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The small change to your exercise routine that could lead to a longer life

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (450+ words) Findings point to a more nuanced picture of how physical activity supports longevity Mixing up your workout routine to include different forms of movement such as walking, strength training, or racquet sports may lead to longevity compared to repeating the…...

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The small changes to your diet, sleep and exercise that can add years to your life

6+ day, 28+ min ago  (1569+ words) Leading physical activity researchers Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis and Dr Nicholas Koemel tell Harry Bullmore the exact changes you can make to your sleep, diet and activity levels to improve heart health and live a longer life If you want to…...

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The science, tech and business of living longer examined in new docuseries

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (699+ words) Journalist Kara Swisher starts her new six-part CNN series about longevity and health in an interesting location: a cemetery. It's the final resting place of her father, who died in 1968 at 34 years old. Swisher was only 5 and his sudden death…...

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Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (706+ words) Journalist Kara Swisher begins her new, six-part CNN series about longevity and health in an interesting location " a cemetery. It's the final resting place of her father, who died in 1968 at just 34. Swisher was only 5, and his sudden death had…...

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Four expert-backed steps to surviving the "anniversary effect

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (938+ words) Even watching a funny video every day can help fight symptoms of traumatic stress Every February 11, the anniversary of the untimely death of my 19-year-old best friend hits me and I feel a heaviness that doesn't lift until the day's…...

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Six things a physio wishes people over 60 would stop doing

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (551+ words) Maintaining physical health becomes increasingly crucial as we age, especially for those over 60. While a natural slowdown occurs with age, certain habits can hinder mobility and even cause long-term injuries. Whether you stretch, lift weights or walk 10, 000 steps a day,…...

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How even sprinting for a bus could help slash risk of major diseases

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (379+ words) The risk of dementia was 63% lower when compared to people who did no vigorous activity, while diabetes had a 60% lower risk. The benefits remained even if the time spent exercising intensely was modest, researchers suggest. Professor Minxue Shen, of the…...

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Why hour-long workouts might be killing your fitness progress

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (936+ words) In his latest Well Enough newsletter, Harry Bullmore explores why long workouts could be holding you back, sharing expert tips on building strength, improving results, and creating a workout routine that actually works This week, I'm here to tell you…...

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The surprising muscle that is the unheralded champion of longevity

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (718+ words) Squats and dead lifts are doing more than just making your gym pics Instagram-worthy Humans are constantly looking for ways to live longer - and experts say we may not need to look far. Your glutes, the largest muscle in the…...

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The sport "anyone" can do that improves heart health and helps people lose weight

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (783+ words) Anyone can get involved, irrespective of their ability or experience Inspired by the recent Premier League excitement or the tension of FIFA World Cup qualifiers, many might feel the urge to get back on the pitch. While a call-up to…...