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The one-minute exercise that can slash your risk of heart disease

Taking short breaks to do high-intensity exercise throughout the day can help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

‘Active breaks’ can combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, but what kind of exercise is best?

Technological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are one of the main risk factors for health problems and premature death.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025

What Does The New Covid Strain Spreading Across The UK Mean For Travellers This Summer?

A new covid strain rapidly spreading across the globe has got UK travellers questioning whether their summer plans will be affected.

International Business Times UK · Jun 13, 2025

Avoid, avoid, avoid: the three major threats you should be aware of this summer

The Man Who Pays His Way: Take advice from the experts on holiday safety this summer

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Sitting for long hours has the same consequences as smoking, drinking?

Prolonged sitting is equivalent to physical inactivity and its health consequences has been a primary concern of health experts. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised to engage in 150 minutes of physical activity per week to give the body the minimum amount of movement and activity. Lack of physical…

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2025

Medal from King recognises work in Gaza is ‘valuable’, says NHS medic

The recipients of the new honour received their Humanitarian Medals at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

NHS medics to receive new Humanitarian Medal from King for work in Gaza

The recipients will receive the medal at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Everything Donald Trump has done since becoming president

From scrapping bans on plastic straws to rolling back diversity initiatives, here’s how Donald Trump’s Executive orders might impact people around the world

Marie Claire · Feb 9, 2025

‘Perhaps America is getting what it voted for’: Editorials in India warn of Trump 2.0

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States this week and signed a swathe of executive orders on day 1 of his term, making headlines across the world. He ended birthright citizenship, designated that the US has “only two genders”, pulled out of the Paris…

Newslaundry · Jan 22, 2025