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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Future Queen of Norway Looks Like Your Everyday College Student in Start of School Year Pics
Princess Ingrid Alexandra is starting her studies at the University of Sydney Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is swapping tiaras for textbooks. The 21-year-old royal is in Australia as she gets ready to start her studies at the University of Sydney. Although Princess Ingrid Alexandra is set to become queen of Norway one day, she looked like any other college student in new photos shared on the royal family's Instagram page on July 25. Dressed casually in jeans, sneakers and a blue sweater, she posed for photos around the University of Sydney. She said in a statement shared along with the images, "I'm looking forward to starting my studies at the University of Sydney. It will be exciting to become a student, and I'm looking forward to gaining new perspectives on both European and international politics. I'm sure that I will learn a lot." The palace announced in May that Princess Ingrid Alexandra will pursue a three-year Bachelor of Arts program with a focus on international relations and political economy. The palace added that she would be living in a student residence on campus. King Harald, 87, was recently asked about his granddaughter's decision to study abroad. He said, "You get this back with compound interest when she gets home, so I think that's just an advantage. She must be allowed to study and get an education before she starts representing," according to local newspaper VG. Both King Harald and his son and heir, Crown Prince Haakon, studied abroad as young adults as well. The King studied history, economics and politics at Balliol College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England, while Haakon studied at the University of California, Berkeley and the London School of Economics. Her studies at the University of Sydney come after Princess Ingrid Alexandra completed 15 months of military service with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade North in the spring. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Just last month, Princess Ingrid Alexandra was sporting a very different look from her latest photos. The royal joined her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and grandparents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, at a gala dinner during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Norway. For the event at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore a tiara paired with a red Vivienne Westwood gown and white opera gloves. She once again chose to wear Princess Ingeborg of Sweden and Denmark's Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara. The Royal Watcher reports that Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, bought the accessory in Paris and gave it to Princess Ingeborg, who wore it over the next 58 years and also loaned it out to other royal women. Princess Ragnhild of Norway inherited the tiara, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra was gifted the headpiece in 2022. She's worn it on several occasions since, including her 18th birthday banquet. Read the original article on People
Medscape
4 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Every Step Counts, But Do You Really Need 10,000?
Good news for the sole: Contrary to popular wisdom, people can get the same health benefits from walking 7000 steps a day as they do from walking 10,000 paces, according to a comprehensive review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health . 'For all outcomes, health benefits continued to accrue until around 7000 steps,' said Katherine Owen, PhD, biostatistician at the University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, who led the review. 'After 7000 steps, benefits either plateaued or there were very small additional benefits.' Owen and her colleagues reviewed 57 studies and conducted a meta-analysis on 31 of them, examining the relationship between health and physical activity based on daily steps. The researchers looked at nine different health outcomes: all-cause mortality, the incidence of and deaths from cardiovascular disease, dementia, cancer incidence and mortality, the incidence of type 2 diabetes, depressive symptoms, and falls. Every outcome showed improvement as the amount of daily activity increases, but for most people the benefits tapered off at around 5000-7000 steps per day. Compared with taking just 2000 steps per day, walking approximately 7000 steps per day reduced all-cause mortality by 47% and decreased the incidence of cardiovascular disease by 25%, of cancer by 6%, of type 2 diabetes by 14%, of dementia by 38%, of depression by 22%, and of falls by 28%. The study also highlighted that even modest step counts of around 4000 per day were beneficial compared with lower activity of just 2000 steps. 'Every step counts,' Owen said. 'All physical activity is beneficial, but increasing daily steps to around 7000 steps is optimal to improve all health outcomes.' The conventional wisdom that 10,000 steps per day was the optimal amount has no real basis in fact, said I-Min Lee, MD, epidemiologist at Harvard Medical School, Boston, who was the first to show that the health benefits of daily exercise leveled off after 7500 steps. 'There are quite a bit of data now showing that fewer than 10,000 steps per day brings health benefits,' she said. Lee said that most studies to date have focused on all-cause mortality and cardiovascular health. The new study expands the evidence to other health outcomes, although the data for some conditions, such as diabetes, are relatively sparse. Current guidelines for physical activity, such as those from the US Department of Health and Human Services, recommend 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. However, due to lack of evidence at the time of publication, these guidelines do not include daily step targets. As step tracking technologies have become more common, and data on step-based activity have improved, Lee wants future guidelines to incorporate step targets. 'I don't believe they should replace time targets, since not everybody wants to track their steps,' she said. 'But they should be included.' Owen and Lee declared having no competing interests.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
