Cycling. Health. Covid. Diet.

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AI tool cuts unexpected deaths in hospital by 26%, Canadian study finds

"The cause turned out to be cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection. Without prompt treatment, it can lead to extensive tissue damage, amputations and even death. Bell said the patient was given antibiotics quickly to avoid those worst-case scenarios, in large part thanks to the team's in-house AI technology, dubbed Chartwatch."

https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7322671

 

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Scientists Calculated How Much Exercise We Need to 'Offset' a Day of Sitting

Important PSA!

www.sciencealert.com

Scientists Calculated How Much Exercise We Need to 'Offset' a Day of Sitting
HEALTH19 September 2024
ByDAVID NIELD

We know that spending lots of time sitting down isn't good for us, but just how much exercise is needed to counteract the negative health effects of sitting down all day?
Research suggests about 30-40 minutes per day of building up a sweat should do it.
Up to 40 minutes of "moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity" every day is about the right amount to balance out 10 hours of sitting still, the research says – although any amount of exercise or even just standing up helps to some extent.

Much more at link above.

 

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New Covid XEC variant starting to spread in Europe – what we know about signs and symptoms

More contagious virus is sublineage of omicron variant, scientists say

"As the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, data suggests XEC is growing steadily each day with an advantage over previously known subvariants."

New Covid XEC variant starting to spread in Europe – what we know

More contagious virus is sublineage of omicron variant, scientists say

www.independent.co.uk

 

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Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work

Obesity: Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work

The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.

www.bbc.co.uk