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The article deals with an expert statement from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences on human performance and health in cold environments. It discusses the impact of environmental conditions on human performance and health which include frostbite and hypothermia. It also recommends ways to mitigate the threats of cold environment including the use of proper clothing and adaptation and acclimatisation to cold.

The article provides information on strategies and sport-science provisions during the Race Across America (RAAM) that was held on June 11, 2009 in the U.S. It notes that the RAAM event includes four riders who were divided into two groups with their own three-staff crew and a support vehicle. The group has raced from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland for 6.5 days. Moreover, it presents the authors' comments on the overall result of the event from strategies to athletes' health.

An interview with professor Greg Whyte is presented. Topics discussed by Whyte include the importance of sports and exercise sciences in Great Britain community, his sports related career such as director of research for the British Olympic Association and director of Sports Science and Research at the English Institute of Sport, and his research expertise in cardiac structure and his function to public health at Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity.

The article features Kilimanjaro, largest free standing mountain in the world located in western Tanzania. It covers six climatic zones. High altitude sojourns are associated with the development of a syndrome usually called acute mountain sickness. It is believed that the mountain is a broad spectrum and a serious challenge for an experienced trekker.

The article examines the role of British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences in pre-participation cardiac screening in Great Britain. Professor Greg Whyte, discusses various examinations to consider in such screening which include electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and echocardiography investigation. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the screening programs were also taken into account.

The article discusses understanding of the Christmas dinner through the spectrum of sport and exercise science disciplines. It states that biomechanics has a role to play in describing the change in gait associated with an acute alteration in the centre of gravity related to the glutinous consumption of calories. It mentions that bacon and sausage meat are as big a cancer threat as cigarettes and the carcinogenic impact of pesticides used on vegetable crops leading to their inclusion.

The article discusses a debate questioning whether the risks of exercise outweigh the benefits. Professor Greg Whyte argues that chronic exercise is bad for the health because it negatively impacts immune cells similar to other factors commonly accepted as deleterious to health including smoking and alcohol drinking. On the other hand, Doctor John Buckley argues that individuals who exercise more than twice a per week reduce by 10 times their risk of an exertion related to cardiac event.

The article offers the author's insights on the propensity for children to be obese and the reward that they will have for eating nutritious foods. It mentions the report of the United Nations (UN) that the world's population will increase by 50% to 11 billion by the end of 2100. It discusses the health habits of children and the image of Santa as one popular with the children.

In this article, the author focuses on issues with regards to implementing healthy lifestyle among citizens in Great Britain. He has highlighted the role of the Great Britain National Disease Management Service. The author blames the financial benefits of the tobacco and alcohol industry to government's revenues for this mismanagement.

The article presents the author's views regarding the Great Britain performance at London 2012 Olympic Games. According to him, those who were fortunate to attend the Games have experienced a memorable event watching the world's best athletes supported by volunteers and infrastructure. As per him, the performance of Great Britain was remarkable, record breaking achievement with 65 medals including 29 Gold.

In this article the author comments on the use of statistics in genetics and sports. According to the author, statistics should be used rarely in establishing various acts in the field of genetics and the focus should be on using the quality statistical data. He mentions that though statistics in integral to research but it should be used very judiciously. Also, he discusses the review of a scientific paper on specific polymorphism in athletes.

The article presents the author's views on the role of London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and the Olympic Delivery Authority in making London 2012 Olympic Games successful and memorable. He discusses the consideration of two key deliverables including performance and legacy in achieving success for 2012 Olympic. He further discusses the issue of use of performance enhancing drugs by athletes.

The article discusses the factors to consider in selecting a conference to attend to. It cites the potential price to pay in choosing a conference that is held in desirable location including airport transfers and flight costs. It also emphasizes the importance of conference line-ups that contain outstanding sessions and lectures that the attendees should not miss. Moreover, it is noted that good conferences provide delegates with opportunities for their personal and academic enrichment.

In this article, the author discusses the factors responsible for socio-economic barrier in sports. He mentions that male-female divide in the media coverage of sport and rise in inactivity-related diseases in women, including cardiovascular disease are affecting sports in Great Britain. He also emphasizes on sports that promote physical activity in the lower socioeconomic classes.

The article offers the author's insights on the amount being paid by students in higher education for sports-related studies in Great Britain. The author states that if sports-related studies are free, it may be considered as light and prosperous subject area for institutions. Furthermore, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) teaching budget's 80% reduction in 2012 leaves sports-related studies at risk.

The article presents questions and answers related to the liability of sports to death of young athletes including the truthfulness of such aspect, the prevention, and expectations.