Healthy Fitness Q&A archive
- Why do I get bouts of breathlessness when playing sports?
- Can children grow out of asthma?
- Is it true that CFCs are being removed from inhalers?
- Is there any evidence of a link between asthma and throat cancer?
- Is swimming good for people with asthma?
- Does the oxygen quality in the atmosphere affect asthma symptoms?
- Why does my asthma improve when I'm taking antibiotics for another condition?
- I have COPD and my asthma medication isn't helping. What else can I do?
- Will visiting an oxygen bar alleviate asthma symptoms?
- Can I get drunk if I have asthma?
- What should I do if I see someone having an asthma attack?
- Can asthma or panic attacks be triggered psychologically?
- Why does my daughter's asthma die down during the warmer months?
- Are wooden floors better than carpets for people with asthma?
- Why does my asthma always seem worse in the summer?
- Why is my asthma worse in the countryside than in the city?
- Is there a link between asthma and air pollution?
- Is blood pressure linked to heartburn after eating?
- I'm 165cm tall and weigh 90kg. How can I lose weight?
- I love taking brisk walks, but should I eat before or after my walk?
- What's a good fitness regime for a man with type II diabetes?
- Can you suggest some low-budget ways to tone up for my holiday?
- I gained weight after quitting – what diet and exercise regime can I try?
- I have a sedentary but tiring job – how can I get into a regular exercise routine?
- How can I lose 2 stone when all my previous attempts have failed?
- What exercises are best for the 50-plus age group?
- How long will my hamstring injury take to mend?
- What's the minimum time I should exercise for?
- Can cold and cough remedies affect hypertension medications?
- Will sleeping for longer affect my blood pressure?
- Is there a relationship between pulse rate and blood pressure?
- Is my glaucoma the result of high blood pressure?
- Will all the transatlantic flights I do as an airline pilot affect my blood pressure?
- Is numbing in the toes a sign of bad circulation?
- Should I donate blood if I'm unsure whether I have hypertension?
- Since giving up weight training I feel tension in my heart. Do I have hypertension?
- Is blood pressure linked to heartburn after eating?
- I'm 5' 9" and weigh 18 stone. Will my weight contribute to hypertension?
- Which is better for my blood pressure – – red wine or white?
- Is there an alternative to hypertension medication?
- Why is my systolic blood pressure up since my doctor changed my tablets?
- Are some blood types more prone to hypertension than others?
- How fragile are veins and arteries?
- Does aspirin thin my blood and would that affect my blood pressure?
- My wife's blood pressure is quite good. Why does her GP want to prescribe pills?
- Will my blood pressure be higher at certain points during the day?
- How often should I measure my blood pressure?
- How reliable are home blood pressure testing devices?
- How can a mum in her thirties lose 3-4 kilos and keep her weight down?
- Can you recommend exercises for a fit 80-year-old who's had a fall?
- What forms of exercise are safe for someone in their seventies?
- How can I lose weight while in the menopause and taking HRT?
- I'm 80 and exercising less because of joint pain. Do you have any advice?
- How many steps a day on a pedometer should I aim for at the age of 56?
- Must I combine gym work with aerobics to both lose weight and tone?
- I'm 68 with osteoarthritis in my knees and find walking painful. Can you help?
- Can you recommend exercises for an obese 60-year-old with arthritis?
- How can I lose 8 stone quickly and safely?
- Should I go jogging at 52?
- Can you recommend some safe exercises for pregnancy?
- How can I get my shape back after pregnancy?
- What are the best non-walking forms of exercise?
- How can exercise help with depression?
- What are the best exercises for busy mums?
- How do I get fit and toned without losing weight?
- Is it better to drink water before or after training. Or both?
- Should I stretch before or after exercise (or both)?
- What should my optimum heart rate be during exercise?
- How much exercise do I need to starting losing weight?
- What is a balanced weekly exercise regime?
