The world number one beat Rafael Nadal in the longest grand slam final on record, with five hours and fifty-three minutes of brutal tennis being played out in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic was certainly feeling second to no one today as he bellowed and flexed his bare chest in Rod Laver Arena after a match that [...]

Stress increases the hormone cortisol, which can lead to  fat being deposited in and around the abdomen. This is because  the adrenal hormone releases a good supply of stored sugar (from both  liver and  muscles) into the bloodstream, causing insulin to change  it into fat. Types of stress could be contact with poison ivy,  receiving a [...]

Performing stretching exercises first thing in the morning is a great way to start your day refreshed and more limber. If you cannot do it every day, 2-3 times per week can still help improve your flexibility and may reduce your pain.

Lionel Messi was on Monday awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Zurich, the third consecutive year that he has won the prestigious award for the world’s outstanding footballer. The 24-year-old Argentinian finished ahead of his Real Madrid rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Barca team-mate Xavi in FIFA’s 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or [...]

Follow the draw for the last 16 knockout rounds of the 2011-12 Champions League taking place in Nyon, Switzerland from 11am GMT when Chelsea and Arsenal will learn their opponents. Lyon v APOEL Nicosia Napoli v Chelsea AC Milan v Arsenal Basle v Bayern Munich Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid Zenit [...]

  Marco Streller and Alexander Frei got the all-important goals for the Swiss side, who got the victory they needed to finish runners-up behind Benfica and reach the knock-out stages. Phil Jones’s late goal gave United a glimmer of hope, but there would be no dramatic comeback this time for Sir Alex Ferguson’s team – [...]

Roberto Soldado scored a 26-minute hat-trick as Valencia recorded their best ever Champions League result, thrashing Racing Genk 7-0. Chelsea were consigned to a fourth defeat in a month when they lost 2-1 at Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League Group E clash. Super sub Ioannis Fetfatzidis scored a stunner to keep Olympiacos’s Champions League [...]

  Franck Ribery scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Villarreal 3-1 to secure qualification to the Champions League knockout stages. Manchester City’s hopes of progressing from Champions League Group A suffered a serious blow as Napoli won 2-1 at the Stadio San Paolo. Internazionale secured their position as Champions League Group B winners after a [...]

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. It involves the breakdown of cartilage that protects a joint, allowing it to move smoothly while also absorbing shocks. Without the normal amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness.

Manchester City became the first English side to win at Villarreal as Yaya Toure scored twice in a 3-0 victory in Champions League Group A. Bayern Munich beat Napoli 3-2 at the Alianz Arena in an enthralling game to stay top of Group A in the Champions League. Internazionale extended their lead at the top [...]