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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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Matt Lucas reveals weight loss plans
Little Britain star Matt Lucas has embarked upon a reduced-calorie weight loss regime in a bid to reduce his risk of long-term health problems, it has been revealed.
The 35-year-old comedian is reportedly following a strict diet plan that
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Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen 'looks amazing' after 5st weight loss
Changing Rooms star Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen showed off his newly transformed partner, Jackie, last week, who managed to drop three dress sizes on a reduced-calorie diet.
The celebrity interior design guru's wife revealed her new slimmer
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Folic acid fortification an ongoing debate
The potential benefits of adding folic acid to food products such as bread and pasta are yet to be fully proven, according to the Institute of Food Research (IFR).
Following new research, published in the British Medical Journal,
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Smaller clothing used as diet incentive
More than a third of women in the UK buy clothes in smaller sizes as an incentive to lose weight, new research has found.
Results of a study carried out by Lloydspharmacy revealed that on average women admit to having purchased at least
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Slim Shady shapes up for new record launch
American rapper Eminem managed to lose two stone in weight by cutting alcohol and fried chicken out of his diet.
The 36-year-old artist reportedly embarked on a new healthier fitness and nutrition regime in preparation for the release of
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Stress linked to teen weight problems
High stress levels can be a contributing factor to an adolescent's likelihood of being overweight, research has found.
A study carried out at Iowa State University revealed that teens who were worried about academic problems, were feeling
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Acupuncture an accepted treatment for healthy living
The therapeutic practice of acupuncture as part of an overall diet and fitness regime can be "very effective" for easing physical pain, experts say.
A complementary and alternative treatment, acupuncture has been used in Chinese
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New honey could boost Brits' diets
A new type of honey found in Australia has been described by government officials as "the best natural antibiotic in the world".
According to experts, Super Manuka honey has twice the potency of any previously studied honeys,
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Low blood pressure diet good for heart health
A diet developed to reduce blood pressure can also help protect women from heart failure, according to a new study.
Research carried out at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in the US found that diet plans rich in plant
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Extreme dieter takes home Biggest Loser title
A 48-year-old mother-of-two has been named the winner of US reality weight loss show Biggest Loser.
Starting the diet competition at 257 pounds, Helen Phillips managed to lose 140 pounds in total, earning her a $250,000 (£165,125)
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Hypno-diets helping Brits lose weight
More and more A-list celebrities are turning to holistic weight loss techniques in a bid to stay slim, experts say.
Body-conscious stars such as Madonna, Jessica Alba, Lily Allen and Geri Haliwell are all reportedly fans of hypnosis and
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