Fitness
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Couch to 5k website accessed every 12 seconds at New Year
Getting fit remains a key New Year resolution – with NHS resources playing a key role in delivering effective advice, NHS officials say today. Read more
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New evidence on activity reducing disease risk
Two studies, published today, have researched the impact of both walking and sedentary time on the risk of diabetes and on the health of women. Read more
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Water-based exercise helps manage chronic conditions
High-intensity interval training in water can benefit people with a range of chronic conditions, including those who may be unable to take part in this form of this exercise out of water, researchers report today. Read more
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Insights into skeletal body clocks and exercise
The skeleton seems to have its own body clock – which makes regular timing of exercise a significant benefit, according to British scientists. Read more
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New evidence on rugby brain risk
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk is hugely increased amongst longstanding rugby players, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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New statement on energy deficiency in athletes
Athletes are facing serious health risks from failing to maintain adequate calorie intake during training, experts warn today. Read more
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How healthy lifestyle can help to prevent depression
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection can help to reduce the risk of depression, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Sedentary lifestyle in childhood may damage heart
Too much sitting in childhood may lead to cardiac problems, independently of high body mass index or raised blood pressure, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Physical fitness link to reduced atrial fibrillation risk
Physical fitness is associated with a reduced chance of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke, according to research to be presented at a major European conference this week. Read more
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Fitness may lower risk of many solid tumours
People with good cardiorespiratory fitness in their youth appear to be at reduced risk of many forms of cancer, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more