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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Expert shares ultimate fat-burning workout that could transform your health-and it only takes a minute
Swapping gruelling stints at the gym for minute-long sprints could be the key to living longer, protecting against heart disease and boosting brain health. Professor Katie Hirsch, an exercise science expert at the University of South Carolina, believes that sprinting is one of the best things you can do to protect your heart. Because it is high impact, sprinting usually involves short but intense efforts lasting anywhere between 15 seconds to a minute, followed by periods of active recovery. Whilst this isn't a miracle shortcut for weight loss, it is thought that sprinting can lead to greater fat burning at rest compared to sustained exercise endurance. 'You are really maxing out your systems when sprinting and that creates a big driver for adaptation,' Prof Hirsch told National Geographic. This style of high intensity interval training (HIIT) has previously been shown to boost V02 max—a measure of how much oxygen the body can process during exercise. A high V02 max is associated with better physical fitness and lower risk of cardiovascular disease, indicating that the body is efficiently extracting and using oxygen from the blood. But, experts say the benefits don't stop there. 'As we age, we tend to lose muscle fibres in both size and volume, which is a problem', Professor Heather Vincent, director of the Health Sports Performance Center at the University of Florida, explained. Over time this can cause serious problems such as lower back pain, increased risk of broken bones and sciatica. But, according to Prof Vincent, spriting can help preserve these fibres—responsible for speed and power—that are often under-utilised in day-to-day activities leading to better agility and range of movement in later life . Sprinting is also one of the few cardiovascular exercises that supports bone density, particularly in areas like the spine and hips, she added. This is a phenomenon known as Wolfe's Law. When someone sprints they are applying high rates of force on the ground through contracting and relaxing their muscles, which pull on the bones. It is this stress that has a direct effect on bone density increase. However, Prof Vincent warned: 'It is not necessarily a replacement for strength training but what it can do is promote maintenance of muscle size and muscle power.' Prof Hirsch agreed saying: 'Weights are still your best stimulator of muscle, but sprinting does stimulate muscle better than any kind of steady state cardio, like a long run or walk.' But both experts agreed that jogging is the best starting point, before adding sprint intervals into your exercise routine. 'For the first few weeks, your sprint might be around 70 to 80 percent of maximum, so you let the body condition,' Prof Vincent suggested. 'Each time you exercise, your body adapts a little bit and becomes more durable and tolerant.' Whilst exercise has been proven to boost mental health, experts are now saying that sprinting could actually help slow down cognitive decline, associated with dementia. Prof Vincent said: 'There's now some data to show that sprinting or high-intensity exercise can actually help control some age-related decline, like in Alzheimer's disease. She added: 'It's that high blood flow that comes from the sprinting that appears to be really beneficial.' Earlier this year, Spanish researchers discovered that adults who increased their activity levels to around two and a half hours a week, between the ages of 45 and 65, were less prone to one toxic protein, amyloid, spreading in the brain. Significant clumps of this protein, as well as another—tau—can form plaques and tangles. This is thought to be behind the symptoms of Alzheimer's, the leading cause of dementia. It comes as a landmark study last year also suggested almost half of all Alzheimer's cases could be prevented by tackling 14 lifestyle factors. To reduce dementia risk throughout life, the commission also made 13 recommendations for both people and governments. These include making hearing aids available for all those who need it, reducing harmful noise exposure, and increased detection and treatment access for high cholesterol among the over-40s.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
HC refuses to suspend sentence of 4 cops in 1999 custodial death case
