Resistance Training Boosts Longevity

Resistance Training Boosts Longevity

Recent studies suggest that resistance training can prolong your life. An analysis published in British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who spent 30 to 60 minutes of strength training each week had a 40% lower risk of premature death, a 46% lower risk of heart disease, and a 28% lower risk of dying … Read more

Muscle Strengthening Linked to Lower Risk of Dying – Even in Short Amounts

Muscle Strengthening Linked to Lower Risk of Dying – Even in Short Amounts

Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle-strengthening exercises could be enough to significantly lower your risk of dying, according to a new study, even without adding any additional cardiovascular exercise like running or cycling. Based on an analysis of 16 previous studies, covering up to 25 years of research and sample sizes of nearly … Read more

Former senior official says police and health staff should have helped Canberra woman before her suicide

Former senior official says police and health staff should have helped Canberra woman before her suicide

A former senior health official has admitted that staff should have heeded the pleas for help from the family of a young Canberra woman before her suicide. Key points: Brontë Haskins, 23, committed suicide in 2020 The coroner investigates why the police and health workers did not follow up on a request to help her … Read more