experts outline their views on health topics.
Child's play 'better than a jog'
University research finds short sharp bursts of activity like children in the playground could be better than jogging or cycling.
Music 'boosts exercise endurance'
A study has confirmed what many gym users already knew - listening to music can boost your capacity for exercise.
Treatment 'tricks' stroke victims
Stroke victims could be "tricked" into getting better with a new virtual reality physiotherapy treatment.
Food for fuel: Olympian Phelps' unusual diet
As US swimming sensation Michael Phelps sets his sights on more gold medal wins at the Beijing Olympics, the BBC's Michael Hirst examines the role an extraordinary diet has played in the sportsman's success.
'Fitness pill' being developed
Scientists are moving closer to developing an "exercise pill" which will help you to get fit, even if you don't move a muscle
Ovary problem 'may aid athletes'
A common cause of menstrual disorders may offer an advantage to some female athletes, a scientist says.
Could the Wii be good for you?
The BBC News website looks at the apparent health benefits of the Nintendo Wii.
How towns are redesigned as gyms
Stairs for cardio training. Wider footpaths instead of treadmills. To fight obesity, the towns we live in are being redesigned so we exercise without noticing.
Fatigue relief drug's heart hope
An experimental drug developed to relieve fatigue after exercise may also help heart failure patients.
Britain 'is true Prozac Nation'
Britain is over-reliant on anti-depressants and faces a crisis in mental health care, says Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg.
Lifting weights 'good as running'
Weight training could be as effective as running to burn body fat and ward off diabetes, a study says.
Humanity is the greatest challenge
It is time to take radical action to curb rising population and consumption levels, or face "unspeakable consequences".
In full: Brown speech on liberty
Here is the full text of Gordon Brown's speech on liberty and planned constitutional changes, on 25 October 2007.
In full: Lansley's speech on the NHS
Here is the full text of shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley's speech to the Conservative Party conference.
What the papers say
A look at what is making the headlines in Monday's morning newspapers.
Exercise 'must be tough to work'
To be healthy, you really do need to break into a sweat when you exercise, say sports scientists.
What the papers say
A look at what's making the headlines in Friday's morning newspapers.
Sports star ice baths questioned
Paula Radcliffe says they are the secret of her success, but Australian research questions the benefits of an ice bath.
What makes a great Tour rider?
What makes a good endurance cyclists? How much is nature and how much training?