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Trial shows drugs sharply cut risk of heart disease, stroke and death
Training times can be improved by observing your HR variability over time
Deaths in London and New York underline the risks for two-wheeled commuters
Studies point to the psychological factors behind a lack of success in shifting kilos
Stance on prevention varies between US and Europe as Southeast Asia risk declines
Search for a fountain of youth continues with a new tracker
Most of us need to eat more fish but there can be too much of a good thing
Cutting down calories on alternate days and undertaking endurance exercise produces striking results
Rolling’s effect on tight muscles after exercise is like a deep tissue massage
Excellent for motivating, but falls short on truly accurate monitoring
Factors include more responsibilities and a willingness to acknowledge pressure
Changing running habits can be difficult because they are deeply ingrained
Defining who should take the heart drugs is controversial
Gladiatorial atmosphere fuels fears over health risks
Too much time spent at computers and phones can cause serious posture problems
The nitrate-rich vegetable enhances workouts and helps bring down blood pressure
Financial incentives can push us to exercise, as Pact app shows
Causes for optimism but guidance on mammogram frequency varies
New research examines how the brain affects physical stamina
Warming the muscles and increasing blood volumes can result in greater athletic endurance
Vitamins and special lenses can help protect our sight
Old fashioned handwriting retains an allure — for good reason, it turns out
Turn down the temperature dial to shed a few pounds
A study suggests that dairy products can weaken bones and cause fractures
‘Fitness number’ indicates likelihood of cardiovascular disease
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