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Cardiovascular health benefits of chocolate reinforced
Researchers in Germany found that adults between the ages of 35 and 65 who ate an average of 7.5 grams a day had lower blood pressure and reduced their risk of stroke by 39 per cent.
The study suggested that increasing chocolate intake by
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Food timing linked to healthy weight control
What people eat for breakfast programs their metabolism for the rest of the day, new findings published in the International Journal of Obesity suggest.
A report from the University of Alabama at Birmingham showed that the fat and
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A-list mum back in shape after pregnancy
New celebrity mum Kourtney Kardashian has unveiled her post-baby body after losing weight in just three months.
The 30-year-old reality TV star gave birth to her first child, son Mason, in December and has already shed 33 pounds, Life
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Men increasingly concerned with weight loss
Two out of five men in the UK would willingly sacrifice England winning the World Cup to lose weight around their … read more.
FSA calls for smaller food portions
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recommended that food manufacturers offer smaller single-portion sizes of some biscuits, cakes, buns, chocolates and added-sugar soft drinks.
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Teachers value in-school nutrition
Some 67 per cent of Brits in the UK education sector believe that primary school pupils should have access to free and healthy school meals, a new survey has found.
The research conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers also
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Danniella Westbrook opens up about weight loss
Dancing On Ice semi-finalist Danniella Westbrook has revealed plans to pile on the pounds after losing weight during her stint on the reality TV show.
The 36-year-old actress shed more than a stone and dropped two dress sizes as a result
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Overeaters equated to drug addicts
The compulsion to overeat has been linked to the same neurological mechanism associated with drug addiction.
Research published in the journal Nature Neuroscience found that people who binge on junk food should be treated in the same way
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Exercise isn't one size fits all
Participating in physical activity for an hour each day "is a big ask for anyone", according to one professional trainer.
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Budget proposes new alcohol duties
From March 26th, duty on beer, wine and spirits will go up by two per cent above inflation until 2013, Alistair Darling has announced.
Duty on cider will also increase by ten per cent to correct a long-standing anomaly, which meant cider
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Healthy mind linked to healthy weight
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Nadine Coyle: I'm happy with my weight
Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle has hit back at media reports regarding her recent weight loss.
The 24-year-old pop
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