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jesstasman-jones@leisuremedia.com Marr stroke claim needs testing
The Stroke Association says more research needs be to done to confirm whether high- intensity exercise can trigger an attack, after BBC presenter Andrew Marr claimed his stroke earlier this year was brought on by a vigorous exercise session. The 53-year-old presenter stated on his own
programme, BBC 2’s Andrew Marr Show, that he had been overworking in the year leading up to his stroke, but that it was sparked by an intense rowing machine workout. It’s estimated that 150,000 people in the UK
will have a stroke each year, most aged over the age of 65. It’s believed Marr experienced two transient ischaemic attacks, or mini strokes, that went undiagnosed at the time. The Stroke Association has since
released a statement explaining that regular exercise is in fact an important factor in stroke prevention and recovery. Spokeswoman Nikki Hill says: “We have heard anecdotally that some activities like vigorous exercise can sometimes cause blood vessels to burst. We need more
Andrew Marr says he will return to work at the BBC
research on the underlying factors that might make that happen.” She continues: “We do know that high
blood pressure itself is the single biggest cause of stroke, so until more research is done on specific triggers, we’d suggest getting your blood pressure checked and taking steps to keep it under control. Exercise can help with that.”
Launch of Asda Active Sports Leaders
A new partnership between supermarket chain Asda and community sports organisation Sports Leaders UK aims to improve the health and employment prospects of young people, supporting 150,000 individuals to get qualifications in sports leadership each year. Launched at the House of
Commons, the Asda Active Sports Leaders scheme will receive the Inspired by 2012 brand, launched by the DCMS last week. Asda’s decision follows a survey last year of
Initiative aims to get more young people qualified in sports leadership
more than 5,000 mothers, which found their two biggest concerns to be their children’s health and prospects for employment. David Stalker, the CEO of ukactive – which
facilitated the partnership – says: “ukactive exists for one reason: to get more people, more
active, more often. We’re delighted that we’ve been able to play such a role in bringing the two organisations together.” President of Sport Leaders UK, Baroness
Tanni Grey-Thompson, says: “The generation we promised to inspire when we won the 2012 bid are exactly this generation that the Asda Active Sports Leaders programme is shaping.”
Leicester doctors to prescribe free physical activity
Leicester GPs can now prescribe free six- month exercise programmes to residents, due to the new Active Lifestyle Scheme supported by the city council. The sessions will include an exercise referral to a qualified fitness instructor for
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patients suffering from medical conditions such as heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Activities prescribed will include
swimming, gym sessions, aqua aerobics and walking.
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