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Government minister suggests no buggies for kids over 3
In a bid to curb rising obesity rates, the government has urged parents of young children to encourage their offspring to walk, rather than pushing them in a buggy.
The call has come from Anne Milton, public health minister, who has
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Research exposes women who prefer drinking booze to eating
Women are reducing the amount of calories they consume in order to allow them to drink more alcohol, researchers at the University of Missouri have revealed.
The study showed that some 16 per cent of college students who were questioned
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Nutritionist advises food education from childhood
It is easier to teach children about good nutrition, than it is to change an adult's eating habits, according to Helena Oades, nutritionist for … read more.
MPs consider new binge drinking limit
MPs are considering introducing guidelines over a new maximum daily alcohol limit in order to encourage people not to binge drink.
Speaking to ministers, Nick Heather, professor of alcohol and drug studies at Northumbria University, said
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Obese teenage girls at risk from high blood pressure
Being severely overweight poses greater health risks to teenage girls than it does to boys, according to research from the University of California.
The study revealed that obese female teenagers were nine times more likely to develop high
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Polyphenols in fruit and veg bring significant health benefits
Diets rich in fruit and vegetables are a great source of polyphenols, chemicals that bring a whole range of health benefits.
According to Heart UK – The Cholesterol Charity, these diverse compounds, which are found in plants, include
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Time to look at diet as govt warns Brits eat 5bn calories too many
Today the government announced that the British diet is a whopping five billion calories more than it should be.
Which is easy to
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Watch out for diet drinks if you're serious about losing weight
Drinks are often ignored when trying to lose weight, but new research by the University of North Carolina in the US should make you take … read more.
Keep active without 'exercise', expert advises
A good fitness regime is vital for achieving steady read more.
Balanced diet is 'essential' when trying to lose weight
When looking to go on a diet to shed some extra pounds there are many things to consider, advises Dr Carina Norris.
First and
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Eat your greens! says new research
Great nutrition is vital to every weight … read more.
Strict wedding day goals can lead to extra weight gain, study shows
Brides desperate to lose weight before their big day are more likely to gain it back after just six months, a new study shows.
Of
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