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Getting your steps in has long been linked to better health - and for the first time the NHS-backed scheme will start giving people rewards for doing exercise. Early next year, NHS England will launch ...

The NHS has announced plans to launch a new initiative aimed at getting more people walking. Due to roll out in 2027, the 'Marathon a Month' scheme will encourage participants to walk for 30 minutes a ...

A new NHS initiative will reward people for daily walking, aiming to improve physical activity levels and long-term health outcomes across England. Eating this superfood could lower cholesterol and ...

Common low-impact exercises include lunges, squats, and planks. These moves can help strengthen muscles in your arms, core, glutes, and hamstrings. Low-impact cardio exercises are generally safe, but ...

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Aerobic exercise may help slow Alzheimer’s progression by reducing beta-amyloid and tau proteins. Exercise may improve cognitive function, sleep, mood, and physical fitness. A physically active ...

Alcohol can worsen vertigo symptoms. Individuals who drink excess alcohol may also experience vertigo and spatial disorientation. Vertigo is a sensation of dizziness that causes people to feel that ...

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Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella review. Data sources Twelve ...