Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome—but increasing activity later is beneficial too

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A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at age 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity remains low. However, physical activity in early late adulthood, especially muscle strengthening exercises, may mitigate the risks associated with earlierContinue Reading

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Getty Images Amber and yellow cold health alerts have already been issued across much of England this winter. The alerts warn the public when low temperatures pose a potential risk to health. How does the weather health alert system work? The weather alert service is run by the UK HealthContinue Reading

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Lisa Summers, Scotland health and social care correspondent and Catherine Lyst, BBC Scotland Getty Images Scotland’s resident doctors are to go on strike in a dispute over pay – the first time a national walkout has been staged by NHS workers. Their union BMA Scotland had accused the government ofContinue Reading

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Jim Reed, Health reporter, Wesley Stephenson, BBC Verify and Nick Triggle, Health correspondent Getty Images The NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are clear signs the surge in the virus has come to an end for now at least. Community spread appears to haveContinue Reading