HEALTH NOTES: Park users ‘less likely’ to get cancer

HEALTH NOTES: Park users ‘less likely’ to get cancer

Living near a park may reduce cancer risk, study finds.

Having easy access to green spaces such as parks, woods or the countryside is already known to boost mental health. Now a major study by researchers from the University of Liverpool and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine shows that people living in poor urban areas who have green spaces nearby are 16% less likely to need cancer treatment than those who don’t have similar access.

The scientists made the findings after studying the hospital admissions of tens of thousands of people.

Access is thought to encourage exercise, which protects against certain cancers.

Having easy access to green spaces such as parks, woods or the countryside is already known to boost mental health. Now a major study by researchers from the University of Liverpool and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine shows that people living in poor urban areas who have green spaces nearby are 16% less likely to have need cancer treatment than those who do not have similar access.

They have long been considered a treatment option for older, balding men, but hair transplants – like the one Wayne Rooney, above, had – are now more likely to be performed on much younger men.

A report found that around one in five young people aged 16 to 24 had undergone treatment for hair loss, compared to less than one in 20 men aged 45 to 54. Former England football captain Rooney underwent his hair transplant in 2011, aged 25.

The study, compiled by Lloyds Pharmacy and based on reports from 1,500 men, also suggested that men under 20 are the age group most likely to start wearing hats when they first notice signs of baldness.

They have long been considered a treatment option for older, balding men, but hair transplants – like Wayne Rooney's – are now more likely to be performed on much younger men.

They have long been considered a treatment option for older, balding men, but hair transplants – like Wayne Rooney’s – are now more likely to be performed on much younger men.

A report found that around one in five young people aged 16 to 24 had undergone treatment for hair loss, compared to less than one in 20 men aged 45 to 54.  Former England football captain Rooney had his hair transplant in 2011, 25

A report found that around one in five young people aged 16 to 24 had undergone treatment for hair loss, compared to less than one in 20 men aged 45 to 54. Former England football captain Rooney had his hair transplant in 2011, 25

Bosses who organize Zumba classes for staff could significantly reduce sick leave.

Two to three hours of Zumba sessions per week reduced sickness absence for female hospital staff in Norway and Denmark.

About 100 nurses signed up for regular Zumba classes for a period of 40 weeks. According to the European Journal Of Sports Science, they only took an average of two to three sick days during the course, compared to five or six for nurses who did not train.

“Promoting exercise and physical activity in the workplace benefits both workers and the organization,” the researchers said.

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