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Physical Health & Fitness
Call for Suffolk residents to join pioneering Parkinson's research
People living with Parkinson's and their families are being invited to participate in a groundbreaking study on facial expression reduction at the University of Suffolk.
Bourne Park the latest Ipswich park to receive outdoor gym equipment
The latest installation brings the total number of free outdoor fitness spaces in Ipswich to seven.
Inaugural women's health event held in Ipswich 'is going to change lives'
The first-ever dedicated women's health event in Ipswich has inspired attendees to pursue new treatment options and advocate for better healthcare.
I had my hearing tested at 35 – here's what I discovered
When David Ogilvy famously stated "I always use my clients' products. This is not toadyism but elementary good manners," it stuck with me. Understanding our partners' businesses from the customer's perspective provides invaluable insight that no amount of presentations, meetings or data can match.
Meet the Ipswich trainer helping disabled people find joy in fitness
A chance training session with a friend's brother who has Down syndrome led Callum Foster to discover his passion for helping people with disabilities access fitness.
Ipswich woman warns new endometriosis 'wonder drug' is 'selling people a dream'
A 30-year-old Ipswich woman has criticised the recent approval of a "groundbreaking" endometriosis treatment, claiming it's merely a repackaged version of existing therapies.
New research reveals a not-so-sleepy Suffolk
New research from Suffolk Mind suggests that the percentage of Suffolk residents getting enough sleep has plummeted from 36.7% to 19.7% in just one year.
Ipswich mother reflects on life-changing diagnosis for Brain Tumour Awareness Month
March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, and for Hayley from Ipswich, it’s a reminder of the day she was told her 16-month-old daughter had an Ependymoma brain tumour—news that would leave Camille facing years of treatment and ongoing struggles with anxiety.
Suffolk hearing firm expands with free virtual consultations and two new clinics
All About Hearing is growing with two new clinics and a free virtual consultation service launching on World Hearing Day.
Ipswich to benefit from Sport England's £250m physical activity investment
Ipswich has been named among 53 places across England set to receive a share of Sport England's £250 million investment to tackle inequalities in activity levels.
Win once-in-a-lifetime Wimbledon experience with tennis star Mark Petchey
Ipswich tennis enthusiasts have the chance to win a private coaching session at Wimbledon with former British No.1 Mark Petchey in a new competition launched at Ipswich Sports Club.
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