Fitness
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Experts give snow shovelling advice
Most Britons have lost the habit of clearing snow – but experts have warned of the risks of illness and injury from doing it without preparation. Read more
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Running shoes strain joints – new study
Running shoes may do more damage to the joints than high heels, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Slim and fit is okay – researchers
The dangers of being slim and fit have been exaggerated, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Winter call to reverse fitness slide
People were urged to plan some Christmas walks today as new findings confirmed the falling fitness levels of Britain’s children. Read more
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Unfit British exposed
The British are not nearly as fit as they think they are, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Santa may need reining in
Santa Claus needs to go on a diet, medical experts said today. Read more
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One in ten children faces obesity
About ten per cent of English children will be obese within five years, researchers claimed today. Read more
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One third overweight at 11
Nearly one third of British pupils are overweight when they reach the age to leave primary school, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Waist-line clue to heart disease
Your waist-line may give a strong clue about your risk of dying from heart disease, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Teenage fitness boosts success
Countries that fail to keep teenagers fit may be damaging their academic prospects, according to new findings. Read more