Health and fitness

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Scientists say salt intake could be linked to risk of dementia - how you can reduce your likelihood

The development of dementia is closely associated with changes in blood flow, making high salt intake a potential risk factor for this disease, reporting by Ellen Jenne

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Gardening, brisk walks and dancing can hugely reduce the risk of diabetes

New research could change the public health strategy for tackling the disease

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Gweinidog yn dweud fod rhaglen deledu wedi achub ei fywyd

FFIT Cymru'n rhoi cymorth i bum arweinydd golli cyfanswm o fwy na 12 stôn

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Meet the UK's oldest power-lifting couple who crush records

The powerlifting couple defy age and expectations, proving that there's no limit to what you can achieve with determination and a passion for fitness

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£47.7m funding for walking and cycling schemes across North West

Active Travel funds aim to improve road safety, ease congestion and improve the health and wellbeing of residents

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South East to benefit from £14.9m for walking and cycling schemes

Active Travel funds aim to improve road safety, ease congestion and improve the health and wellbeing of residents

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I've never been a runner - but I'm jogging in a month-long mission in memory of my brother

'If what I’m doing can help somebody else get an earlier diagnosis, or even help towards finding a cure, that would be amazing'

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Grandmother learns to swim at 46 and now aims to become oldest solo female ocean rower

Victoria Jeffs, 56, said she is ‘really excited to be surfing down waves backwards’ and wishes to give the message that ‘we can do anything’

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Dr Michael Mosley outlines three simple exercises to help you live longer

The 5:2 diet inventor said weight training could, amongst other things, help slow the ageing process, reporting by Lydia Stephens

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Paraclimbing reaches new heights in inclusive competition

Adaptions were made so that all abilities and disabilities could climb together

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Families can get fit for free this weekend at the Hackney Moves Festival

'It is a great chance for local people of all ages and abilities to join together, enjoy a brilliant weekend, and hopefully try something new'

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Mum's shift in mindset helped shed almost five stone and transformed her appearance

Lorraine Blackmore, 54, has slimmed down from a size 20 to a 14 after losing nearly five stone when she landed a new job and decided "enough is enough" and changed her diet