Madurai: Madras high court has refused to suspend the sentence of four police personnel convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court in connection with the custodial death of a man in Tuticorin district in 1999. A division bench of justice A D Jagadish Chandira and justice R Poornima observed that the trial in the present case commenced after 25 years and the accused are responsible for the delay. The contradictions and improvements cannot be examined in an application for suspension of sentence, particularly when the accused were convicted for life imprisonment. The court was hearing the petitions filed by Subbiah, Ramakrishnan, Jeyasekaran, and Veerabahu. In April 2025, the I additional district and sessions court in Tuticorin sentenced nine people, including the petitioners, to life imprisonment in connection with the custodial death of Vincent. The trial court acquitted two people from the case. The petitioners filed appeals challenging the conviction and seeking suspension of sentence and bail. The prosecution's case is that the deceased, Vincent, was a resident of Alangarathattu in Tuticorin district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo In Sept 1999, Vincent was taken to the Thalamuthu Nagar police station for inquiry in connection with a case pertaining to the supply of country-made bombs. Vincent denied supplying the bombs. Meanwhile, Vincent complained of chest pain, and was taken to a private hospital for treatment. After his health deteriorated, he was taken to a govt hospital in Tuticorin; however, the doctors declared him brought dead. Vincent's wife, Krishnammal, claimed that her husband died due to custodial torture by police personnel and filed a complaint. The revenue divisional officer (RDO) conducted an inquiry and submitted a report stating that the brutal attack and torture by all the police personnel on duty were responsible for Vincent's death. A complaint was filed by the RDO, and the same was committed to the court of sessions in 2006. The additional public prosecutor submitted that it is a case of custodial death. As per the postmortem report, around 38 injuries were found on the deceased. Though the occurrence took place in 1999, the trial commenced in 2024 after a lapse of nearly 25 years. "The delay in the trial proceedings cannot be attributed to the prosecution, and it does not weigh in favour of the petitioners. The trial court, after meticulous analysis of the available material and after a full-fledged trial, found the petitioners guilty of the offences. In view of the serious nature of offences and the absence of procedural infirmity, we find that there is no ground to suspend the sentence," the judges observed and dismissed the petitions.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
No Bail, Suspension Of Sentence For 4 Tamil Nadu Cops Convicted In Custodial Death Case
Chennai: In a significant development, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court rejected petitions for suspension of life sentence and grant of bail filed by four convicted police personnel in the 1999 custodial death of Vincent, a salt pan worker from Mel Alangarithattu in Thoothukudi. The convicted officers - DSP Ramakrishnan (then sub-inspector), Jeyasekaran, Subbaiah, and Veerabahu - were sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000 each by a Thoothukudi sessions court in April this year. Vincent was taken for interrogation on September 17, 1999, in connection with a country bomb case registered with Thalamuthunagar police station. His wife Krishnammal alleged he was brutally thrashed in custody. A post-mortem examination revealed 38 injuries on his body. A magisterial inquiry led to the filing of a murder case against 11 police personnel. Two were acquitted, while nine were convicted after a prolonged 25-year legal battle. The convicts moved the high court seeking suspension of their sentence, claiming wrongful implication and citing trial delays. However, a bench of Justices AD Jagadish Chandira and R Poornima dismissed the plea, asserting the delay was caused by the accused themselves and that the trial court had delivered the verdict after a comprehensive, fair trial. The judges highlighted critical evidence, including hospital records, eyewitness accounts, and police notebook entries. The court ruled that there was no merit in suspending the sentence in such a serious case of custodial death and emphasized that justice had finally been served after two and a half decades. The bail petitions were dismissed in full.
