There’s not a lot to laugh about at the moment. So it might be a good time to force yourself to do just that. A cynical Grace Jennings-Edquist set off to a local laughing group and found just what she needed.
Exercise
Daily Proposition: Exercise, religiously
There’s something very Catholic church about the gym. If you don’t fancy yourself the exercising type have no fear, says Alexandra Patrikios — just have a little faith.
From Chav fighting to poolates: five new UK gym trends
Only in Britain? Five new UK gym trends, including Chav fighting, poolates, and stand-up paddle surfing.
Letter from… Kuala Lumpur
Why would a country like Malaysia, full of diverse cultures and religions, try to ban yoga? asks Arran Wrattan.
Is Rudd’s margin too fat to worry about promoting exercise?
At a time when 47% of Australians are so inactive that they are at excessive risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, radical legislation that has directly led to a substantial drop in physical activity should be seen as a disaster, writes Dr John Orchard.
Tips and rumours
Why has nobody commented on the controversial purchase of the Government VIP aircraft from Boeing when all advisers recommended Airbus? What role did Mr Peacock (former Minister, US ambassador then local Boeing chief) play in the final selection? Sources in the US Navy say that a number of their Super Hornet aircraft were “shot down” […]
