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Defeat malaria in a generation – here’s how
The world could be free of malaria – one of the oldest and deadliest diseases to affect humanity – within a generation, a major report says. Each year there are still more than 200 million cases of the disease, which mostly kills young children. The report says eradicating malaria is no longer a distant dream, […]
Stress in pregnancy ‘makes child personality disorder more likely’
The children of women who experience severe stress when pregnant are nearly 10 times more likely to develop a personality disorder by the age of 30, a study suggests. Even moderate prolonged stress may have an impact on child development and continue after a baby’s birth, it said. More than 3,600 pregnant women in Finland […]
Tafida Raqeeb: Why her parents do not have the final say
Media playback is unsupported on your device The parents of five-year-old Tafida Raqeeb, who is on life support, are going to the High Court to challenge an NHS decision which is preventing them from taking her abroad. Do doctors or parents get to decide what happens to sick children? What’s happened in Tafida’s case? Tafida […]
Strengthen muscles as well as heart to stay fit and healthy, say top doctors
Adults are advised to do muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week, as well as aerobic exercise, to help them stay active for longer, under new guidance from the UK’s top doctors. For the first time, it includes advice on safe activity levels for pregnant women and new mums. Dance, bowls or Tai Chi are advised for […]
Help Someone With A Long-Term Health Condition – Tell Them About This Campaign
One in four people in England live with a long-term health condition like diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s or arthritis. That’s 15 million people, and the figure is expected to rise to 18 million by 2025. Regular exercise can help manage the symptoms of these conditions, as well as improving physical and mental health, but it’s harder […]
Amy Allan death: Significant failings in care by Great Ormond Street Hospital
The coroner looking into the death of Scottish teenager Amy Allan has found significant failings in her care by Great Ormond Street Hospital. Amy, from Dalry in North Ayrshire, was 14 when she died in September last year following surgery on her spine. Coroner Edwyn Buckett outlined poor planning and support from the hospital. But […]
Vegans and vegetarians may have higher stroke risk
People who eat vegan and vegetarian diets have a lower risk of heart disease and a higher risk of stroke, a major study suggests. They had 10 fewer cases of heart disease and three more strokes per 1,000 people compared with the meat-eaters. The research, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at 48,000 people […]
The Movers List: 50 Inspiring People Who Are Helping Britain Be More Active
A fundamental part of the Coach canon is that there’s an activity out there for everyone. Even if you thought PE ruined physical exertion for you for life, there’s something that will transform your life for the better. And perhaps that thing is… yoga on a paddleboard? Or hugby? (That’s rugby with hugs.) These are […]
Form And Polar Collaborate To Display Heart Rate In These Smart Swimming Goggles
Although swimmers are well served by a variety of excellent fitness trackers and watches that record their workouts in great detail, they generally can’t get the same benefits from the devices as runners. The obvious reason is that swimming involves the arms a lot more than running, so while you can check your stats on […]
Cancer ‘biggest middle-age killer in rich nations’
Cancer now causes more deaths among the middle-aged in higher-income countries than cardiovascular disease, a study suggests. Globally, heart problems and stroke is the leading cause of death at this age. But the researchers say people in rich nations are 2.5 times more likely to die of cancer than cardiovascular disease in their middle years. […]
What Is The Best Time To Eat Carbs, And Does Carb Timing Even Work?
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More pharmacies in England to offer free heart checks
More pharmacies in England will start offering people free, on-the-spot heart check-ups from next month. Shoppers would have their blood pressure and cholesterol tested. The programme, which could expand to every pharmacy in England, should prevent up to 150,000 heart attacks and strokes within a decade, say experts. It is part of the government’s plan […]
The Garmin Fenix 6 Range Offers Overwhelming Choice And A Cool Solar Powered Feature
Garmin has launched its Fenix 6 range and frankly it’s confusing as hell, with seven – seven! – new models, some of which actually have fewer features than the preceding Fenix 5 Plus range. We’ll try to untangle some of that confusion below, but we’ll start with the more interesting bits. First of all, for […]
Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive
Are you a glass half empty or a glass half full type of person? A US study revealed that optimists are more likely to live longer than those who have a more negative look on life. The theory goes that optimists may find it easier to control their emotions which protects them from the adverse […]