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Research reveals dangers of even modest abdominal fat
A research project from the Mayo Clinic which examined the health of more than 15,000 people with coronary heart disease revealed that people who carry even a modest amount of weight around their waist are at higher risk of death.
The
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National Obesity Forum supports supermarket weight-loss tours
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to teaching families about healthy eating, according to Tam Fry, spokesman for the National Obesity … read more.
Alzheimer's Society: 'Weight management is important'
The Alzheimer's Society has suggested that the most effective way to reduce the risk of dementia is to live within a healthy weight range, as opposed to following a specific read more.
Consultant warns 'employers must protect staff health'
Employers in the UK are not doing enough to promote the health and wellbeing of their staff, especially when compared to the rest of Europe.
That is according to Hermie Hogg, a health and wellbeing consultant, who has suggested that on the
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Curb on benefits for obese 'may be salvation'
The restriction of disability allowance may help some people who are obese to gain control of their weight and enter the job market again, according to Tam Fry, spokesman for the National Obesity Forum.
Mr Fry suggested that while the
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Study links obesity to vitamin D deficiency in adolescents
A study by researchers from Hasbro Children's Hospital has found a link between obesity in adolescence and vitamin D deficiency.
Zeev Harel, lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, said that
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Natural England: 'Walking boosts brain power'
Walking is not just an effective way to build fitness into everyday life; it can be good for mental as well as physical health, according to Natural … read more.
Fitness expert: 'Estimate 9 months to lose baby weight'
Women should consider nine months as a realistic time scale for losing pregnancy weight, according to Steve Halsall, fitness expert and … read more.
Cayenne pepper may help shed lbs
Researchers at Purdue University have revealed that adding cayenne pepper to meals can help to curb appetite and burn calories.
Richard Mattes, professor of foods and read more.
Five-a-day for 42p, research reveals
Research conducted by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has suggested that people can still eat a healthy diet, which is rich in fruit … read more.
Cindy Crawford suggests models are thinner now
Former model and actress Cindy Crawford has suggested that women who are modelling today are expected to be thinner than when her career was at its peak.
The 45-year-old implied that it is no longer acceptable to be a UK size ten if you
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Fake diet websites crackdown
Some ten companies have been accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of using so-called news websites to promote acai berry weight-loss products.
According to the US consumer protection organisation, these companies are making
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