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Survey reveals women 'pressurised' to lose post-baby weight
Women feel pressure to lose weight after giving birth and celebrity mothers are adding to feelings of inadequacy among new mums, according … read more.
Nutritionist recommends fruit and veg in winter
People should eat warm food during the winter and increase the amount of fruit and vegetables in their diet, according to Yvonne … read more.
Diabetics warned 'eat well to avoid heart disease'
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has warned diabetics of the importance of adopting a healthy diet to reduce the risk of developing … read more.
Developing world warned of 'obesity epidemic'
Global policy group, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has called for a "multiple intervention strategy" to halt an obesity epidemic spreading to developing countries.
In a report published in the
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Alesha Dixon: 'Eat well and in moderation'
Singer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon has said in an interview with Closer magazine that she avoids diets, and eats "well" instead.
The 32-year-old said that she spends approximately £80 per week on food and
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Study shows obese children likely to get bigger
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Jama) has revealed that children who are obese are more likely to become severely obese in adulthood.
The research showed that women were at greater risk of becoming
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Cholesterol charity backs chocolate in diet
Consuming dark chocolate may be beneficial to a person's health as it could contain a substance which stops fatty deposits forming in the arteries, Heart UK has said.
Linda Main, dietetic advisor for Heart UK - The Cholesterol Charity,
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Obese arthritic patients 'suffer the most'
Europeans who are obese and also suffer with arthritis have the worst physical quality of life, according to The National Health and Wellness Survey (NHWS) conducted by Kantar Health.
The report also revealed that patients who are obese
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