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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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Brits named 'the fattest women in Europe'
British women are the most comfortable with their weight and body shape, despite being the heaviest in Europe, according to a new study.
Research conducted at France's National Institute of Demographic studies found that British women are
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Voluptuous model talks celeb diets
British model Sophie Dahl has hit back at "stick-thin starlets" for encouraging young women to follow unhealthy diet plans.
The 31-year-old beauty, who was once a curvy size 14, has spoken out against the wave of size-zero
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Exercise beneficial despite high-fat diet
People wanting to lose weight can protect themselves against obesity-related diseases by incorporating moderate exercise into their diet plans.
That is according to a new study which found that exercise provides slimmers with weight loss
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Walnuts found to reduce breast cancer risk
Snacking on walnuts could not only offer weight loss help but also reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.
Data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 100th Annual Meeting 2009, revealed that walnuts
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100% juice benefits long-term health
Drinking a glass of pure fruit juice on a daily basis can help protect against chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, new research suggests.
A study conducted by experts from the University of Minnesota found that adults
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Diet pills 'are not a magic bullet'
Newly-launched diet pills, alli, should be seen as an addition to weight loss plans, rather than a quick fix, experts advise.
This week GlaxoSmithKline launched the first clinically-proven over-the-counter pills for consumers with a body
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Mediterranean diet plans 'enhance vitality'
Following a Mediterranean diet plan can not only offer dieters weight loss help but also boost vitality and long-term health, experts say.
According to holistic specialist Simply Vital, people in the Mediterranean change their diet and
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Brits burn calories in the kitchen
Brits cover 78 miles each year preparing and cooking food in the kitchen - the equivalent to the distance of three marathons, a new study has found.
Research from New World revealed that 36 per cent of the UK population spend up to 45
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Brits 'overworked and overweight'
The nation's health has declined in the past six months, with almost one in five Brits admitting to leading unhealthy lifestyles - 1.9 million more than in July 2008.
According to PruHealth's bi-annual Vitality Index, recessionary
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Healthy options boost junk food sales
Healthy options on a fast-food menu have been found to increase a dieter's likelihood of giving into temptation, research suggests.
A new study conducted at Duke University in the US revealed that seeing a salad or low fat meal choice on a
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Heidi Klum advocates healthy diet plans
German supermodel Heidi Klum has offered some of her own healthy diet and nutrition tips to young models ahead of Australia's upcoming Fashion Week.
As a judge on reality TV show Project Runway, the 35-year-old mother-of-three is
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