74 m. ago This is how much exercise you should be doing per day, according to experts

“Most evidence now shows that even doing very small amounts of exercise or physical activity is beneficial for health, but more is better for us”

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4 d. ago A quarter of Scottish kids don't play unsupervised in green spaces

A new survey reveals that a quarter of Scottish children aged 3–11 never play outside in green spaces unsupervised and neuroscientists say it could be damaging their development.

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5 d. ago Paul Rouse: Ireland should follow in London's footsteps in promoting access to spaces for play and physical activity for children

Paul Rouse: Ireland should follow in London's footsteps in promoting access to spaces for play and physical activity for children  Irish Examiner

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9 d. ago Talks on water charges ‘should not be avoided’ amid crisis in public services

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published a follow-up report into the funding and delivery of public services in the region.

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2 w. ago Just a couple days of physical activity a week may be key to better health

Researchers initially expected that spreading activity throughout the week would prove to be more beneficial

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2 w. ago An exercise scientist recommends one easy trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

Science

2 w. ago Infantino’s $1bn prize: act of commercial disruption disguised as benevolence | Barney Ronay

Fifa president’s talk of the Club World Cup promoting access and equity is simply double-think to disguise another land grabIt takes a while for the voice to emerge from the background haze, a mist of generically noodling electronic music, the kind of music that comes filled with a comforting sense of death, hold music from the executive euthanasia clinic.Finally the voice emerges, whispering through your headphones in that familiar rich, reverent Euro-tone, like being spoken to by the sun. This is a voice that says: I am here to command. But I am also just a conduit for a divinity that flows through me and into you. Although mainly, and let’s be absolutely clear, through me. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Motherwell gym raises incredible £18k for Beatson Cancer Charity after 24 hour challenge

The event brought together over 400 participants throughout the day, included a range of fitness activities designed to push physical limits while supporting those affected by cancer.

Economics

4 w. ago Broken glass, rubbish and dog poo among top issues found in Cardiff play parks

A Welsh Government report was largely positive on the work being done in Cardiff to provide play spaces but said improvements could still be made

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