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More cycling and walking to work post-lockdown can reduce early deaths from cancer and heart disease, major new study finds

Study of 300,000 commuters in England and Wales says more active travel “will help limit the longer-term consequences of the pandemic”

Fri, May 22, 2020 11:27
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Study: Commuting on foot or by bike may reduce heart attack risk

Study from University of Leeds is co-authored by Olympic triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee

Thu, Dec 19, 2019 13:30
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Australian Olympic cyclist undergoes heart operation

Georgia Baker was diagnosed with hereditary heart condition after suffering chest pains at Women's Tour

Sun, Aug 13, 2017 19:43
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Can pollution cut the health benefits of cycling to work?

A a study extols the cancer and heart benefits or a two wheeled commute, we explore whether heavy pollution can derail your aims

Sat, Apr 22, 2017 07:41
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Researcher recommends cycling to work to try and match Amazon tribe’s unparalleled heart health

Tsimané people do around six hours’ exercise every day

Sat, Mar 18, 2017 15:34
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Exercising in polluted environments can lead to heart failure, study finds

Study suggests inhaling diesel fumes while exercising damages lungs and can potentially lead to heart failure

Mon, Dec 12, 2016 17:14
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Recreational and commuter cycling appear to reduce heart attack risk according to two recent studies

“Clinicians working in the field of cardiovascular risk prevention should consider promoting cycling as a mode of transportation"

Wed, Nov 02, 2016 13:34
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Transplant patient to ride from Bristol to Newcastle in memory of cyclist heart donor (+ video)

Kevin Mashford hopes group ride will also raise awareness of need for organ donors and raise money for charity

Wed, Feb 11, 2015 17:36
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Cadel Evans turns guinea pig for medical research by riding inside MRI scanner

Researchers hope experiment will lead to improved treatment for patients with heart and lung disease

Mon, Nov 11, 2013 21:19
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Pedal faster and harder for a longer life. Science says so.

Add up to five years to your life expectancy by getting regular intense exercise. And not crashing.

Wed, Aug 31, 2011 09:18
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