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Walking

An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from prolonged sitting

27 Jul 2016

The health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a day – whether at work, home or commuting – can be eliminated with an hour or more...

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Jogging on a bright November morning (cropped)

Walking and cycling good for health even in cities with higher levels of air pollution

05 May 2016

The health benefits of walking and cycling outweigh the negative effects on health of air pollution, even in cities with high levels of air pollution...

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chasing shadows... (cropped)

Children aren’t active enough in winter, say Cambridge researchers

23 Feb 2016

Children should be given more support to enable them to be more active during the winter, particularly at weekends, say researchers from the...

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mobile-mobile

Phone for a doctor

28 Oct 2015

Worried you might be at risk from diabetes? Check your phone: it might help stop 
you getting the disease. And if you already have diabetes? Your...

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Walk Alone...

Lack of exercise responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity

14 Jan 2015

A brisk 20 minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early death, according to new research published today. The study...

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