UK Biobank, together with scientists from the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford, Newcastle University, University of Salford, and University of London, today announced the release of objective physical activity […]
“Some is good, more is better”: Regular exercise can cut your diabetes risk
Walking briskly or cycling for the recommended 150 minutes a week can reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 26%, according to new research by […]
An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from prolonged sitting
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 of […]
Lack of exercise may be responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity
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 in the American Journal of Clinical […]