Fitness
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Fitness fatness links queried
Many people who are obese have no greater risk of heart disease or cancer than people of normal weight, researchers said today. Read more
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How fitness helps prevent breast cancer
Researchers have found a new link between staying fit and preventing breast cancer, it was announced today. Read more
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Health and happiness add years fast
People who adopt healthy lifestyles in old age can add years to their lives, researchers said today. Read more
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Middle-aged activity that keeps heart healthy
Middle-aged gardening and housework all help to make the heart stronger, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Long-haul travel raises illness risk in athletes
Travelling a very long distance to compete puts athletes at a raised risk of illness, according to new findings. Read more
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New shift work link to heart disease
People who work irregular hours or work shifts face an increased risk of suffering heart attacks and strokes, researchers warned today. Read more
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Get fit quick products banned
As many as 84 sports supplements have been banned from the shelves of British shops because they contained illegal drugs, regulators announced yesterday. Read more
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Sport product claims "worrying" – experts
Claims about many sports products, including drinks and clothing, are "strikingly" lacking in evidence, experts claimed today. Read more
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Unfitness takes toll on millions
More than five million people are dying every year because of physical inactivity, it was claimed today. Read more
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Sitting impacts survival – study
Spending too much time sitting down in front of the television or at work may shorten life, according to research published today. Read more