"Leading an inactive life could speed up the ageing process.

A study published by researchers at King’s College London has shown that people who exercise more in their free time appear to be biologically younger than their more sedentary counterparts.

A team of researchers looked for evidence of ageing at a molecular level in the population by analysing telomeres, which cap the end of chromosomes in our cells and protect them from damage."

(Via Leisure Opportunities - daily jobs, news, training and property: .)

| in the news | 29 January 2008; 2:05:21 PM |# | | Discuss |

"More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for entry charges at Swansea's new leisure centre to be cut.

Opposition councillors are behind the protest branding £7 to use the water park "a rip off", although there are discounts for residents and families.

Council leaders insist the fees are not over-priced and say the facilities will be the best in the UK when the £32m revamped centre opens in March."

(Via BBC NEWS | Wales | South West Wales | Leisure centre 'rip-off' petition: .)

| Wales | 29 January 2008; 10:14:57 AM |# | | Discuss (1 response) |