Get your passport to health in Japan

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Get your passport! Japan considered healthiest nation in the world! Out of all 195 nations across the world, Japan is considered to have the healthiest lifestyle, with the UK taking 16th place 76% of Brits believe they are healthy, compared to only 33% of Germans Since the Covid-19 pandemic, 53% of global respondents claimed they […]

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ASICS Study: Exercise has power to improve mental performance

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Today, ASICS reveals exercise can significantly improve cognitive function and advance mental performance.​ From boosting short-term memory to increasing concentration levels, exercise enhances brain power and could be the solution to helping us pass exams or excel at work. In a unique experiment, ASICS invited competitive gamers from around the world, specialising in mind games […]

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Men are struggling with anxiety more than ever

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New research reveals men are struggling with anxiety more than ever: Ahead of Blue Monday, according to new Bupa research, the UK’s anxiety levels have surged over the last few years – with men struggling with anxiety more than ever. Bupa research found*: ‘Anxiety symptoms in men’ saw a 13x search increase ‘Anxiety symptoms in […]

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Exercise could delay onset of Alzheimer’s disease

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Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. New research published in The Journal of Physiology shows that a short but intense bout of cycling increases the production of a specialised protein that is essential for […]

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‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness

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‘Exercise snacking’ the revolutionary new approach to fitness: Deakin University academics have developed a new approach to health and fitness that could revolutionise the way older Australians exercise and improve their sense of wellbeing. Researchers found “exercise snacking” – where wannabe fitness fanatics perform short bursts of regular bodyweight at home strength training – could […]

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Managing menopause symptoms over the festive period

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Managing menopause symptoms over the festive period: If you are a woman of a certain age, then you may be  you feeling increasingly overwhelmed and forgetful this month as festive responsibilities ramp up.  Bupa Clinics give sage advice for managing menopause symptoms over the holiday season. Christmas can often feel like an overwhelming time, from […]

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The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023

The five biggest winter health risks on the rise in 2023: from falls to diabetes, Lottie’s new research has identified the 5 biggest health warnings set to place millions at risk over the winter months – and this follows data from the ONS revealing the nation’s health is on the decline. With the temperature dropping […]

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High neuro degenerative risk among former international rugby players

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A study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed the first major insights into lifelong health outcomes in former international rugby union players. In findings published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, the researchers found that former international rugby players had an approximately two and a half times higher risk of neurodegenerative […]

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Nature walks should be prescribed as a health solution

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Nature walks should be prescribed as a health solution, according to Surrey academics: The world should follow in the footsteps of the UK and start to prescribe more exposure to nature to help improve physical and mental health wellbeing, say experts from the University of Surrey who are now leading a project in Germany to […]

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