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Walking Fast or far: Speed wins over distance

Fast or far: Speed wins over distance A major study tracking nearly 80,000 people for 17 years suggests that how fast you walk matters more than how much time you spend walking. Just 15 minutes of fast walking every day reduced mortality risk by almost 20%, while hours...

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Health Island is a finalist in the 2025 Nedbank Primedia Business Ignite competition...

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The right kind of carbs are good – here's the low-down

  Carbs have in recent years had a bad rap from 'health experts' What role do carbs and fibre play in healthy ageing? Researchers analysed diet and health data from more than 47,000 women who completed the Nurses’ Health Study questionnaires between 1984 and 2016. By 2016, participants...

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How France maintains one of the lowest obesity rates in the developed world...

Despite consuming bread, cheese, wine regularly, France maintains one of the lowest obesity rates in the developed world.Why is this?1) French grocery items contain fewer processed items than American supermarketsThey prioritise fresh, seasonal ingredients over convenience foods - they choose foods with 5 ingredients or fewer, and they avoid...

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