1 hour ago Update to 10,000 steps advice as 4,000 enough to cut serious illness

The latest research shows just 4,000 steps every other day could drastically cut the risk of early death

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6 h. ago 10,000 steps a day 'wrong' as way less cuts death risk 40 per cent

New research has linked exercising just a couple of days a week to a huge drop in the risk of heart disease and other illnesses

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13 h. ago Experts reveal how many steps women should walk to ‘cut risk of early death by 26%

Benchmarks such as needing to walk 10,000 steps every single day are wrong, researchers said

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27 h. ago 10,000 steps a day is a myth, say health experts – here’s how many you actually need

The famous 10,000-step rule wasn’t born from medical science but marketing. Here’s how to find the right goal for you

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3 d. ago Eating bacon once a week 'could raise breast cancer risk by 57 per cent'

Researchers found that women who ate processed meats at least once a week were 57 per cent more likely to develop breast cancer than those who avoided them.

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5 d. ago Dietary change that could have a big impact on your heart health

People who eat more unprocessed plant foods have up to a 44 per cent lower risk of heart disease, research shows

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6 d. ago The new walking routine with 'ten times the benefit' of 10,000 steps a day

A new walking trend has emerged on social media and it promises scientifically-supported results

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8 d. ago Omeprazole linked to a 25 per cent increase in risk of diabetes

Researchers said 'doctors should carefully weigh up the pros and cons of prescribing these drugs'

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8 d. ago Is 10,000 steps a day is a myth? This app can help find the actual number of steps that’s right for you

10,000 Steps a day is a myth and this app can help find the real number of steps you need to do daily.

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1 week ago I tried the walking method that offers ‘10 times the benefits’ of walking 10,000 steps per day

Movement in any form can benefit your health, says senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore. But can this latest walking trend help time-poor people step up their exercise plans?

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1 week ago Common medication taken by millions of Brits could slash risk of deadly stomach cancer by 30%

MEDICATION taken by millions of Brits could reduce the risk of deadly stomach cancer by up to 30 per cent, a study shows. The findings suggest hormonal changes could be linked to cancer development, Karolinska Institute scientists said. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces falling hormone levels - mainly oestrogen and progesterone - during menopause to...

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2 w. ago New wonder drug combo ‘HALVES the risk of deadly prostate cancer spread’

MEN with aggressive prostate cancer could benefit from a new drug combination that slows cancer growth, scientists say. Adding a drug already used against ovarian and fallopian tube cancers to standard prostate cancer treatment could slash the risk of tumour growth by 48 per cent, a University College London (UCL) study found. The treatment -...

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2 w. ago One in three adults need alcohol to get on the dancefloor – but one group has less shame than others

The estimated lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 14 per cent, which increases to 22 per cent in those who drink two glasses of wine a day

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2 w. ago Just one can of Diet Coke or Sprite a day could raise risk of deadly liver disease by up to 60 per cent, concerning research suggests

Chinese researchers have discovered just 250ml of fizzy drinks per day - less than one can - was enough to raise the risk of MASLD by up to 60 per cent.

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2 w. ago The diet that reduces the risk of premature death, cancer and diabetes

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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2 w. ago The diet that could prevent up to 15 million deaths across the world

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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2 w. ago A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

Australian researchers have revealed for some sleeping for an extra 15 minutes and making minor tweaks to their diet and exercise routine can slash their risk of an early death by 10 per cent.

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2 w. ago Diet rich in fruit, veg and nuts could prevent up to 15 million deaths worldwide, study claims

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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3 w. ago This common but 'silent' pregnancy complication increases babies' autism risk by 60 per cent

Scientists say while it is unclear whether paracetamol causes autism something is clearly driving the increase in cases, with one in 100 now affected.

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3 w. ago Pharmacists besieged by worried patients after Trump's unfounded paracetamol and vaccines claims

The National Pharmacy Association, which surveyed 500 pharmacies serving 2.5million patients, found more than half (58 per cent) believe Mr Trump's comments pose a risk to care in the UK.

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