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Large waist may double risk of premature death
People with a large waist may be inspired to look into ways to achieve healthy weight loss after research found that it can almost double your risk of premature death.
A large Europe-wide study involving more than 350,000 people found that
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Hibiscus tea may lower blood pressure
New research suggests that people with slightly raised blood pressure may benefit from adding hibiscus tea to their diet plans.
A study presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association involved 65 people, all of whom had blood
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Brisk walk may ease food cravings
Consumers who want to boost their fitness and weight loss but find it hard to resist sugary treats may benefit from taking short 15-minute walks, new research suggests.
A study carried out at the University of Exeter has found that a brisk
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British workers spending billions on lunch
Workers who buy lunch during the day are wasting billions of pounds every year, experts have claimed.
According to Love Food Hate Waste, a campaign organised by Waste & Resources Action Programme (Wrap), people could save money by
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Lean protein best for dieters
People who are looking at different diet plans should aim to pick one that contains plenty of lean protein, an expert has claimed.
Many consumers will be looking to shed a few pounds prior to the Christmas party season, but health experts
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Parents fail to recognise overweight children
Just 11.5 per cent of parents with overweight children realise that their child needs to improve their fitness and nutrition, according to new research undertaken by the Department of Health.
The survey, which is published to coincide with
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Food industry seeks to tackle obesity with convenience foods
Senior representatives of the food industry are set to meet tonight (November 10th) to celebrate the first anniversary of the Foresight report on obesity and to debate ways to help consumers improve their fitness and nutrition.
Industry
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Scientists probe weight regain reasons
Dieters that are lucky enough to have shed their unwanted weight may not be able to stay slim with a controlled diet alone, according to research.
Danish scientists have discovered that the best way to keep the pounds off is to choose a
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Man gives up fizzy drinks to lose 8st
A lorry driver has managed to lose 54kg, or eight-and-a-half stone, just by giving up his favourite fizzy drink.
Jason Morgan was so shocked by how heavy he looked on a video recording that he decided to start losing some of his 24 stone
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Plastic surgeon endorses healthy diet and exercise
A top US cosmetic surgeon has suggested that diet and exercise should be the answer to weight problems - not liposuction and tummy-tucks.
Dr Gerald Pitman may make his living from performing cosmetic procedures but, according to the New
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Celebrity-chef-turned-food-campaigner to address government
Celebrity-chef-turned-food-campaigner Jamie Oliver is to speak to government health officials as part of an inquiry into health inequalities in the UK.
Oliver, who recently sought to change the dietary habits of the population of
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Dairy could help burn more fat
A recent study has found that consuming dairy products may help burn more calories, according to Reuters.
The National Dairy Council study found that, although dairy products won't help dieters lose weight, those who consumed the
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