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One hour of activity needed to offset harmful effects of sitting at a deskRisk of dying increases among desk-based workers who sit for eight hours and do low amounts of exercise, new research finds -
How runners Mary Decker and Zola Budd drove women's athletics forwardDecker and Budd are perhaps best known for their collision on the track at the Olympics in 1984. But more than that, they were trailblazers for women in sport, and in running especially
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How was your weekend running?Running, racing - or watching the elites do it in style? As always, share your weekend’s highlights and lowlights below the line -
How do I reduce the risk of having a stroke?Doctors now think that 90% of strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes, including eating less salt and processed food, quitting smoking and exercising more. Should you be changing your habits?
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Tyre trouble: what’s the best way to get rid of abdominal fat?It isn’t just a source of embarassment on the beach – belly fat can lead to diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. But what’s the best way to lose it?
health news
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Raw eggs safe for pregnant women in UK, say food safety expertsFood Standards Agency to reconsider its advice as risk from salmonella has dropped significantly in last 15 years
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UK growth not being converted to increased wellbeing, says reportBritain ranks in the bottom 25 out of 162 countries when it comes to boosting the wellbeing of its citizens, survey finds
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health dilemmas
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Should I take multivitamins during pregnancy?Some brands of multivitamins claim to provide mothers-to-be with the maximum nutritional support needed for a baby, but at high prices. However, evidence doesn’t support their claims, or the prices they charge
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Should I take statins?Some doctors are sceptical about the benefits of taking statins, while others believe people are suffering heart attacks and strokes because of misleading information
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advice
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy family has been sidelined in my young grandson’s lifeA grandmother who was closely involved in her grandson’s care says their relationship has been diluted since the child’s parents split acrimoniously
Lido love … and the joys of resurrecting a long-lost London pool