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Polluted air weakens, but does not erase, benefits of regular exercise, study finds
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A large-scale international study has found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution substantially reduces the protective effect of regular physical activity against premature death. Drawing on data from more than 1.5 million adults across several countries, the research shows that exercise’s life-extending benefits are markedly weaker in areas with high levels of PM2.5 pollution, underscoring the importance of cleaner air to maximise health gains.
A new report from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health estimates that Europe experienced more than 62,700 heat-related deaths in 2024, marking a significant rise amid escalating climate challenges. The findings, based on advanced epidemiological modeling, highlight the continent's vulnerability to extreme temperatures and underscore the urgent need for adaptive measures. This surge comes despite some progress in heat preparedness since the devastating summer of 2022.
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A new study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health estimates that extreme heat claimed more than 62,700 lives across Europe in 2024, highlighting the escalating toll of climate change. The findings, released on September 22, 2025, underscore vulnerabilities in southern regions and call for urgent adaptation measures. Researchers warn that without swift action, such fatalities could become a grim annual reality.