Fitness
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Visiting parks linked to reduced use of medication
Regular visits to urban green spaces, such as parks, may be linked to reduced use of some prescription medicines, according to a Finnish study published today. Read more
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NICE calls for more people to be offered statins
More people in England could be offered statins, following newly published draft guidance from NICE. Read more
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Risks of pulmonary oedema among open-water swimmers
Older women who take part in open-water swimming may have an increased risk of developing pulmonary oedema, according to a newly reported case study. Read more
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Silly walks could help to improve physical health
Walking like Mr Teabag in the infamous Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks sketch could help adults to achieve their physical activity targets, according to a new study. Read more
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Quarter of adults in England are obese
About one in four adults in England is obese, according to the latest Health Survey for England 2021. Read more
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Analyses of Olympic athlete injury rates released
Large numbers of athletes at the last Olympics suffered from injuries, according to analysis published today. Read more
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Hamstring injuries on the rise in footballers
Hamstring injuries in footballers have risen significantly since 2001, with a corresponding rise in injury absence days, researchers report today. Read more
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Women’s activity levels drop when having small children
Fewer than half of mothers with younger children manage to meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study. Read more
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Breast cancer conference draws researchers
Diabetes, physical fitness and early diagnosis have been among the early topics at a major European conference on breast cancer. Read more
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Any increase in physical activity reduces early mortality risk
Increasing the amount of physical activity an inactive individual does – even at low levels – helps to reduce their risk of early mortality, a new Spanish study shows today. Read more