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Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (23)

“There is a proven way to improve the health of a nation”: Concerning obesity statistics spark calls for greater promotion of cycling and walking

West Midlands walking and cycling commissioner Adam Tranter pointed out that active travel has the "added benefits of saving people money and fitting into existing routines"

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 12:08
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2022 Knaap e-bike hero

Check out Knaap’s e-bike designed for larger riders… or even two people

With most UK adults obese or overweight, Knaap reckons its e-bike – with a 180kg rider capacity and space for two people – has the potential to cause a boom in the bike industry

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 13:31
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Professor Sir Chris Whitty

Get cycling to fight obesity, urges Sir Chris Whitty as he applauds “imaginative” active travel schemes during pandemic

“The idea that the UK is a country you can't actually do cycling is clearly incorrect,” says England’s chief medical officer

Thu, Mar 24, 2022 13:05
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Study: Cycling daily reduces obesity – unless it’s an e-bike

Research in seven European cities found cycling is healthiest way to travel, but e-bike riders' BMI was second only that of motorists

Sun, Jul 08, 2018 18:35
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Kids on bikes (CC licensed image by Anne and Tim:Flickr)

‘Stark’ increase in childhood obesity prompts Cycling UK to renew call to get more kids cycling

Just two per cent of British children cycle to school compared to 50 per cent in the Netherlands

Fri, Dec 08, 2017 12:03
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Mini-Holland GPs to prescribe cycling to those who need to be more active

Cycling could reduce obesity and diabetes in the borough

Sun, Jan 29, 2017 10:15
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Study finds bus and train commuters healthier than people who ride bikes to work

Bike riders were more likely to be overweight and to have diabetes or high blood pressure

Mon, Nov 09, 2015 13:22
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Pedal power graphic

New study confirms weight loss effect of commuting by bike

Leaving car at home resulted in 7kg weight loss

Fri, May 08, 2015 11:34
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Burger and Fries (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 on Flickr by Marc Flores)

‘Myth of physical activity and obesity’ editorial suspended by journal

Article had attracted strong criticism from experts

Wed, May 06, 2015 10:21
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Burger and Fries (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 on Flickr by Marc Flores)

Value of exercise in fighting obesity a “myth” claim experts

"You cannot outrun a bad diet," says editorial in medical journal - but head of NICE dismisses views as "idiotic"

Thu, Apr 23, 2015 16:07
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