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Cutting carbs may impair vascular health
While low-carb, high-protein diets have proven successful in aiding weight loss, the long-term effects of following such a … read more.
School kids report low body confidence
Children as young as ten and 11 are concerned about their weight and body shape, a new study suggests.
Findings published in the journal BMC Public Health indicated that girls are happiest when at their thinnest, while boys tend to be
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Healthy diet, exercise can delay dementia
Keeping active and eating well are important lifestyle habits that could help reduce the risk of age-related memory loss.
A study published in the journal Neurology found that people with high blood pressure are more likely to develop
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Weight loss advised for people with asthma
Losing weight can help asthma sufferers reduce the severity and frequency of their symptoms, experts advise.
Recent research published in the medical journal Thorax found that women with a large waist are more likely to develop asthma
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Diet linked to pre-eclampsia risk
Women who develop pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have high levels of a certain chemical compound in their red blood cells, new findings reveal.
Research recently published in the journal Reproductive Sciences indicated that an antioxidant
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Leo losing weight on new diet
Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly embarked on a strict diet and read more.
Fatty liver linked to metabolic dysfunction
Body fat collected in the liver rather than fat stored in the belly has been identified as a metabolic risk factor for chronic health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
New research from the Washington University School
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Overweight teen loses 10st
A teenager from Chesterton managed to lose almost half of his body weight in just over a year, the Sentinel reported.
Craig Plant dropped ten stone in the past 15 months, reaching his ideal weight after years of obesity-related issues.
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Sugar-free drinks can help aid weight loss
The use of artificially-sweetened, sugar-free beverages may help slimmers manage their weight through calorie reduction, according to a new study.
Findings published in the International Journal of Obesity suggested that drinks containing
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Hormones associated with abdominal fat
Changes in hormone balance during the menopause have been linked to weight gain commonly experienced by middle-aged women.
Research published in the medical journal Obesity found that increased levels of testosterone in menopausal women
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Complex carbs good for diet plans
Reducing carbohydrate intake by even a small amount can help with weight loss, according to a new study.
Research
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Daylight linked to weight management
Exposure to daylight could help people control their weight, reducing the risk of obesity, new research suggests.
A recent study from the University of Nottingham found that daylight is an influencing factor in brown fat activity, also
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