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Wall squat exercises can help lower blood pressure, study suggests

Exercises such as “wall sits” could be the best form of activity to help people reduce blood pressure, a new study suggests. Other physical activity including cardio, resistance training and HIIT workouts are also good for bringing down resting ...

26 Jul 2023 at 08:55

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Could wearing the right sports bra improve running performance?

Wearing the right sports bra, with more breast support, may increase your running performance, new research suggests. Greater support during running is associated with increased knee joint stiffness, altering the lower body movement, the small ...

21 Apr 2023 at 08:25

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What you need to know about menopause, as the UK’s first education programme announced

The UK’s first menopause education programme is in the works. Those behind the National Menopause Education and Support Programme said they hope it will give women reaching menopausal age a better understanding of changes happening in their ...

21 Aug 2023 at 14:37

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Parents’ help with schoolwork does little for children’s progress – study

The amount of time parents spend helping their children with homework contributes much less to their progress in school than the family’s social class, a study has suggested. The effects of parents’ class, wealth and education on teachers’ ...

12 Apr 2023 at 09:32

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Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’

Breaks from sitting with short bouts of activity can help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels, early research suggests. This, in turn, can also reduce the risk of complications associated with the condition ...

24 Apr 2023 at 08:31

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Midlands university plan moves another step closer for 2021

A new technological university for the Midlands and Mid-West is on course for September 1, 2021, following confirmation that the AIT - LIT Consortium has formally submitted its application to Government. The institution is expected to ...

23 Nov 2020 at 13:06

Lifestyle

Heart attack risk may heighten when someone is fighting off flu

People who get flu have a higher risk of heart attack for a week after they have been diagnosed with the virus, a new study suggests. Experts said that the risk can be as much as six times higher in the seven days after a person ...

29 Mar 2023 at 09:41

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Pandemic had real lasting impact on cognitive function in over-50s, study finds

Lockdowns and other restrictions brought in during the pandemic have had a “real lasting impact” on the brain health of people over the age of 50, researchers have suggested. A study found cognitive function and working memory ...

02 Nov 2023 at 08:32

Lifestyle

Brain’s appetite control centre different in overweight or obese people – study

The brain’s appetite control centre is different in the brains of people who are overweight or live with obesity, a new study suggests. The researchers said their findings add further evidence to the relevance of brain ...

08 Aug 2023 at 08:35

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Ashes rivals unite in honour of Nottingham victims on opening day of series

England and Australia will wear black armbands on day one of the LV= Insurance Ashes, following the deaths of three people in van and knife attacks in Nottingham. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced that the ...

15 Jun 2023 at 18:00

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Independent person appointed to spearhead new Technological University for the South East

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has today announced the appointment of an independent person to accelerate plans for a technological university in the ...

29 Jul 2020 at 14:00

Lifestyle

Women in certain professions ‘may be at higher risk of ovarian cancer’ – study

Hairdressers, beauticians and accountants could be at a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. Those working in sales, retail, clothing and construction industries could also carry a ...

11 Jul 2023 at 09:24

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