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Visceral fat putting Britain's health at risk
Almost three-quarters of people admit to carrying excess weight around their middle, which can increase their risk of cancer, type-2 diabetes and heart disease.
A new survey carried out by health charities Diabetes UK, Cancer Research and
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Brits urged to eat greens to compensate for poor diets
Eating more greens can help offset the damage caused by a poor diet, according to a new report.
While many people
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Jennifer Hudson's fitness plan revealed
Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson has revealed details of her new exercise regime, designed to tone her famous bod for a movie role.
The 28-year-old singer and actress is getting in shape to play Winnie Mandela in a new Hollywood
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French diet helping celebs drop pounds
Celebrity mum Jennifer Lopez has revealed her secret to losing weight after the birth of her twins in February 2008.
The 40-year-old singer and actress reportedly adopted The Dukan read more.
Weight loss beneficial for adults with type-2 diabetes
Scientists in Australia have shown that losing weight can help reverse some of the adverse inflammation often seen in obese people, particularly those with type-2 diabetes.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology
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High sugar diets associated with cholesterol problems
High amounts of added sugars found in processed or prepared foods can be linked to increased levels of 'bad cholesterol', according to a new study.
Research from Emory University, Atlanta, suggests that diets rich in sugar or calorific
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Health boosting secret of the Med diet revealed
Researchers in Spain have identified the biological reason behind the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for cardiovascular … read more.
Ricky Gervais reveals secret to losing weight
Comedy actor Ricky Gervais has revealed that his recent weight loss is thanks to a new read more.
Obesity associated with increased likelihood of sleep apnoea
Undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea is highly prevalent in adults who are obese, new research has found.
Findings published in the journal Circulation suggest that obesity can be linked to sleep problems and vascular inflammation.
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Lower GI foods better for heart health
Foods with a high glycaemic index (GI) can increase a woman's risk of developing coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that dietary glycaemic load can be linked to
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Snacking to blame for foiled diets
Not thinking about what, when and why we eat is a significant influencing factor when it comes to Brits' ability to lose … read more.
Ricky Gervais reveals diet motivation
Brit comedian Ricky Gervais has admitted to binge-eating 11 sausages before embarking on a weight lossread more.