Fitness
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Athletes need sun
Athletes who train in the shade may be making themselves vulnerable to the common cold virus, researchers have warned. Read more
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Athlete heart screening may be flawed
Efforts to screen young athletes for heart conditions may fall foul of racial differences between black and white athletes, British researchers have warned. Read more
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Healthy habits vital for the elderly
A healthy lifestyle plays a key role in avoiding future disability, researchers say today. Read more
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Exercise in pregnancy reduces risk
Pregnant women who exercise moderately three times a week in their second and third trimesters halve the risk of giving birth to a heavy baby. Read more
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Clue to winter heart events
So-called brown fat stored on the body may prove dangerous to humans in the winter, researchers have warned. Read more
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Heart risk for extreme skiers
Skiers who take part in long-distance cross-country races are at a raised risk of heart rhythm problems, new research shows. Read more
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Arthritis centre will examine sporting injuries
A £3 million research centre has been launched by Arthritis Research UK that will focus on the impact of sports injuries. Read more
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How lifestyle saves lives
Four healthy actions, including not smoking, make a massive difference to survival chances of people over the age of 45, researchers said last night. Read more
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Cancer survival may not be wake-up call
People who survive cancer do not adopt healthy lifestyles, new findings suggest today. Read more
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Heart challenge for middle-aged
The hearts of middle-aged people benefit massively from improvements in fitness, according to a series of studies published last night. Read more