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Bridesmaid loses 4st on wedding diet
One slimmer from Berkshire managed to lose more than four stone in weight in order to shape up for her sister's wedding day.
The 39-year-old mum-of-two Mel Coleman went from over 16 to 12 stone by adopting a healthier read more.
Protein linked to fat storage
An increase in insulin and the hormone that regulates appetite, Leptin, can help prevent the proper storage of fat, new clinical findings reveal.
Researchers from the Universities of Liverpool and Warwick in collaboration with University
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Food quality, availability are of equal importance
The quality and nutritional benefits of food are just as important as availability, experts have said.
According to Alexia Robinson, founder and organiser of British Food Fortnight, while the UK needs to produce more natural food
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Meal replacements benefit weight loss
Portion and calorie-controlled meal replacements can help aid weight loss, according to a new study.
Research
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Diet linked to physical, cognitive abilities
High-fat diets have been found to have a negative effect on physical endurance and cognitive ability, according to a new report.
Research funded by the British Heart Foundation revealed that eating a read more.
Individual action needed to improve the nation's health
The aim of national health awareness campaigns and obesity initiatives is to "shock" people into taking positive steps to improve their individual lifestyle habits.
That is according to Dr Sarah Dauncey, medical director at
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Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of dementia
People who follow a Mediterranean diet and are physically active are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study … read more.
Ashlee Simpson on losing weight after childbirth
New mum Ashlee Simpson has put losing her baby weight down to "luck" and "good genes", but admitted that she did also follow a short-term read more.
Kelly Clarkson talks diet and fitness
Former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has admitted that she doesn't have a problem with her weight despite her size and shape attracting regular media attention.
In a recent interview with Self magazine, the 27-year-old singer said
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Alcohol linked to cancer risk
People who drink alcohol regularly are more likely to develop certain cancers than non-drinkers, new research suggests.
A study published in the journal Cancer Detection and Prevention found that those who consume moderate to high amounts
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Positive eating habits need to be taught from an early age
Childhood obesity rates have soared in recent years, leading experts to call on parents to change their attitude to food and eating habits.
Professor Edward Abramson from California State University highlighted that the number of children
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Financial stress linked to rise in comfort eating
The recession is expected to lead to weight gain among Brits, as money worries force people to comfort eat, according to new research.
A recent study carried out at the University of Mainz, Germany, found that a quarter of people in debt
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