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Women binge-drinkers 'double in past decade'
The number of British women regularly binge drinking has increased significantly over the past decade, new research has confirmed.
According to a study published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, just less than one in four adult males
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Welsh councils unveil new fitness and weight loss plans
The Welsh Assembly Government has unveiled new plans aimed at combating obesity by encouraging people to become more active.
Under the new initiative, local councils across the country are to be consulted on the best means of helping
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Cancer survivors advised to be wary of 'extreme diet plans'
Cancer survivors have been warned to shun 'extreme diets', with new research revealing that regimes which promote eating just fruits and vegetables may do more harm than good.
According to a new report published by the World Cancer
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Kirstie Alley vows to lose weight for bikini body
Yo-yo dieter Kirstie Alley has vowed to lose weight, saying "I'm going to be in a bikini again".
The actress is planning to lose weight so she can feel as confident in a bikini as she did when she showed off her weight loss
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Wag speaks about losing weight through fitness and nutrition
Footballer's wife and former nail technician Alex Curran has spoken publicly about how boredom drove her to binge on food and why she decided to lose weight.
In an interview with celebrity magazine New!, the 26-year-old wife of Steven
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Depression linked to belly fat in women
People suffering from depression are likely to have a higher level of belly fat than those who are not depressed, according to a new study.
Scientists at Rush University Medical Centre carried out a study on 409 middle-aged women, which
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Brits unaware of diet-eye health link
What you eat can affect your ability to see, according to a new study published this week.
A survey of Britons conducted by the College of Optometrists found that the majority of people did not know that diet can have an impact on
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Peppermint tea is key to becoming a Wolverine
Superstar Hugh Jackman has revealed some of the secrets of his success in developing an impressively muscle-bound body for his new film, including discussing his diet regime.
The actor has been promoting Wolverine, a spin-off from the
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Warning over sugary cereals
New research has found some cereals may not be as healthy a diet snack as some people may have previously thought.
While parents often get their children to eat cereal as a healthy start to the day and could also enjoy a bowl themselves in
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Dietary fats linked to long-term memory
Eating foods that are high in fat leads the brain to commit the activity to long-term memory, researchers in the US have found.
A study conducted at the University of California, Irvine, revealed that dietary fats trigger memory retention
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Black elderberries 'a natural defence against flu'
Including black elderberries in diet plans could help protect against flu viruses, experts suggest.
According to expert immunologist and registered medical herbalist Dr Serene Foster, studies show that the berries contain a compound which
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Kelly Brook on detox diet
British TV presenter Kelly Brook has reportedly put herself on a diet after seeing press photos of her wearing a bikini.
The 29-year-old model and occasional actress was recently on vacation in Barbados with her boyfriend, rugby star
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