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Chris Boardman to lead bid to get more people cycling and walking

The ex-Olympic champion will encourage more people to cycle and walk as head of Active Travel England.
Source: bbc.com

Steve Redgrave: 'I feared diabetes would end my rowing career': The five-time Olympic gold medallist discusses competing

Steve Redgrave: 'I feared diabetes would end my rowing career': The five-time Olympic gold medallist discusses competing after his diagnosis – and breaking down barriers for others
Source: theguardian.com

Cupping may be only the tip of the iceberg of nonsense at the Olympics.

Cupping may be only the tip of the iceberg of nonsense at the Olympics.
Source: sciencebasedmedicine.org

Very Low Chance of Major Zika Spread Because of Olympics, WHO Says: By Kelly Young Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard

Very Low Chance of Major Zika Spread Because of Olympics, WHO Says: By Kelly Young Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM The World Health Organization estimates that the Summer Olympics in Brazil will pose a very low risk for international transmission of the Zika...
Source: jwatch.org