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Obesity linked to self-control
It appears one person may be more prone to obesity than another because of their self-control levels, research published in the Journal of Pediatrics has suggested.
In a study carried out on children aged ten to 14, it was found that the
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Women urged to take healthy approach to weight during pregnancy
Women have been reminded to take a healthy approach to weight management during pregnancy.
Although it is commonly believed that a little weight gain is good after conception, mums-to-be have been warned not to forgo exercise during
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Obese health risks potentially weakened by mild vibrations
The health risks of obesity may be reduced through mild vibrations, thereby offering a non-drug treatment to help individuals shift enough weight to begin losing pounds through exercise.
Research published in 'The FASEB Journal'
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Obesity risk to be calculated at birth?
Predicting obesity risk at birth could be the next stage in the battle against the nation's expanding waistline.
According to research published in the journal PLOS ONE, a simple formula can be used to determine a newborn baby's
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Belly fat in men increases osteoporosis risk, study says
The risk of developing the bone density disorder osteoporosis may be higher in men carrying excess belly fat, a study from the US has revealed.
Although the condition is most commonly associated with post-menopausal women, there are a
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Higher level fitness partners the best way to boost workout efforts?
The best way to get in shape for the festive season may be to buddy up with a friend who is almost twice as fit.
Such is the suggestion of research carried out at Kansas State University, which examined how women performed working out
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How exercise levels can impact on knee function
Too little activity can be just as damaging as too much activity when it comes to knee health, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
Researchers at the University of California
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The steps to better wellbeing for women over 45
We all know that a little bit of exercise goes a long way for wellbeing, but it seems scientists have narrowed it down to a significant number of steps women aged 45 and over need to take each day to stay healthy.
Research published in the
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Obesity driving rise in liver disease cases, CMO says
The obesity epidemic is one of three main factors driving the rise in liver disease cases in England, the chief medical officer has said.
Professor Dame Sally Davies has published the first of half of her annual report on the state of the
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Stress levels rise in overweight women when visible, study says
Overweight women appear to experience greater stress levels than their slimmer counterparts when they are put before an audience.
That is according to a study entitled 'The Psychological Weight of Weight Stigma' from the Department
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Obesity gene inked to lower risk of depression
There are many risks associated with obesity, such as the development of type-2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
However, the common conception that obesity is a trigger for depression may be dispelled by a new study published in the
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Girls urged to balance study with exercise
Although it is necessary for teenagers to remain sedentary while they study for potentially life-altering exams, girls are being urged to ensure they get at least three hours of rigorous exercise per week to balance their schedule.
An
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