Fitness
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Heart disease prevention must improve – Euro-experts
Guidelines on heart disease prevention are failing to make a big difference to patient lifestyles, experts warned today. Read more
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Middle-aged fitness worth the effort
Middle-aged men who step up their exercise rates can reap dividends in later life, researchers reported today. Read more
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Physical activity helps prevent cancer
People who are physically active enjoy a substantially reduced risk of developing an unpleasant form of cancer, researchers reported today. Read more
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Sports last a life-time
Rugby, tennis and athletics may all play a key role in ensuring girl teenagers have healthy bones, researchers report today. Read more
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Temptation genes found
Six new genes for obesity may be linked to "temptation", British experts have said. Read more
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How a warm-up can prevent sports injuries
A specially-designed warm-up programme can cut sports injuries dramatically, say researchers. Read more
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Vigorous exercise may cut breast cancer risk
New findings add to the evidence that exercise may help prevent cancer. Read more
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How music boosts fitness
Portable music players could revolutionise fitness levels by helping boost endurance and satisfaction from exercise, British researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Work out helps pregnant quitters
One of the best ways to help pregnant women give up smoking may be to encourage them to take exercise, according to a new study. Read more