The National
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
I went to the Tutankhamun exhibition in Glasgow and learned one thing
This all started when I went to the Van Gogh immersive experience, shelling out nearly £20 to see distorted projections of classic artworks alongside specifically appointed selfie areas. This was certainly not how Vincent envisaged his works being received by the public. In fact, for basically the same price you can visit the actual Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam and see the art as it was meant to be seen, and actually learn about the artist as you do it, over four impressive floors. It says a lot about the dissipation of attention spans and the dumbing-down of society that event organisers imagine the public need The Starry Night to be dancing around and about 10 times larger than its original size in order for it to be properly enjoyed. So when I heard that Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition was headed to Glasgow, I feared the worst. I really was quite concerned that the Boy King would repeat these same sins. Ancient Egypt is fascinating. Just reading about it is "immersive" enough. The real artefacts, photographs and first-person accounts from those who discovered its hidden wonders should satisfy you, if you can be bothered to engage your imagination. I have to say, though, that Tutankhamun – apparently the largest immersive exhibition currently touring the world, according to the creatives behind it – was somewhat better than I expected. What it involves Based in the SEC, Glasgow, this 90-minute experience actually does feel like an experience. The beginning has plenty of interesting boards to read explaining the history of the famous king and the time he lived in, and areas showing real and imitation artefacts from the time period, complete with genuinely informative descriptions. I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of archaeologist Howard Carter and how he discovered the famous tomb – the best preserved ever found in the Valley of the Kings. These sections, which were text-based and accompanied by key objects linked to Carter (old diary entries, diagrams of the tomb lay-out), were very well curated and a highlight of the experience. The more "immersive" elements of the exhibition were, for me, disappointing. The 30-minute projected film was confusing and lacked context. With a lack of narration it was not clear what we in the audience were actually looking at, and the low-res bugs all over the floor were distracting. Unfortunately it wasn't amazing to look at either. My boyfriend leaned over at one point and simply whispered "PlayStation 2". The bugs and lizards on the floor prompted more questions than answers ... Mainly: Why is this so low-res? (Image: NQ) The next room was the first VR area and sadly this is when I made a very important discovery about myself. It seems that VR actually makes me feel extremely uneasy. I had heard that motion sickness can occur but I'm not even sure if that was the problem. I felt trapped. I did not like being unaware of my actual physical surroundings. The headset showed me stuck in Tutankhamun's tomb before his journey to the afterlife accompanied by Anubis, which should have been cool, but my heart was racing and my anxiety was telling me I'd soon be heading to the afterlife too if I didn't take the goggles off. I composed myself and went to try again but discovered that every time you remove the set it begins the film again. I put it down to bad luck and moved on. I thoroughly enjoyed the hologram view of Tutankhamun's mummification, which isn't too gory but does give plenty of scientific detail to the fascinating process. I was ready to move on to the final experience, the Metaverse walk-around through the Valley of the Kings. One of the best parts of the exhibition is the mummification process (Image: NQ) After waiting in a line for around 15 minutes for a turn in the room, I tried to push my VR fears to one side. When I eventually reached the front of the queue and the very helpful assistant put the wireless headset on, my ambitions waned. Instructed to look to my right to see my boyfriend's avatar in the virtual world, I witnessed a bizarre cartoon version of him. I didn't like it at all. I wimped out and decided to watch him fumble around cluelessly in the room, which was admittedly very entertaining. My verdict There is a concept known as uncanny valley. It's basically when something, maybe a robot or an animation, looks real ... but it isn't quite. In some people it provokes a feeling of queasiness and unease. I fear I can be partial to this effect. Thinking back on my life I remember being freaked out by claymation figures that are a little too human looking, video-game characters that blur the line between real and fake, and even animatronic people in theme parks. If this is something you experience, I would suggest the Tutankhamun exhibit is not for you. However if you are good with VR, it could be a good time. It has a decent blend of entertainment and informative exhibition space, but more history wouldn't go amiss. I heard other attendees saying they were going to Google lots about Ancient Egypt after leaving. A good exhibition should answer all your questions there and then. It is probably not a bad shout for a summer holiday activity with the kids. Adult tickets cost £28 while kids prices are £20.45, so it's not cheap, but it's also not significantly more expensive than other summer break treats like going to the zoo. With the amount packed into the exhibition, it feels like decent value for money. For those of us who can't take the uncanny, we can stick to the straight-forward, classic museum spaces with no virtual spinning around or cartoon versions of our loved ones. Let's make sure to support our amazing traditional museums here in Scotland, and support their work, so they can continue to put on incredible, educational exhibitions for years to come.
