12 h. ago A fifth of Americans report no physical activity at all outside of work

Just 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per day could help prevent deaths, a 2022 study found

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32 h. ago Researchers find breast cancer risk marker linked to physical activity in girls

Rates of breast cancer are rising among younger women, with more than 42,000 deaths projected this year

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6 d. ago Scientists identify small changes people can make to live longer

New studies highlight how increases in physical activity can reduce the risk of death

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7 d. ago Five minutes more exercise and 30 minutes less sitting could help millions live longer

Research finds minor changes in physical activity could hugely reduce number of premature deathsJust five extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of people live longer, according to research highlighting the potentially huge population benefits of making even tiny lifestyle changes.Until now, evidence about reducing the number of premature deaths assumed that everyone must meet specific targets, overlooking the positives of even minor increases in physical activity. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Americans with Havana Syndrome reveal terrifying symptoms they suffered following report Pentagon tested device linked to mysterious illness

Americans suffering from Havana syndrome have detailed their 'disabling' symptoms amid claims that a division of the Pentagon purchased a device that may be linked to the illness.

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7 d. ago Bowel cancer risk could be slashed by 'just 10 minutes of exercise'

New research has found that short bursts of vigorous physical activity could slow down cancer progression

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1 week ago Experts sound alarm as report reveals more than 40 million Americans turn to ChaptGPT for medical advice

One in eight Americans turn to ChatGPT every day for medical advice, leaving them prone to potentially dangerous misinformation and incorrect diagnosis, health experts have warned.

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2 w. ago Venezuelan security forces have detained several Americans since Trump began military campaign: report

State Department is considering designating two Americans as wrongfully detained while others face real criminal charges, according to U.S. official

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4 w. ago ‘More complicated than it needs to be’: how to start hosting parties

Worried about cost, planning – or whether anyone will show up? We asked experts how to bring back partiesSeveral months ago, staring down another empty weekend, a friend texted me. “Why is no one having parties?” she fumed.Some people were, we agreed, but not nearly enough. Indeed, in January, the Atlantic’s Ellen Cushing declared that “America is in a party deficit”, quoting a 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics report that found only 4.1% of Americans attended or hosted a social event on an average holiday weekend. That figure was down a whopping 35% since 2004.Timing: Daytime or night-time? How long will it last?Menu: Will there be food? If so, does that mean a sit-down dinner, only appetizers or a buffet? Will you have caterers? “Less is more when it comes to food,” Rhinehart says. “Keeping the menu simple yet delicious goes a long way.”Bar: If serving alcohol, which kinds? Which non-alcoholic beverages will you have available? Don’t skimp on ice, says Rhinehart: “You can never have...

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