Are you one of the many who's terrified of having surgery?
Hundreds are just too scared yet hate being fat... what scares you? And how do you feel about diets - can they ever be as effective and long-lasting? ...
Heard the one about the woman who went to a surgeon for a gastric balloon. "And put helium in it," she ordered. "That's the only way I am going to get any lighter!"
New research published by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) shows that while 9 out of 10 people are aware that salt can damage their health, they do not why.
(08-02-2010)
Michael Dermody of Cosmetic Bliss had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy [VSG] in Sept. 2008. He is now 40Kg lighter and is free of the hypertension and other problems which led to his surgery.
(08-02-2010)
Breast reduction for men is the fastest growing part of the cosmetic surgery industry for the second year running, plastic surgeons have said.
(05-02-2010)
A plan to halve the number of smokers in England over the next 10 years has been unveiled by ministers.The number of people smoking has fallen by a quarter in the past decade to 21%, and the proposed target is 10% by 2020.
(04-02-2010)
In a new study, the amount of calories selected by parents for their child's hypothetical meal at McDonald's restaurants were reduced by an average of 102 calories when the menus clearly showed the calories for each item.
(03-02-2010)
In a new study released today, the Audit Commission confirms that the health of under-fives has deteriorated in the past decade despite more than £10 billion spent with disappointing results. Nigel Denby, Grub4Life.org.uk’s founder blames the lack of basic nutrition standards and consistency in childcare with some providers spending less than 25p per child per day on food.
(03-02-2010)
Experts recommend that cholesterol screening should begin as early as 20 years of age because it is a key indicator of heart-attack risk, and should be rechecked at least once every five years.
(02-02-2010)
Hi, I’m Atul Srivastava. Welcome to Eco News! This is where I’ll give you top tips and information, as well as regular advice to help you save money and the environment.
(02-02-2010)
Eating a low-salt diet, when combined with other healthy eating choices and weight loss, may lower blood pressure as successfully as taking a blood pressure lowering tablet, a five-year-long US study has found.
(01-02-2010)
"All-you-can-drink" promotions could be banned and compulsory identity checks introduced under government proposals to crack down on alcohol abuse.
(29-01-2010)
A survey of eating habits among first year self-catering students showed that university lifestyle tends to lead to an increased consumption of fast foods.
(28-01-2010)
I was talking today to a young woman from Liverpool who was addicted to sunbeds (she reckons half of Liverpool women are!) She was shocked to be told that 95% of her face was "badly burned"...
on friday i had my 3rd fill i know have 6.9mils the restriction ive got is good. i think its just right now. today i cooked a very healthy dinner, nigela's cougons of sole with a yogart and dill...
Well, went to have my check up at the clinic today. Two years and two months since my band was put in. Lots of ups and a few downs since it was put in.The biggest up is having lost 8 stone...
Just a pound off last week, but as it's about that time in my monthly cycle I think I'll lose more next week. It's not been too hard, evenings and weekends are a bit hard but drinking skimmed...
I weighed this morning and was 14 stones and 4 lbs - so wonder if I can get those 5 pounds off by my birthday. It would be fabulous to get to 13 stone something. Havent been that weight...
well back up 2 11stone 3 , only 2 be expected i guess cos i been so bloody bad. :( really annoyed wit myself cos i was doing sooo good 2 :( o well back on the diet wagon 2day gna do more red days see...
I was talking today to a young woman from Liverpool who was addicted to sunbeds (she reckons half of Liverpool women are!) She was shocked to be told that 95% of her face was "badly burned"...
Well things are going along very nicely, I feel rather a fraud to be honest, I have been so lucky, my recovery went like a dream, the healing on the inside continues, though unless I actually stretch...
I know I promised to write regularly, but, well, I'm rubbish - sue me! It's now past a year since my Gastric Bypass Surgery at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and things are... strange, I...
Dance away your suffering & embrace the moments of joy..... on the floor of life!! All it takes for you to do is, to step on to the dance floor. There is no right or wrong time to put that first...
Hit a bit of a plateau with my continuing weight loss after Christmas. Had another fill on Saturday and have lost 5 pounds since - think this might be the ticket (ie good restriction)....
well it has been just over 4 weeks since my hernia repair, and am feeling loads better. Will go back to school next week, and hope that I get the extra help in the department, like I was told I...
i dont know whats the matter wit me i cant stop eating today !!!!!!!!!! its so annoying i really dont want to put on alot of weight this week but i know i am i feel soooo bloated and horrible....
3lbs to go and have lost eleven stone, my brain is struggling to keep up... I still look at and want to buy big size clothes, I look at the size 14 and think ''that will never fit me'', and well...
I'm currently off sick with a recurrence of an old back injury. I have to rest and take moderate exercise, which is mainly walking. The funny thing is, I'm losing weight steadily and toning up yet...
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New research published by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) shows that while 9 out of 10 people are aware that salt can damage their health, they do not why.
Michael Dermody of Cosmetic Bliss had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy [VSG] in Sept. 2008. He is now 40Kg lighter and is free of the hypertension and other problems which led to his surgery.
Breast reduction for men is the fastest growing part of the cosmetic surgery industry for the second year running, plastic surgeons have said.
A plan to halve the number of smokers in England over the next 10 years has been unveiled by ministers.The number of people smoking has fallen by a quarter in the past decade to 21%, and the proposed target is 10% by 2020.
In a new study, the amount of calories selected by parents for their child's hypothetical meal at McDonald's restaurants were reduced by an average of 102 calories when the menus clearly showed the calories for each item.
In a new study released today, the Audit Commission confirms that the health of under-fives has deteriorated in the past decade despite more than £10 billion spent with disappointing results. Nigel Denby, Grub4Life.org.uk’s founder blames the lack of basic nutrition standards and consistency in childcare with some providers spending less than 25p per child per day on food.
Experts recommend that cholesterol screening should begin as early as 20 years of age because it is a key indicator of heart-attack risk, and should be rechecked at least once every five years.
Hi, I’m Atul Srivastava. Welcome to Eco News! This is where I’ll give you top tips and information, as well as regular advice to help you save money and the environment.
Eating a low-salt diet, when combined with other healthy eating choices and weight loss, may lower blood pressure as successfully as taking a blood pressure lowering tablet, a five-year-long US study has found.
Michelle Obama wants you to know she understands the lure of the pizza.
Overweight increases the risk of developing a common and virulent form of kidney cancer, a new study finds.
The NHS has come under fire for undermining the fight against obesity by allowing Burger King restaurants inside hospitals.
"All-you-can-drink" promotions could be banned and compulsory identity checks introduced under government proposals to crack down on alcohol abuse.
A survey of eating habits among first year self-catering students showed that university lifestyle tends to lead to an increased consumption of fast foods.
