Fitness
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New guidance on cystic fibrosis exercise tests
New European guidance sets out how patients with cystic fibrosis should undergo exercise assessments. Read more
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How 4,000 steps a day boosts health
Taking just 4,000 steps a day may lower an individual’s risk of death and cardiovascular disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Static exercise may benefit high blood pressure
New static fitness techniques may be the best kind of exercise to reduce blood pressure, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Lack of sleep negates cognitive benefits of exercise
People who take regular physical exercise but suffer from a lack of sleep may be negating the benefits of their activity, according to a study published today. Read more
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Shoulder replacement patient outcomes improve with higher volume surgeons
Surgeons who perform more shoulder replacements are more likely to significantly reduce their patients’ risk of reoperation and serious complications, according to a study published today. Read more
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International consensus statement published on concussion in sport
Sporting bodies need to update their rules to prevent harmful collisions, according to major new guidelines published today. Read more
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Obesity treatment hope after brown fat breakthrough
New discoveries about “brown fat” could lead to treatments for obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, British researchers say. Read more
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Strength test ‘identifies heart failure risk after heart attack’
A simple leg strength test should be used to identify people who are more likely to develop heart failure, experts have heard. Read more
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Political roadmap to tackle childhood obesity
A new plan has been launched to reverse the increase in childhood obesity in the World Health Organization (WHO) European region. Read more
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Exercise ‘reduces negative effects of unhealthy sleep duration’
Physical activity may counter some of the negative effects associated with sleeping either too little or too much, researchers report today. Read more