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?
Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. How much do you know about the benefits and risks of your health & sport supplements?
As part of National Men’s Health Week 2009, Strenua’s World is bringing you a series of special articles all week. One aim of this year’s NMHW is to improve men’s awareness of the range of health services and how to use them effectively. Today we are going to look at the second most common cause of cancer death in men prostate cancer.
Every week, 12 young people lose their lives to sudden cardiac death in the UK. Whilst sport does not cause the problem of sudden death syndrome, it can exacerbate an existing undiagnosed condition and the high risk group is the young. A new national campaign aims to reduce the number of undiagnosed heart conditions. The CRY Philips Test My Heart Tour 09 aims to test over 3,000 14-35 year old’s hearts to identify heart conditions which could potentially prove fatal if left untreated.
Eating 5 portions a day of fruit and veg is recommended for a healthy diet. Packed with vitamins and minerals, they are an excellent source of fibre and antioxidents and can help you maintain a healthy weight. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to incorporate them into your diet is to have a ready supply always at home by growing them yourself.
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