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Women do less exercise
New research shows that women are less physically active than men, indicating that they may find it harder to maintain their fitness and achieve weight loss.
Two new studies presented at the annual conference of the UK Society for
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Low-carb diets may improve blood sugar control
People with type-2 diabetes may benefit from limiting the amount of carbohydrate in their diet plans, scientists have claimed.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Centre conducted a comparison of low-carb diets over a six-month
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Kids bend rules to avoid healthy school meals
UK scientists have found that children are adopting underhand tactics to avoid the healthy diet plans set out by their schools.
Researchers at City University London found that many youngsters in Tower Hamlets binge on fast food on their
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Health chief calls for healthier diets
England's chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, has urged families to adopt healthy diet plans and improve their overall fitness.
The expert said that it is never too late to improve your lifestyle and reverse obesity. He also
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Men keen to achieve healthy weight loss
A recent survey has shown that almost as many men intend to shed weight in the new year as women.
The Saga Populus Panel found that almost half of men (48 per cent) over 50 intend to lose weight in the new year, with almost six in ten (58
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Dieting in winter may weaken immune system
People who embark on new diet plans during the winter need to take care that their immune system is not adversely affected, scientists have warned.
A study at Michigan State University found that going on a strict calorie-controlled diet
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Govt campaign seeks to tackle obesity
A new government campaign will get underway this weekend to promote healthy eating and exercise in England.
Initially, the campaign will target young families by making clear the link between fat and preventable illnesses.
A
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Mushroom diet could aid weight loss
Eating plenty of mushrooms could help to promote healthy weight loss, new research suggests.
A study commissioned by the Mushroom Bureau found that ten volunteers who replaced meat with mushrooms in four meals every week lost almost 13lbs
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Survey uncovers healthy new year's resolutions
Britons are planning a healthy 2009, according to the findings of the latest survey by Alliance & Leicester Savings.
Researchers polled 2,037 adults between November 21st and 25th to determine their plans for the next 12 months and
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British Liver Trust urges healthy 2009
Consumers are being urged to take care of their health next year to reduce their risk of liver disease.
Almost 14,000 people die from liver disease every year, while 33,000 succumb to an alcohol-related death, according to the British
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Size 14 women are happiest, poll shows
Women who are a curvy size 14 appear to be happiest with their appearance and their lives in general, a survey shows.
A poll of 3,000 women by Special K cereal found that almost half of size 14s were completely happy with their career and
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Fruit and veg diet 'healthier and cheaper'
People who choose to incorporate plenty of fruit and vegetables into their diet plans are likely to feel better and save money, an expert has claimed.
According to Dr Rebecca Small, assistant medical director for Bupa UK Health Insurance,
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