Fitness
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Overweight "normal" for children
Being overweight is rapidly becoming the new "normal" for child body-shape, European health leaders warn today. Read more
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Advice on preventing miscarriage
More than a quarter of miscarriages may be avoidable, researchers say today. Read more
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Exercise hormone linked to ageing
British researchers say they have found a new link between keeping fit and delaying ageing. Read more
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Warning as body-builders take cancer drug
Body-builders may be unwittingly taking the anti-cancer drug tamoxifen in a popular supplement used by participants in their sport, it was revealed today. Read more
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Boris Bikes boost for health
The introduction of so-called Boris Bikes into London has mostly had positive effects on health, researchers say today. Read more
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Scots ‘sleep-walk’ into obesity
Scotland is "sleepwalking" into an epidemic of obesity, an international expert will say today. Read more
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Winter games study for academic
A British sports medicine specialist is hoping the Winter Olympic Games will give new insights into the impact of injury on athletes. Read more
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Exercise regime benefits cancer patients
The benefits of exercising when undergoing cancer treatment are to be highlighted as part of today’s World Cancer Day events. Read more
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Getting football fans fitter
The male love of football may be the key to improving fitness and tackling obesity, according to researchers in Glasgow, Scotland. Read more
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GPs launch anti-stress campaign
Two GPs have launched a campaign to de-stress the public and help people avoid mid-winter blues. Read more