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Updated exercise recommendations issued by World Health Organization

International exercise guidelines have been updated for the first time in ten years in a bid to get people more active. Previously...

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Exercise participation dropped by 30% in England during lockdown

England’s lockdown in March prompted nearly 12 million people to ditch exercise, a new report has found. According to a survey of...

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Shorter intensive exercise bouts could reduce death risk by 30%

Intensive bursts of exercise could reduce the risk of early death by 30%, according to the largest ever wearable device study. Researchers...

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Outdoor exercise could be banned if people continue to ignore social distancing

Outdoor exercise could be banned completely if people continue to flock to outdoor spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Secretary has...

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European diabetes guidelines highlight benefits of exercise and Mediterranean diet

People with diabetes and those at high risk of type 2 diabetes are recommended to exercise for at least 150 minutes a...

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Blueberry studies investigate associations with exercise and heart disease risk

Blueberries are the subject of two studies investigating the health properties of the fruit for reducing heart disease risk and its impact...

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Lower exercise levels identified among people with long-term conditions

The importance of exercise for people with chronic conditions has been emphasised in a new study. University of Oxford researchers expressed concern...

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Six weeks of resistance exercise improves insulin sensitivity in young, overweight men

Short bursts of high-intensity resistance training improved insulin sensitivity for relatively young, overweight or obese men. A team of researchers from the...