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Do recent deaths during races suggest marathon running is inherently dangerous?

Posted on October 20th, 2009 in Competitive Sport, Exercise, Health, Marathon Training, Running, Science, Sport

The three tragic deaths during the Detroit marathon this weekend, following the death last week of a runner in the Baltimore highlights the physical demands of the event. Are they all due to undiagnosed conditions or are there common risk factors that can be avoided?

Tags: athlete, cardiac, CRY, diagnose, disease, Health, heart, sudden cardiac death, Virgin London Marathon

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Fight the flab to reduce swine flu risks?

Posted on July 18th, 2009 in Health, Science

Whilst the risk of dying from swine flu is minimal, incidences are on the increase and observational reports suggest being obese could be a serious risk against surviving the flu.

Tags: disease, H1N1, infection, Influenza, obese, obesity

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National Men’s Health Week- Are you a minority at risk?

Posted on June 19th, 2009 in Health, Men's Health

Continuing our series of special articles for National Men’s Health Week, Strenua’s World is looking at the health issues for men of minorities. The men in the UK make up a diverse group, their social class, ethnicity, sexuality, disability and age are just a few of the factors that impact men’s use of health services.

Tags: disease, ethnic, Gay, health services, minority, risk

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