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Extreme dieter takes home Biggest Loser title
A 48-year-old mother-of-two has been named the winner of US reality weight loss show Biggest Loser.
Starting the diet competition at 257 pounds, Helen Phillips managed to lose 140 pounds in total, earning her a $250,000 (£165,125)
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Hypno-diets helping Brits lose weight
More and more A-list celebrities are turning to holistic weight loss techniques in a bid to stay slim, experts say.
Body-conscious stars such as Madonna, Jessica Alba, Lily Allen and Geri Haliwell are all reportedly fans of hypnosis and
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More Brits turning to homegrown produce
Homegrown fruit and vegetables are becoming increasingly popular among Brits looking to reduce costs in the current financial climate, statistics show.
According to Dobbies Garden Centres, sales of their Grow Your Own range have soared by
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Omega-3 fats linked to healthier eyes
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and low in trans fats could help reduce the risk of age-related eye disease, new reports suggest.
Research published in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology found that regular consumption of fish,
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Jamie Oliver to tackle US diets
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to transform the American diet with a new healthy eating campaign across the pond.
The Naked Chef will team up with US presenter and producer Ryan Seacrest to launch a nationwide health overall by
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BB star talks diets and diet pills
Former Big Brother (BB) housemate Kinga Karolczak has opened up about her experiences of quick-fix diet plans and trying the new diet pill Alli in a bid to slim down.
In a recent interview with the News of the World's Fabulous magazine,
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Vibration plates effective as part of weight loss diet plans
Vibration plate exercise machines can offer slimmers effective weight loss help and reduce excess abdominal fat, which increases health risks, according to new research.
The findings indicated that overweight people who used the fitness
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London mayor vows to fight the flab this summer
London mayor Boris Johnson has vowed to count the calories and get more active over the summer after viewing his bulging waistline from a third-person perspective.
The Old Etonian made his comments while on a visit to Madame Tussauds,
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PE classes 'not enough to fight childhood obesity'
Simply ensuring children exercise at school isn't enough to solve the growing problem of obesity, it has been claimed.
With around one in five British children currently believed to be obese, new research presented European Congress on
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Heart attacks falling across Scotland, figures show
The number of Scottish adults suffering from heart attacks has fallen by around one fifth in just five years, new figures show.
New statistics obtained by the Liberal Democrats revealed that some 7,326 people were admitted to hospital
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Consumers 'need single system of food labelling'
A single system of labelling food needs to be adopted by retailers and manufacturers in order to reduce confusion among consumers, a new report has stated.
The advice comes after research funded by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) found
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Phil and Fern reveal secrets of 'gluten-free' diet
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery has cited a gluten-free diet as a major reason for his good health and happy family life.
With around one in 100 Britons believed to suffer from some degree of coeliac disease, the 46-year-old, who is married
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