Inside Health
Is watching sport good for you?
Jul 23, 2024
Professor Damian Bailey and James explore the impact of watching sports on physiological responses, discussing increased heart rate and stress hormones. The podcast also covers the spread of dengue fever in Europe by Asian tiger mosquitoes and the potential risks during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Additionally, they analyze the current Covid situation and factors influencing virus waves.
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- Watching sports can mimic the physiological effects of low-intensity exercise, impacting heart rate and hormonal levels.
- The UK's strategic flaws in pandemic preparedness for Covid-19 stemmed from inadequate alignment with the unique challenges posed by the virus.
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Lack of Preparedness for COVID-19 Pandemic
The Covid inquiry revealed fatal strategic flaws in the UK's assessment and preparation for a global pandemic. Initial preparedness for a potential influenza pandemic did not adequately align with the actual risks posed by Covid-19. Despite similarities between respiratory viruses, such as flu and coronaviruses like Covid-19, planning focused on flu proved inadequate for the unique challenges of the current pandemic.
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