8 easy ways to get more steps into your day
It's widely believed that 10,000 steps a day is the gold standard to aim for to boost health – but is this just an old wives' tale? A new study, led by academics from the University of Sydney in Australia, suggests the actual number to aim for is a more manageable 7,000 steps. Advertisement The researchers examined data from dozens of studies from around the world on tens of thousands of adults, and found that people who walked 7,000 steps each day appeared to have a protective effect against a number of diseases including: a 25 per cent lower risk of heart disease; a 14 per cent reduced risk of type 2 diabetes; a 38 per cent decrease in dementia and a 22 per cent reduction in depression. Furthermore, when people walked 7,000 daily steps, compared to walking 2,000 steps, they were 47 per cent less likely to die during the follow-up periods of the studies analysed. However, the experts noted that '10,000 steps per day will still be better than 7,000 steps' – with the higher step count leading to more health benefits. So, what are some easy ways to increase our average daily step count? We consulted a fitness expert to find out… 1. Park further away Don't choose the closest spot 'People tend to park in the nearest possible place to their office and spend a fortune on parking, but often the cheaper or free parking spots are further away,' says Andy Carr, a personal trainer. 'Choose a parking spot further from the entrance. It might only add a minute or two to your walk, but over the course of a week, it makes a difference. Advertisement 'If you have a designated parking spot, I recommend getting to work 15 to 20 minutes early and going for a walk around the block. Give yourself that extra time to get your steps in rather than rushing into work.' 2. Take walking meetings Try doing some of your meetings on the move 'We like to take our meetings out on the road when we're in the office,' says Carr. 'Walking meetings are particularly good for in-person meetings. We have a couple of parks near our office, so we often go for walks around one of those during a meeting. 'It gets everyone moving, means we are getting some fresh air and gets everyone off to a good start of the week. If the meeting is online, just pop some headphones in and go for a stroll.' 3. Set a timer to move every hour 'A gentle reminder to stand up and take a short walk every 60 minutes can really boost your NEAT movement,' says Carr. 'NEAT movement stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, which basically means all the calories you burn through everyday activities that aren't structured exercise all add up and play a huge role in overall health and weight management. Advertisement 'If you've got a day stacked with calls, and you've got a five-minute break at the end of them, get up and have a stretch and go for a walk around the house or the office.' 4. Buy a walking pad Walking pads can be easily integrated into a home or office environment 'Walking pads are booming in popularity,' says Carr. 'You can use them when you are having a meeting and don't need your camera on, or when you are watching TV. They are a great way to get some movement and extra steps in during activities that you'd usually be sedentary for.' 5. Use the stairs 'It sounds simple but choosing stairs over lifts or escalators is a quick way to boost your step count and get your heart rate up at the same time,' says Carr. 6. Walk during TV time 'Try pacing during ad breaks or marching on the spot while watching your favourite show,' recommends Carr. 'It might feel a bit odd at first but it's an easy way to move more without sacrificing your downtime.' Advertisement 7. Make chores count Mowing gets you moving and gets your heart pumping Housework and gardening are great opportunities for extra movement. 'A lot of people save all their housework and chores for the weekend, but I recommend spreading them out across the week so you get some movement at the end of your work day,' suggests Carr. 'There's various different jobs around the house that can all add to your step count activity such as hoovering, cleaning and mowing the lawn.' 8. Get social with your steps Catch up during a walk in the park 'Instead of meeting a friend for coffee or a meal, suggest a walk instead,' recommends Carr. 'It's a great way to catch up, get some fresh air and move at the same time. 'You can also go to a pub, but adding in a walk beforehand helps you get some extra activity in. I'd also recommend going to a local parkrun as they are a great opportunity to socialise with new, like-minded people that are interested in being active.' Advertisement
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Future Queen of Norway Looks Like Your Everyday College Student in Start of School Year Pics
