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Exercise is good … but it won’t help you lose weight, say doctors British cardiologist-led team accuse food and drink firms of over-emphasising how sport can fight obesity While physical activity is useful in reducing the risk of developing heart disease, dementia and other conditions, it ‘does not promote weight loss’, the authors say. Photograph: Alamy … Read more
Who’s charging more for Obamacare plans? Surprise … Written By Dan Mangan Bigger might be better, but it can also be pricier—at least when it comes to Obamacare. A new analysis found that the largest insurer in each of the states served by HealthCare.gov raised their prices in 2015 much more sharply—by an average of 10 full percentage points—than … Read more
India’s Practo acquires fitness app to tap into preventive healthcare After helping users search for doctors and book appointments, Practo wants to ensure that you don’t fall ill. The Sequoia and Matrix-backed startup today announced it has acquired FitHo Wellness, a preventive healthcare firm for an undisclosed amount. FitHo helps people manage weight and lifestyle diseases by providing personalized advice … Read more
