Fitness
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How activity protects elderly brains
New evidence of how physical activity helps protect the elderly from dementia is reported today. Read more
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Healthy body keeps brain healthy in old age
Keeping physically fit in old age may be the best way to keep the brain healthy, researchers say today. Read more
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Sitting risk regardless of fitness – researchers
Sitting for long periods at a computer or in front of the television is a major hazard to the heart, British researchers warn today. Read more
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Daily walk that boosts heart health
Walking the dog may be better than jogging at preventing heart disease, according to research published today. Read more
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Take care message for world heart day
Most people leave it too late to start taking care of their heart, campaigners have warned. Read more
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New child obesity heart warning
New findings suggest that obesity in childhood can have far-reaching effects on future heart health. Read more
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New migraine wine theory
People with migraine who want to drink wine may find the sweet kind helps spare them headaches, researchers have reported. Read more
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Obesity in the genes?
Obesity may largely be in the genes, an expert claims today. Read more
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Consoles beat Facebook for fitness
Activity video games can help make people fitter – while social media can have the opposite effect, researchers said today. Read more
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Weight-loss beliefs jeopardise anti-obesity drugs
Psychological problems may prevent weight-loss drugs from being effective, researchers have warned. Read more