Princess Ingrid Alexandra is starting her studies at the University of Sydney Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is swapping tiaras for textbooks. The 21-year-old royal is in Australia as she gets ready to start her studies at the University of Sydney. Although Princess Ingrid Alexandra is set to become queen of Norway one day, she looked like any other college student in new photos shared on the royal family's Instagram page on July 25. Dressed casually in jeans, sneakers and a blue sweater, she posed for photos around the University of Sydney. She said in a statement shared along with the images, "I'm looking forward to starting my studies at the University of Sydney. It will be exciting to become a student, and I'm looking forward to gaining new perspectives on both European and international politics. I'm sure that I will learn a lot." The palace announced in May that Princess Ingrid Alexandra will pursue a three-year Bachelor of Arts program with a focus on international relations and political economy. The palace added that she would be living in a student residence on campus. King Harald, 87, was recently asked about his granddaughter's decision to study abroad. He said, "You get this back with compound interest when she gets home, so I think that's just an advantage. She must be allowed to study and get an education before she starts representing," according to local newspaper VG. Both King Harald and his son and heir, Crown Prince Haakon, studied abroad as young adults as well. The King studied history, economics and politics at Balliol College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England, while Haakon studied at the University of California, Berkeley and the London School of Economics. Her studies at the University of Sydney come after Princess Ingrid Alexandra completed 15 months of military service with the Engineer Battalion in Brigade North in the spring. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Just last month, Princess Ingrid Alexandra was sporting a very different look from her latest photos. The royal joined her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and grandparents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, at a gala dinner during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Norway. For the event at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Princess Ingrid Alexandra wore a tiara paired with a red Vivienne Westwood gown and white opera gloves. She once again chose to wear Princess Ingeborg of Sweden and Denmark's Boucheron Pearl Circle Tiara. The Royal Watcher reports that Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, bought the accessory in Paris and gave it to Princess Ingeborg, who wore it over the next 58 years and also loaned it out to other royal women. Princess Ragnhild of Norway inherited the tiara, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra was gifted the headpiece in 2022. She's worn it on several occasions since, including her 18th birthday banquet. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Royal face set to begin studies at University of Sydney
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has touched down in Australia to begin a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney. The 21-year-old future queen of Norway shared her excitement about becoming a student, posting on Instagram that she is 'looking forward to starting my studies'. Her decision to study in Australia comes during a challenging year for the Norwegian royal family, following charges of rape and sexual assault against her half-brother, Marius Borg Høiby, which he has denied. Despite the family turmoil, the Princess appeared cheerful as she visited the university campus and shared a smiling photo on social media. Ranked second in line to Norway's throne behind her father, Crown Prince Haakon, the Princess also appeared in a photo posing next to the Sydney Opera House. Along with other new photos around the university grounds, the Norwegian royal family's full statement from the young royal read: 'I'm looking forward to starting my studies at the University of Sydney. 'It will be exciting to become a student, and I'm looking forward to gaining new perspectives on both European and international politics. 'I'm sure that I will learn a lot.' The royal will undertake a Bachelor of Arts degree starting in August. She will live at the university's campus in Camperdown, 4km southwest of the CBD. The Gen Z royal looked chic in a classy yet casual fit, which included baggy blue jeans, a navy jumper and white sneakers. She paired the look with a black cross-body bag, her hair down and dainty gold hoop earrings. Born in 2004, Princess Ingrid has mostly stayed out of the spotlight, attending local schools in Oslo and finishing her upper secondary education in 2023. She is the granddaughter of Norway's current monarch, 88-year-old King Harald V. She made history as the first female heir to the Norwegian throne. The Princess plans to step back from official appearances while continuing her studies in Australia. The royal isn't the first to study down under. Recently, Danish Count Nikolai of Monpezat attended the University of Technology, Sydney. King Charles, at age 17, famously spent two terms at Geelong Grammar in Victoria. Marius Borg Høiby, Princess Ingrid's older half-brother, 28, is currently facing multiple charges, including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm. The charges came after months of investigation into a case police say involves a 'double-digit' number of alleged victims. The charges included one case of rape involving intercourse, two cases of rape without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault, and two cases of bodily harm.
