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Increase in cancer rates linked to obesity
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has suggested that cancer rates are worse in developed countries which have higher levels of obesity, alcohol intake and inactivity.
According to figures released by the WCRF, the UK ranks 12th out of
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Excess fat is cancer risk, World Cancer Research Fund states
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has advised people that there is "convincing evidence" that being overweight and obese is a risk factor for developing cancer.
According to the WCRF, people should aim to be "as lean as
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Heart UK: Fruit and veg stops unhealthy snacking
Eating a healthy diet, which includes fruit and vegetables, cuts the risk of coronary heart disease and helps control people's weight, … read more.
Research suggests diets in pregnancy bad for baby's brain
Dieting during the early stages of pregnancy may have a negative impact on the brain of an unborn child, researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Centre have revealed.
The study, which examined the effects of eating less
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BHF recommends 8 portions fruit and veg daily
People should look to increase their daily fruit and vegetable intake beyond the government's five a day recommendation if they are to maximise the health benefits, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said.
According to a study
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Research reveals the gut may control obesity
Bacteria which live in the intestines may play a role in helping to treat obesity and diabetes, according to research published in the journal for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
Richard
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Walking cuts obesity and diabetes risk
Walking can help people to stay slim and may ward off obesity and diabetes, according to research conducted by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
The study,
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BDA advocates portion control and a varied diet
A quick-fix solution to weight loss is not going to work and people need to read more.
Organic milk lower in saturated fat
Organic milk contains less saturated fat than standard milk and is therefore a healthier option, according to researchers at Newcastle University.
The research, which was published in Journal of Dairy Science, revealed that organic milk
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National Obesity Forum: 'Exercise stops comfort eating'
Exercise is a good way to combat stress and helps people to avoid falling into a trap of comfort eating, which can lead to weight gain, Tam Fry from the National Obesity Forum (NOF) has said.
Mr Fry explained that stress and having a busy
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Expert reveals skin needs red fruit
The key to a good complexion is to eat a diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants, according to Sally Penford, education manager for the … read more.