Fitness
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Heavier women carry pregnancy risks
Pregnant women who are overweight or obese may need specialist care that is not offered under current guidelines, researchers warn today. Read more
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Sports concussion serious – experts
Sports doctors should not believe that players are protected from concussion by helmets and mouthguards, experts say today. Read more
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Exercise could delay dementia
Short bouts of exercise boost brain function, which could help delay dementia, it has been claimed. Read more
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Exercise may not prevent early breast cancer
Physical exercise may not protect against the development of breast cancer – but may help prevent its spread, according to a major European study. Read more
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Brits fail to slim
Hospitals continue to admit growing numbers of patients for treatment for obesity – while there is no sign of the UK population slimming, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Vitamin C helps athlete colds
According to popular myth vitamin C is good for colds – and this may be true for people undertaking stressful physical activity, researchers say. Read more
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Watching TV hits male potency
Watching more than 20 hours of television a week almost halves the fertility of healthy young men, according to a new study out last night. Read more
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Regular walks cut major illness risk
New findings today show how taking a regular walk can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Read more
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Hormone may explain mind body links
British researchers say a stress hormone may play a key role in protecting the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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Viagra may burn fat
The use of Viagra may be giving men a second, unexpected, boost – around their waists, researchers say. Read more