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The benefits of static stretching as part of a full warm-up before exercise seem to outweigh the disadvantages. (Shutterstock)

To stretch or not to stretch before exercise: What you need to know about warm-ups

Static stretching — stretching and holding muscles — was once an essential part of sports warm-ups, until studies suggested it reduced performance. New research shows it should be making a comeback.
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Taking proper sick leave has never been more crucial. So why are people still ‘soldiering on’ at work?

As NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian discovered after continuing to work while awaiting the result of a COVID test, you don’t necessarily get any extra credit for ‘sickness presenteeism’. And rightly so.

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