Regular exercise ‘almost halves’ the risk of premature death in over-65s, study claims

Elderly people are being encouraged to engage in daily exercise, such as a daily walk or bike ride, to reduce the likelihood of premature death.   Scientists found that physical activity levels are directly correlated with lower risk of death from all causes.  Over a ten-year period, thousands of people aged between 65 and 84 were … Read more

Spain’s daily coronavirus infection rate almost halves in 24 hours with just 3,995 new case

The number of new confirmed coronavirus infections today in Spain was 3,995, much lower than yesterday’s 6,740 new confirmed cases.  Spain also saw the number of new coronavirus deaths rise by 378 today, slightly higher than yesterday’s 367, which was the lowest number of new deaths in over a month. The new figures brought Spain’s … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Daily death toll halves, rising by 43 to 465

The UK has recorded 43 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours compared to 87 yesterday, but new infections have sky-rocketed by a record 1,452 to 9,529 as Britons continued to flout the lockdown today. Twenty-eight more patients died overnight in England. Six more patients died in Scotland, five in Wales and four in Northern … Read more

Swapping 100 calories of meat for a veggie substitute per day almost HALVES risk of an early death

Swapping small amounts of meat for vegetarian substitutes can reduce the risk of an early death by up to half, a study has found. Researchers analysed the diets of 37,000 American adults, finding protein for plant sources could help people live longer.  Replacing five per cent of total meat calories per day, around 100 calories … Read more