One of the main issues for many wheelchair users is avoiding weight gain as it's simply not possible for them to use up as many calories as more able-bodied individuals. That said there's no ...

Dr Georgie Budd, a GP and wheelchair user, says weight is an important measurement for people to have access to Weight management is a sensitive topic. Nevertheless, the measurement is often used ...

The wheelchairs are suitable for anyone over the age of 5 and are available in a wide range of sizes, with fitted footrests as standard and free accessories such as leg elevators, cushions, and stump ...

Find out about the Red Cross wheelchairs you can hire, instructions on how to use, clean and transport Find out about the wheelchairs available to hire from the British Red Cross and how to use them.

Victoria has named its squad ahead of this year’s Invacare Wheelchair Football National Championships, with Hawthorn’s Peter Ogunyemi representing the club for the second consecutive season. In the ...

Factors like your age, sex, and starting point may affect how long it takes you to lose weight. Experts recommend losing 1 to 2 pounds per week to maintain a safe, effective, and healthy weight ...

Oct. 22, 2024 — Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to a study. The findings highlight ...

The object of the game is to score the most points in the opposing team’s basket. The team with the most points by the time the clock expires wins. As the name suggests, wheelchair basketball is an ...

The terms weight and mass are often used incorrectly. Phrases like ‘a bag of sugar weighs 1 kg’ are not scientifically correct. This means that a 1 kg mass would be attracted to Earth by a ...

Macy Alcido is a freelance writer based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed health-related ...

Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer ...