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Could paying people to exercise drive down obesity levels?
The UK government is exploring whether incentivising people financially to take part in physical activity could help drive down obesity levels. Sir Keith Mills, who founded the Air Miles and Nectar customer loyalty programmes, is advising the government on the feasibility of introducing a "cash for exercise"
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Bjarke Ingels-designed Oakland baseball stadium a step closer
A proposed Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium in Oakland, US – designed by Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) – is a step closer to reality following the publication of an environmental report by city authorities. The Oakland Ballpark Waterfront District Project will be anchored by a 35,000-capacity
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3d Leisure mobilises staff to deliver virtual school PE sessions
3d Leisure has put the current lockdown to good use, by stepping in to help schools with their PE provision. As its fitness instructors, aren't able to work at 3d Leisure-managed facilities, the operator has mobilised them to help keep kids physically active, by delivering virtual group exercise classes in
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Longwood Gardens reveals plans for ambitious US$250m expansion
Longwood Gardens, a botanical visitor attraction near Philadelphia, US, has revealed plans for a US$250m redevelopment project. The historic site – one of the largest horticultural gardens in the US – will transform its visitor experience through the revitalisation of 17 acres of its core conservatory area.
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Gym closures – what have the implications been for public health?
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during lockdowns? Could more people be suffering worse symptoms – or even death – from COVID-19 due to physical activity facilities being out of bounds? As evidence mounts that being overweight or obese, and/or having low
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