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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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Food additive may increase lung cancer risk
A new study suggests that diet plans which are high in inorganic phosphates may increase a person's risk of lung cancer.
Scientists at Seoul National University found that animals which ate large quantities of the additives tended to have
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Broccoli can aid cancer fight
Women who want to reduce their risk of breast cancer should ensure they include plenty of broccoli in their diet plans, new research suggests.
US scientists have studied the activity of compounds in vegetables which help to protect against
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Coffee 'has greater impact on men'
New research suggests that a strong cup of coffee has a greater effect on men than it does on women.
The University of Barcelona conducted a study which concluded that a strong cup of espresso kick-starts a man's alertness levels a little
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Poor diet may lead to hair loss
People who fail to devise a healthy diet plan for their New Year weight loss regime may find themselves suffering from hair loss, experts have warned.
A poor diet is one of the main causes of hair loss, yet a recent national poll by
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Red wine and chocolate could aid healthy weight loss
A professor has come up with a new diet plan that is bound to appeal to lovers of the finer things in life.
Professor Roger Corder's new regime is known as the 'wine diet' - and it involves a daily glass of red wine.
In addition,
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Expanding waistlines pose diabetes risk
People who fail to keep an eye on their fitness and nutrition over the festive period could be placing themselves at increased risk of type-2 diabetes, experts have warned.
Diabetes UK has revealed that having a large waist makes a person
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Advice on leftover turkey
Turkey is a good meat to include in healthy diet plans as it is low in saturated fat, which is excellent news considering most households have excess turkey left over after their Christmas dinner.
However, the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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Diet foods 'are little better' than standard versions
Consumers should be wary of diet and light-branded food and drink products as they are often not any healthier than regular versions.
A Which? poll of 2,500 of its members found 51 per cent had bought certain foods and drinks because they
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Cities have 'different health strengths and hotspots'
People living in cities across the UK have varying strengths when it comes to keeping fit and healthy, it has been revealed.
Research conducted by Bupa UK Health Insurance shows that British cities each have their own strong points,
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'Greater education' needed to get people eating 5-a-day
More effort needs to be made to ensure people in the UK are conscious of the need to moderate their eating and alcohol intake and cut out smoking, a Bupa UK Health Insurance spokesperson says.
According to Dr Rebecca Small, the firm's
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'Obstacles' prevent Britons from adopting healthy lifestyle
Britons are hampered by three obstacles when attempting to adopt a healthy lifestyle, it has been claimed.
According to Shaun Matisonn, CEO of PruHealth, a lack of motivation, cost and time are all excuses provided by people in the UK when
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