As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
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As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
Hospitals in England battle to keep both emergency and non-urgent work going in five-day walkout.
The charity’s chief executive says “at least half” of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland.
Everyone targets 10,000 steps – but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.
The PM urges doctors not to follow their union down the “damaging road” of strike action, which starts on Friday.
The PM urges doctors not to follow their union down the “damaging road” of strike action, which starts on Friday.
Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.
Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.
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