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Running Fitness magazine: 'Incorrect shoes can cause injury'
Anyone who is considering running as a way to keep fit needs to ensure they have the right shoes and socks.
That is according to David Castle, editor of Running read more.
Weight worries disrupt sleep, study shows
Concerns over weight and pressure to be thin are causing young women to lose sleep, according to a study by researchers at the University of North Texas.
The study, which was presented at the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated
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Men's Health Forum: '40% of men dying prematurely'
Men are dying prematurely as they are reticent about discussing their health issues with a doctor, according to Peter Baker, chief executive of Men's Health Forum (MFH).
Mr Baker suggested that men are conditioned not to complain if
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Fitness trainer: 'Dedication and desire are key to success'
Professional trainer Steve Halsall has advised that women who want to get a bottom as pert as Pippa Middleton should do squats and lunges and watch their read more.
Researchers argue benefits of dried fruit
Dried fruit forms an important part of a person's diet as it can help to offer protection from heart disease and cancer, according to … read more.
Yale School of Medicine discover nicotine's affect on appetite
Scientists at Yale School of Medicine have uncovered the process that makes nicotine suppress the appetite.
The researchers hope that their discovery may lead to the development of a drug that could help control appetite and
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Sugary drinks desensitise taste buds
Consuming sugary drinks twice daily may dull the taste buds so that people develop a preference for sweet tastes.
That is according to researchers at the University of Bristol and the University of Bangor who suggested that this
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Obesity may lead to brain damage
Obese people may have damaged the brain cells that control their body weight, according to researchers at the Diabetes and Obesity Centre of Excellence at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Joshua Thaler, author of a study on the
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Expert states 'diet affects memory'
Diet can have a positive effect on a person's mental faculties, according to Efamol, specialists in essential fatty acid (EFAs) based … read more.
Study shows strong link between excess weight and liver damage
Being overweight significantly increases the risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver, according to research from the Sahlgrenska Academy.
The study, which was published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, and examined 855
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Irish Heart Foundation advises managing weight
No matter what age a person is, they can cut their chances of developing heart disease by eating a healthy diet and exercising for a … read more.
Child Growth Foundation: 'Not surprising lack of sleep adds weight'
It is not surprising that research has linked lack of sleep to weight gain in children, according to Tam Fry, chairman of the Child Growth Foundation.
Mr Fry suggested that failing to get enough sleep will affect hormones that relate to
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