Tag: exercise
Lothian patients in diabetes breakthrough
“Speak to a dietician – it can transform your life”
Patients across the NHS Lothian region have taken part in the world’s first trial which has successfully reversed the effects of type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Lothian patients in diabetes breakthrough
Run for your life: inspirational runners gear up for Great Edinburgh Winter Run
The Simplyhealth Great Edinburgh Winter Run is returning to Scotland’s capital city at the turn of the New Year, with many of the runners taking part to champion the positive effect that running has on their mental wellbeing. Inspirational runners took to Holyrood Park yesterday to share the positive effect that running has on their mental health and how keeping up their training over winter has improved their state of mind. Continue reading Run for your life: inspirational runners gear up for Great Edinburgh Winter Run
Join dementia friendly walk at Botanic Gardens
A relaxed, informal information afternoon and dementia friendly walk day for people to learn more about services for people living with dementia, is being held at the Royal Botanical Gardens on Monday, 28 August. Continue reading Join dementia friendly walk at Botanic Gardens
From here to infinity: get fit with Lisa
Happy Hearts run to inspire local lifestyle changes
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health issues in Scotland and more than 1,490 local heroes laced up to raise awareness of the disease – and money for local health projects – by completing the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K Fun Run at Holyrood Park on Sunday. Continue reading Happy Hearts run to inspire local lifestyle changes
Put a Spring into your step this Easter!
SPRING is a time of new beginnings – so with this in mind, NHS 24 has issued a number of top tips for exercise this Easter. Continue reading Put a Spring into your step this Easter!
Floatfit set to make waves at Ainslie Park
An exciting new water-based fitness class is to set sail at Edinburgh Leisure’s Ainslie Park. Continue reading Floatfit set to make waves at Ainslie Park
Jump into self-confidence
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a new pre-school class, ‘Jump and Dive’ designed specifically for 3-5 year olds. Continue reading Jump into self-confidence
Seize a senior in Inverleith Park!
Sunday 24 July 10.30 -12.30 Inverleith Park
No, it’s not an incitement to violence – Friends of Inverleith Park are delighted to announce their new fitness equipment, specially designed for use by older people! Why not pop along and have a look or have a go? It’s beside the playpark.
The official launch party takes place this Sunday (24 July). Kids, ‘seize a senior’ – bring along a bus pass carrier and get a free gift!