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? ...
Links beween obesity & cardiovascular disease more complex than first thought - more research needed!
Obesity rates have escalated dramatically in the last several decades and the condition negatively affects health, but its connection to conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) is complex and not fully understood. In the March issue of the Journal of Investigative Medicine experts say more research is needed to discover the links between obesity and CVD, with particular attention to biological differences between women and men.
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Free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, Genius Gluten-Free White bread and Genius Gluten-Free Brown bread is stocked nationwide in Sainsburys, Tescos, Asda, and Waitrose.
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A simple phone call seems to be the ideal gift this Mother's Day, a new study of more than 1,000 mums by the UK's leading mobile phone comparison website has revealed.
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A major new campaign aimed at improving Scotland's health record was launched recently. Active Nation, part of the games legacy for Scotland, will use the inspirational affect of the 2014 Commonwealth Games to motivate Scots to increase their physical activity and live longer healthier lives.
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Investment in cycling has improved the public’s health in six Cycling Demonstration Towns – and has had a positive impact on its most inactive citizens according to new statistics published recently.
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Forthcoming Events:- Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. The most popular in London is the Soho Green Drinks. Further details at: www.greendrinks.org
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High intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study. Dietary fat in general was also associated with a 40 per cent increased risk, compared to women who ate the least amount.
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Many soups sold in high street cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group has warned. Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said 25% of 575 types of soup it analysed failed to meet Food Standards Agency targets on salt content.
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When it comes to our health and wellbeing, Britain is a nation of ‘all talk and no action’ according to a survey for new online service NHS MidLifeCheck.
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Movie-goers should have more information about how many calories are in cinema snacks, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. The nutrition watchdog is concerned about the portion sizes of cinema snacks which are often high in fat, sugar or salt.
(06-03-2010)
The slimmers' group Weight Watchers has given its backing to McDonald's in a meal deal that has provoked outrage among anti-obesity campaigners. The restaurant group said its arrangement with Weight Watchers in New Zealand involved the placement of the slimming group’s logo on the packaging of three McDonald's meals.
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Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may alter the function of the brain associated with working memory, according to results of a new study with healthy boys.
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Three diets - Mediterranean, low-fat and low-carbohydrate - are equally effective in helping reverse blocked arteries, say Israeli researchers.
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Free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, Genius Gluten-Free White bread and Genius Gluten-Free Brown bread is stocked nationwide in Sainsburys, Tescos, Asda, and Waitrose.
Campaigners claim intense lobbying has watered down proposals that could save millions of pounds
Peer pressure to drink to excess could be all in our minds according to a survey published for the Department of Health recently.
A simple phone call seems to be the ideal gift this Mother's Day, a new study of more than 1,000 mums by the UK's leading mobile phone comparison website has revealed.
A major new campaign aimed at improving Scotland's health record was launched recently. Active Nation, part of the games legacy for Scotland, will use the inspirational affect of the 2014 Commonwealth Games to motivate Scots to increase their physical activity and live longer healthier lives.
Investment in cycling has improved the public’s health in six Cycling Demonstration Towns – and has had a positive impact on its most inactive citizens according to new statistics published recently.
Forthcoming Events:- Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. The most popular in London is the Soho Green Drinks. Further details at: www.greendrinks.org
High intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women by 30 per cent, says a new study. Dietary fat in general was also associated with a 40 per cent increased risk, compared to women who ate the least amount.
Many soups sold in high street cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group has warned. Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said 25% of 575 types of soup it analysed failed to meet Food Standards Agency targets on salt content.
When it comes to our health and wellbeing, Britain is a nation of ‘all talk and no action’ according to a survey for new online service NHS MidLifeCheck.
Movie-goers should have more information about how many calories are in cinema snacks, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. The nutrition watchdog is concerned about the portion sizes of cinema snacks which are often high in fat, sugar or salt.
The government is being urged to promote the concept of a "healthy weight" to help guard against malnutrition as well as obesity.
The slimmers' group Weight Watchers has given its backing to McDonald's in a meal deal that has provoked outrage among anti-obesity campaigners. The restaurant group said its arrangement with Weight Watchers in New Zealand involved the placement of the slimming group’s logo on the packaging of three McDonald's meals.
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may alter the function of the brain associated with working memory, according to results of a new study with healthy boys.
Three diets - Mediterranean, low-fat and low-carbohydrate - are equally effective in helping reverse blocked arteries, say Israeli researchers.