NZ Herald
3 days ago
- NZ Herald
Jetski tragedy: Vincent Cornell-Cooke died after giving lifejacket to brother, saying ‘I love you'
After his death, a Givealittle page was set up to raise support for Vincent's wife and children. In it 'Vinnie' was remembered as 'an amazing and loving husband and father, who poured his heart and soul into his family'. 'His generosity, courage, and devotion to his family and friends will forever leave a legacy of love and kindness,' the page read. Vincent "Vinnie" Cornell-Cooke died on Sunday, January 19, 2025 as a result of a jet ski incident on Lake Taupo. Photo / LinkedIn Now, a coroner's findings have been released outlining the circumstances of the tragic death, and providing safety recommendations for other jetski riders. A 30th birthday celebration On January 18, 2025, Vincent and his two brothers, Washington and Bronson, arrived in Taupō to celebrate Bronson's 30th birthday. They began celebrations with skydiving, followed by food and drinks at their hotel, before Vincent and Bronson went into town where they had 'a significant amount of alcohol', and then caught a taxi back to the hotel. The next day, the three brothers headed to the lake to use Bronson's jetski, taking it for a spin, one at a time. But about 12.30pm, Vincent and Bronson headed out on the jetski together, with Vincent driving and wearing the one lifejacket they had between them. Neither of them could swim. As the water became choppier, they were thrown without warning from the jetski. Vincent's lifejacket wasn't connected to the emergency safety engine cut-off switch, which meant the jetski circled before drifting away. Bronson told the coroner the men were 'freaking out', and he was struggling to stay afloat. Vincent took off the lifejacket, which Bronson reluctantly took. While Vincent struggled and eventually went under, Bronson managed to signal for help and people on the beach called emergency services. Police rescued Bronson about 1pm. A post-mortem listed Vincent's cause of death as drowning. A toxicology report did not detect any alcohol, but found methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) was present. The pathologist advised that 'MDMA is a stimulant that can contribute to impaired judgment, and it may have impacted [Vincent's] ability to safely operate the jetski'. However, the coroner noted the analysis did not indicate when this was ingested or in what quantities. Tragic, but 'highly preventable', says coroner Coroner Ian Telford began his recommendations by acknowledging Vincent's death was tragic. He said the circumstances around it were 'profoundly moving – an enduring example of someone making the ultimate sacrifice for their brother'. However, he also said that while he didn't wish to add to the family's pain, he had assessed that Vincent's death was 'highly preventable'. Telford said Vincent's consumption of alcohol and recent ingestion of MDMA may have impaired his condition and judgment, but also noted, 'while Vincent may not have been in optimal condition', it appears that the jetski capsizing was, fundamentally, 'an unforeseeable accident'. 'It could have been caused by random instability of the craft or roughness of the water. There is simply no way to determine the exact cause of the capsizing.' The main factors the coroner considered relevant were that Vincent ended up without a lifejacket and couldn't swim; and a cord was not attached to Vincent's wrist or lifejacket, so the engine cut-off switch wasn't activated. 'This prevented the brothers from being able to reboard the jetski, or at least use it to aid their flotation.' The coroner said Vincent's chances of survival would have been 'considerably higher' had he been wearing a lifejacket and properly using the emergency safety engine cut-off switch on the jetski. 'By bringing this finding to the public's attention, it is hoped that other jetski users will rediscover the lifesaving value of taking these small safety steps, and also recognise the potentially devastating consequences of neglecting them.' Telford also urged people to refer to Maritime New Zealand's website, and take note of its advice. Some of the key information he summarised was: Wear a lifejacket that is right for you and put it on before setting off Most accidents occur without warning, and there may be no time to grab a life jacket unless it is close to hand It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to put on a lifejacket once you are in the water Avoid alcohol [and drugs] Hannah Bartlett is a Tauranga-based Open Justice reporter at NZME. She previously covered court and local government for the Nelson Mail, and before that was a radio reporter at Newstalk ZB.
