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Chance to take part in new STV show

Fancy being fitter and more active? This could be your chance.
Dumbbells cutlery set created

A cutlery set attached to dumbbells has been developed for ''fitness fans'' and ''gluttons in need of a work out''.
Breathing space

Take time some time out to do something you enjoy on well Wednesday
'Overweight' Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman turned up 20lbs overweight before filming the part of an ex-boxer in 'Real Steel'.
Million metre run: the Medoc and Loch Ness marathons from STV's The Hour

STV’s Michael MacLennan has decided to run a million metres in 2011 to raise money for charity: this month has taken in two marathons and a...
X Factor Judge Kelly Rowland reveals her body-beautiful secrets

The 30-year-old has one of the most enviable bodies in showbiz – and now you can find out for yourself exactly how she achieves it.
Dr Alex's advice on office romances from STV's The Hour
Back to school health: how to keep the bugs at bay from STV's The Hour

This time of year is rife for sickness but The Hour’s resident GP Dr Debbie Wake has some tips for keeping the kids fighting fit when they return to...
On your marks week three: Stella’s 10K max workout tips from STV's The Hour

Fitness expert Stella Bartram’s weekly update on how to tackle the Bank of Scotland’s Great Scottish run in September.
Where would Andy Murray be without Tiger Mother Judy? from STV's The Hour

As Britain’s best Wimbledon hope takes Centre Court to play Rafael Nadal, will mum Judy be watching? Of course, this is her moment as much as his

Million metre run: deeply dippy from STV's The Hour

STV’s Michael MacLennan has decided to run a million metres in 2011 to raise money for charity: this week he’s reflecting on his most unproductive...
On your marks week two: foam rolling maximises running progress from STV's The Hour

It’s week two are you feeling sore? Fitness guru Stella shows how using foam rolling can maximise and strengthen your workout.
Million metre run: one foot in front of the other from STV's The Hour

STV’s Michael MacLennan has decided to run a million metres in 2011 to raise money for charity: this week it’s time to play catch-up.
Maggie’s Centre: Behind the scenes at a cancer care centre from STV's The Hour

Maggie’s Cancer Centre celebrates its 15th birthday this week, and The Hour went behind the scenes at one of the centres in Glasgow, Scotland to find...
From leeches to maggots: The ancient medicine still used today from STV's The Hour

Medical historian Lesley Smith explore the archaic techniques that doctors still use today.
The perfect body: Dr Alex talks about Midlife Mirror Angst Syndrome from STV's The Hour

Dr Alex Yellowlees from The Priory clinic spoke to The Hour about the body confidence condition affecting women in their 40s and 50s.
Million metre run: fitting the bill from STV's The Hour

STV’s Michael MacLennan has decided to run a million metres in 2011 to raise money for charity: this week it’s all snack-food binges and (knackered)...
Football Fans In Training: the SPL tackles Scotland’s obesity problem from STV's The Hour

A new 12 week health and fitness programme has been set up in Scotland by the SPL in a bid to encourage overweight and obese men over the age of 35 to...
Nicole Scherzinger's 'superhero' physique

Nicole Scherzinger claims her weight often fluctuates but she is usually a ''superhero'' with a ''buff and lean'' physique.
Cameron Diaz wants happiness for Justin

Cameron Diaz had no qualms about working with former boyfriend Justin Timberlake on 'Bad Teacher' because they are ''good'' at being funny together.