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A little alcohol may help heart
Researchers have found that moderate alcohol consumption may be better for the heart than complete abstention.
Previous studies have suggested that alcohol may be good for heart health and the latest research provides further
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Active teens less likely to be overweight adults
Young people who are involved in sports at school and in their free time are less likely to become overweight when they are older, researchers have found.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University studied 3,345 teenagers who reported their
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Family meals may prevent eating disorders among teens
Sitting down for regular family meals may help to reduce the chance of eating disorders among teenage girls, researchers have found.
A study by experts at the University of Minnesota found that adolescent girls who often ate with their
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Report recommends home MRSA treatment
Many patients with MRSA could be treated at home, saving the NHS large amounts of money and reducing the infection's spread, experts have claimed.
MRSA is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in the UK and patients are
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Study confirms importance of breakfast
A new study has established that breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day.
Researchers at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, studied the eating habits of 6,764 people between the ages of 40 and 75 over a period of five
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Government obesity study 'doesn't show full picture'
The government's latest report into food policy and the nation's health only tells one side of the story and does not take into account the need to exercise, experts have claimed.
The Cabinet Office's Strategy Unit has published a new
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Walking 'perfect' for upping fitness
The drive to improve health need not involve a gym, according to fitness expert Joanna Hall.
Ms Hall, co-founder of Walkactive, is confident that getting into the habit of regular walking can help to shed the pounds and boost overall
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Embarrassed Brits lie about health
Nearly half of all Britons are so ashamed by the state of their health that they lie about it in order to get jobs and dates, a survey shows.
Research by Norwich Union found that 36 per cent will lie on forms about their weight, 28 per
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Fat-filled celebrity recipes fuelling childhood obesity
Some of the recipes inspired by celebrity chefs are contributing to the nation's growing obesity problem, an expert has claimed.
According to Dr David Newsom, consultant paediatrician at Ealing Hospital, some of the recipes printed in
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UK 'most fond of fast food'
The UK is the nation most attached to fast food, a new study has found.
Investigators from market research firm Synovate polled 9,000 people from 13 countries and found that the UK comes out on top, followed by the US.
The study
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Natural chemical counters health risk of high-fat foods
Researchers have found that natural compounds called polyphenols which are found in red wine, fruit and vegetables could help to limit the health risks associated with fatty foods.
A team of Israeli scientists measured the levels of
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Majority of women unhappy with their body
Three quarters of women are unhappy with their body and feel under pressure to conform to the standards set by certain celebrities, new research has found.
A study by researchers from Boots found that 53 per cent of people rely on their
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