Fitness
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How sitting may shorten life
Too much sitting down may shorten life through direct impact on DNA, researchers claim today. Read more
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Exercise benefit on heart failure risk
A large study has added to the evidence that exercise can have a protective effect on the heart. Read more
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Walk a mile to beat cancer – call
Most of the UK’s long-term cancer patients are inactive – even though keeping fit can help stave off the disease, campaigners warn today. Read more
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Obese 30 somethings face high dementia risk
Obesity may be a cause of dementia – but people who are obese in their 30s face the biggest risk, researchers warn today. Read more
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Dangers of too much exercise
Over-exercising may be risky for heart attack survivors, researchers warned today. Read more
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Five minute work-out that may save lives
A daily jog of just five minutes can do wonders for the health of the heart and the circulation, researchers said last night. Read more
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Fallen footballers need medical screening – neurologists
Doctors should be allowed a more active role to assess injured players during football games, senior neurologists said today. Read more
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New TV threat to young adults
Young adults who spend more than three hours a day in front of the television may double their risk of an untimely death, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Life-jacket call for hobby sailors
People who like messing around in boats should be required to wear life-jackets, according to Australian experts. Read more
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Warning on fat-burning drug
A toxic “fat-burning” chemical is becoming increasingly popular with body-obsessed Britons, doctors warned today. Read more