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Regular drinking 'affects weight loss efforts'
People who are trying to lose weight should avoid drinking alcohol, an expert has advised.
A poll of 1,000 adults, conducted by
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Exercise 'more effective when accompanied by healthy diet'
Your exercise regime is likely to be more effective if you support it by maintaining a healthy diet, an expert has said.
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Baby-led weaning 'promotes healthy food preferences'
Babies who are weaned using solid finger food are more likely to prefer healthier foods as children than those given spoon-fed purees, a study has found.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham studied the impact of weaning style on the
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Survey reveals poor awareness of alcohol dangers
The majority of Britons are unaware of the links between exceeding alcohol guidelines and serious illnesses, a survey has revealed.
YouGov polled 2,123 adults on behalf of the Department of Health and found that 85 per cent of people did
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Scientists link gene to preference for fatty foods
People with certain versions of the CD36 gene may have an above-average liking for high-fat foods, a study in the journal Obesity suggests.
According to scientists at Pennsylvania State University, some people's genetic make-up may
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Sugar 'should be controlled like tobacco'
The amount of sugar in the population's diet should be controlled in the same way as tobacco to protect public health, it has been … read more.
Decaffeinated coffee 'may improve memory function'
People with type-2 diabetes may be able to improve their memory by drinking decaffeinated coffee as part of their daily diet, a study … read more.
People-pleasers 'more likely to overeat'
People who go out of their way to make others feel comfortable in certain social situations often end up overeating, a study suggests.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in the US discovered that some people eat in response to
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Diet soft drinks linked to heart risk
People who regularly consume diet soft drinks may be harming their health, new research suggests.
Scientists at the University of
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Cutting calories may be best weight loss approach
Cutting back on calories appears to be one of the best ways to lose weight, regardless of what food groups the calories come from, research … read more.