A person sitting on a sofa looking thoughtful, a smartphone showing a fitness dashboard and a fitness tracker watch on the coffee table beside them.

June 16, 2026·7 min read

Fitbit Is Now Google Health: What Changed, and What To Do Before July 15

Google rebranded Fitbit to Google Health in May 2026, stripping out badges, groups, the web dashboard, Sleep Profile, and every social feature. Here's what you need to do before July 15, and where to go next.

A woman in her forties on a tree-lined path glancing at the fitness smartwatch on her wrist with a curious, slightly puzzled look, warm autumn light.

June 16, 2026·7 min read

What Is Cardio Load (and Target Load) in Google Health?

Cardio Load is a heart-rate strain score, not a step count. Your Target Load is a personalised weekly range built from your own recent history. Here's exactly how it works and why it can feel so confusing.

Two adults walking side-by-side along a quiet wooded path in dappled afternoon light, one holding a notebook, engaged in quiet conversation.

April 30, 2026·10 min read

Walk-and-talk therapy: what the evidence says

Walk-and-talk therapy went from fringe to having its first dedicated RCT in 2025. Here's what the evidence actually shows, and just as importantly, what it can't yet claim.

Two men aged 40-55 walking together on a quiet canal towpath in soft early morning light, mid-conversation, one gesturing slightly, the other nodding. Casual outdoor wear, mist rising off the water.

April 29, 2026·11 min read

How to start a men's walking group: a practical guide

Most men's walking groups started with two people and a WhatsApp message. Here's how to get yours off the ground, from the first invite to handling a heavy conversation mid-walk.

Three or four men aged 35-65 with diverse ethnicities and builds walking together along a wooded path in soft morning light, side-by-side framing, casual outdoor clothing, natural conversation.

April 28, 2026·11 min read

Men's walking groups: how they work and why they help

52% of men say difficult conversations feel easier side-by-side. There's a reason for that, and it has nothing to do with willpower. Here's the science behind men's walking groups, what they look like in practice, and how to find one.

A small mixed group of four older adults in their mid-60s to mid-70s walking together along a park path at a relaxed pace, one using a walking pole, warm morning light, casual clothing, candid and natural.

April 26, 2026·10 min read

Walking groups for older adults: a practical guide (including what to do if you can't join one)

The research on walking groups for older adults is clear. The problem is that most of the people who'd benefit most, including those in rural areas with mobility limits, caring responsibilities, or social anxiety, can't easily get to a Tuesday morning walk. This guide covers the honest options.