Fitness
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Chronic disease link to inactivity
Physical inactivity may be creating a further, avoidable health risk for people living with chronic disease, British experts have warned. Read more
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Win for football fitness drive
A gender-specific initiative for increasing men’s health has been found to be effective across several different European countries, researchers report today. Read more
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Body size ‘influences women’s lifespan’
Body size, weight and height could influence a woman’s lifespan more than it influences a man’s, a Dutch study published last night has claimed. Read more
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Exercise benefits heart and blood sugar
Cardiology experts have published a position paper urging doctors to prescribe exercise for people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Read more
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Obesity is a disease – physicians
Obesity should be recognised as a disease, according to the Royal College of Physicians of London, UK. Read more
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Ration screen time – GP leaders
Parents may need to ration “screen time” for their children – but as part of a programme of positive activities, according to guidance issued for GPs today. Read more
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Technology may turn corner on healthy living – CMO
Wearable technology and novel biosensors will make diagnostics a part of daily lives for patients, the Chief Medical Officer says today. Read more
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Exercise may be best medicine for hypertension
Exercise interventions may be as effective as most medication for hypertension, researchers say today. Read more
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Older, male doctors more likely to play golf
Male doctors in their 60s are most likely to play golf – and surgeons make the best golfers, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Endurance best to combat ageing
Endurance sports may be more beneficial for healthy ageing than resistance training, researchers report today. Read more