Sam Fender's brother Liam quips they'd 'make the Gallagher brothers look like f***ing Jedward' in a band together
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1970-01-01 08:00
Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, study suggests
Keeping fit could help you avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, new research suggests. The study of more than 15,000 people found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing both conditions. Atrial fibrillation – irregular and often fast heartbeat – is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. The findings indicate that keeping fit may help prevent atrial fibrillation and stroke Dr Shih-Hsien Sung Patients with the condition have a five-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers, experts suggest. Study author Dr Shih-Hsien Sung of the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan said: “This was a large study with an objective measurement of fitness and more than 11 years of follow up. “The findings indicate that keeping fit may help prevent atrial fibrillation and stroke.” The study examined whether fitness was related to the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation. It included 15,450 people without atrial fibrillation who were referred for a treadmill test between 2003 and 2012. Fitness was assessed using a protocol where people are asked to walk faster and at a steeper grade in successive three-minute stages. Their fitness was calculated according to the rate of energy expended, which was expressed in metabolic equivalents (METs). Follow-ups looked at whether people developed atrial fibrillation, stroke, heart attacks, or whether they had died. During an average follow-up period of 137 months, 515 participants (3.3%) developed atrial fibrillation. Each one MET increase on the treadmill test was associated with an 8% lower risk of atrial fibrillation, 12% lower risk of stroke and 14% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE – a composite of stroke, myocardial infarction and death). People in the study were divided into three fitness levels according to METs achieved during the treadmill test. The levels were low (less than 8.57 METs), medium (8.57 to 10.72) and high (more than 10.72). According to the findings presented at the ESC Congress 2023 in Amsterdam, the probability of remaining free from atrial fibrillation over a five-year period was 97.1%, 98.4% and 98.4% in the low, medium and high fitness groups, respectively. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live How to give your home a proper summer sort out What you really need to do in autumn to keep your lawn in shape MRI screening for prostate cancer could help save lives, study finds
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Facebook owner Meta asks Norway court to halt privacy fine
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1970-01-01 08:00
Bayern Munich agree to sell Man Utd target to Inter
Bayern Munich have provisionally agreed the transfer of Manchester United target Benjamin Pavard to Inter.
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Pakistan cable car incident: Rescue under way for eight people trapped
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North Korea airline flies first international flight since Covid
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Jesse Watters returns to ‘The Five’ after fans spam his wife’s vacay photo with ‘please come back’ comments
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1970-01-01 08:00
Football transfer rumours: Real Madrid's late Mbappe bid; Arsenal plan striker pursuit
All the latest football transfer rumours - including stories on Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan to start releasing Fukushima wastewater as soon as Thursday
Japan will begin releasing treated radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean as early as Thursday, officials announced on Tuesday, following months of heightened public anxiety and pushback from many neighboring countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Worst Cooks in America' Season 28 production halted as crew members go on strike seeking 'fair wages'
The crew of 'Worst Cooks in America' are on strike as Bright Road Productions 'refuses to serve up fair wages and benefits'
1970-01-01 08:00
Bosnia-Herzegovina country profile
Provides an overview of Bosnia, including key dates and facts about this country in the Balkans.
1970-01-01 08:00
Euro zone current account surplus surges in June
FRANKFURT The euro zone's current account surplus surged in June on higher goods exports and lower imports, European
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