Health

West Yorkshire sees drop in cycling levels for 2013-14

Tour effect conspicuous by its absence with fewer people getting on their bikes than the year before

Just 15% of adults in England cycle at least once per month – while 14% of the population don’t even take a walk

Significant increases in cycling rates seen in 35 local authorities – but not in London

Meat-eating cyclists wanted for study looking into the performance benefits of vegetarianism

Does a vegetarian diet confer some performance advantage?

Chris Boardman to challenge cycling minister Robert Goodwill to double cycling by 2025

British Cycling's policy advisor, Boardman, will challenge the government to make good on pre-election promises

Riding a bike for an hour extends cyclist’s life by same time, say Dutch researchers

Study finds average cyclist in Netherlands lives six months longer than non-riders

Stress of commuting leads to burnout, according to new research

Car passengers more at risk than drivers, while for cyclists it's those with suburban commutes

Woman whose boyfriend died during last year’s RideLondon 100 to ride this year’s event in his memory

Nicola Tait, who rode with boyfriend Kris Cook last year, aims to raise £20k for Cardiac Risk in Young

You can ride harder than you think when dehydrated

Study finds that dehydration hampers performance much less than previously thought

Cyclists have to ‘help themselves’ by wearing a helmet says Bradley Wiggins

Suggests that helmets should be made compulsory

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Cyclists 40 per cent less likely to be stressed following their commute

Stanford University study finds similar effect whether riding to or from work

New study confirms weight loss effect of commuting by bike

Leaving car at home resulted in 7kg weight loss

Aussie doctors urge people to wear cycle helmets when doing DIY at home

Home improvement shows mean more people fixing up their homes - and taking risks on ladders, say medics

Study: Men safer in the saddle than women when extremely drunk

Researchers find some men - but no women - can ride competently despite very high blood alcohol content

‘Myth of physical activity and obesity’ editorial suspended by journal

Article had attracted strong criticism from experts

Value of exercise in fighting obesity a “myth” claim experts

"You cannot outrun a bad diet," says editorial in medical journal - but head of NICE dismisses views as "idiotic"

MAMILs shouldn’t worry about cardiac arrest while riding, says new study

But swift CPR treatment helps improve survival

Health effects of exercise outweigh negatives of air pollution, study finds

Huge Danish study finds you should keep riding even when air's bad

Make cycling a part of daily life to combat obesity urges NICE

‘Weight gain in adulthood is not inevitable’

UK’s 50 worst air pollution blackspots all in London

All 50 show double the EU limit for nitrogen dioxide

Do you suffer migraines? At least one doctor recommends a session on the turbo trainer

Swedish study indicates regular indoor cycling could alleviate symptoms

NICE comes out for active travel and 20mph limits

More activity will reduce early deaths & boost productivity

Video: Pancake Day the sports nutrition way with Team Sky chef’s performance enhancing treats

Søren Kristiansen peps up pre-Lenten treat with help of sponsor CNP’s Peptides

Cycling: the miracle cure – new report seeks to remind doctors that exercise can be as effective as many drugs

Doctors urged to prescribe cycling, dancing and sex

Find some Lovehoop love in London this Valentine’s Day – and you could win a bike!

Cyclehoop teams up with BHF and artist Graham McLoughlin in romantic initiative

Get on your bike for your heart, says cardiac specialist

Riding instead of driving can make a "huge difference"

London cyclists are worried, says report — except the ones who aren’t

Short distance bike commuters most anxious, long-distance the least

Campaigners call for cycling cash as study finds inactivity twice as deadly as obesity

Campaigners urge government to invest in safe ccyling infrastructure

Jenny Jones takes “a different approach” to road tax debate

Green Party politician looks at things cyclists don't contribute too - pollution and congestion are among them

Yoga as good as cycling for avoiding heart problems

We already knew that Yoga can improve your ride times, but researchers claim it’ll also prevent heart attacks + video

Solution to obesity, pollution, congestion and social issues is ‘glaringly, frighteningly simple’ says Boardman

Says investment in cycling will provide a huge return