On Friday, the closure of Heathrow Airport due to a nearby fire led to over 1,300 cancelled flights and 240,000 disrupted passengers, with airlines facing an estimated £100m in losses. The first flight out after reopening was a British Airways trip to Riyadh, while over 100 flights were cancelled the next day as airlines struggled to retrieve their aircraft. The economic impact is immeasurable, with inbound tourism and the UK’s appeal suffering in both the short and long term, alongside the emotional toll on passengers whose travel plans were ruined.
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New mums advised to do two hours of vigorous exercise a week to reduce health risks
A new study found that taking a brisk walk twice a week can reduce the risk of depression, lower back pain, and cholesterol levels in new mothers. The British Journal of Sports Medicine recommends at least two hours of moderate or vigorous exercise per week in the first three months postpartum, along with muscle strengthening workouts and pelvic floor muscle training to prevent urinary incontinence. Experts stress the importance of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and...
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