Summary: Three to four one-minute bouts of vigorous physical activity per day, such as running for a bus or walking briskly to complete chores, reduces the risk of death from all causes and cancer by 40%, and a risk of death 49% reduction in cardiovascular disease. Source: University of Sydney Good news for those who …
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A little effort can go a long way to improving health, according to a new study. The research, published Thursday in the journal Nature Medicine, suggests that short bursts of intense movement — the kind that leave you huffing and puffing — are associated with a lower risk of premature death. For the study, researchers …
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California is now reporting very high flu levels, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as respiratory illnesses continue to rise nationwide. The CDC uses five aggregate levels, from minimal to very high, to measure influenza-like illnesses in the United States and its territories. On Friday, the agency’s color-coded map showed California …
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