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Parents more likely to monitor daughter's weight than sons
Parents are less likely to recognise if their sons are overweight compared to daughters, a new study suggests.
Research published the journal Obesity found that parents in the UK are less concerned about boys being overweight than girls,
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Blood sugar management linked to heart health in diabetics
Intensive control of blood sugar levels could help people with reduce their risk of cardiovascular problems, a new study suggests.
Findings published in the latest issue of The Lancet journal revealed that compared with standard glycaemic
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Beyonce reveals comfort food weakness
Bootylicious singer Beyonce Knowles has admitted that like many people trying to lose weight she often indulges in comfort food when she is stressed or feeling over-worked.
The 27-year-old diva revealed that while she works hard in the gym
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Credit crunched Brits running for fitness
An increasing number of Brits are taking up running as a low-cost way of getting fit, according to online sports retailer Fitness Footwear.
The website reported record sales of running shoes in recent months as those seeking weight loss
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Kim Kardashian: I am ready for the bikini body
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is reaping the benefits of her pre-summer fitness and nutrition diet plans in time for beach season.
The 28-year-old socialite showed off her new slimmer physique at recent celebrity event to launch the
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Social situations 'difficult for dieters'
Dining out with friends and family can make it very difficult for those trying to lose weight stick to low-fat diet plans.
That is according to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), which claims slimmers often break their diets so not
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Fish consumption linked to better cognitive function in later life
A diet rich in fish may help improve the cognitive function of middle-aged men, new findings suggest.
According to a study conducted by scientists at the University of Manchester, vitamin D intake from eating fish can benefit the brain by
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Curry can be good for you, studies show
The antioxidant properties of spices used in Indian food mean that curry can be beneficial for health, experts say.
Recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition found that turmeric - an ingredient found in most Indian recipes -
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Cola diets linked to poor muscular health
Excessive consumption of cola can lead to a number of health problems, new research reveals.
According to a study published in the latest issue of the International Journal of Clinical Practice, people who drink large quantities of cola on
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Kate Garraway plans post-baby fitness regime
GMTV host and expectant mum Kate Garraway has reportedly enlisted the talents of a personal trainer to help her lose weight after childbirth.
The 42-year-old presenter revealed to Closer magazine that she has requested the support and
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Getting 5-a-day is possible on a shoe-string
Tighter shopping budgets needn't mean reducing the amount of fruit and vegetables consumed as part of healthy diet, experts say.
Nathalie Winn, nutritionist for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), has urged Brits to maintain diet plans
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Politeness forces Brits to break diets
Britain's slimmers have a tendency to stray from their diet plans when spending time with friends or family out of politeness, a new study has found.
Recent research published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics this month
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