Fitness
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Short jogs could improve health and longevity
"Small doses" of running could lead to substantial improvements in health and longevity, researchers report today. Read more
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Footballer neurodegenerative risk quantified
Professional footballers face a significantly increased risk of developing neurodegenerative disease in their old age, according to the findings of the largest study of its kind, published yesterday. Read more
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Cancer patients should have exercise prescription for heart
Cancer patients should be prescribed a personalised exercise prescription to help protect their hearts, a new report published today has claimed. Read more
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Hope for diabetes incidence reduction
Annual incidence of type 2 diabetes may have peaked following increasing efforts to tackle obesity and unhealthy eating, a conference heard today. Read more
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Occasional daytime naps ‘lower heart attack/stroke risk’
A daytime nap up to two times a week could lower the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, Swiss researchers say today. Read more
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Lifetime benefits of healthy cholesterol and blood pressure quantified
People with genetically low cholesterol and blood pressure levels enjoy significant lifetime protection against cardiovascular disease, according to the findings of a major study unveiled yesterday. Read more
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Risk factors main cause of young coronary artery disease – conference
Only a minority of young patients with coronary artery disease are victims of genetics, according to analysis presented at a major conference. Read more
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Statin-related muscle pain may be preventable
Patients taking statins may be able to prevent muscle pain through moderate exercise, British researchers report today. Read more
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Half hour daily activity backed in new analysis
People who undertake daily physical activity, regardless of intensity, may gain the optimal health benefits, researchers have reported. Read more
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Genes and apps could limit health check invites
The NHS could seek to cut the cost of screening middle-aged adults by using apps and AI, it was announced today. Read more