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Over 45s facing health crisis, Bupa International warns
Bupa International has warned that Britons aged between 45 and 55 are facing a crisis regarding their health as there is a higher range of obesity among this age group than in more than 12 countries, according to its research.
Dr Sneh... -
Nutrition consultant urges caution over diet and cancer link
Research from Marshall University School of Medicine in the US has linked walnuts to a reduction in the perceived risk of developing breast cancer.
The study, which was published in the journal, found that giving mice walnuts as part... -
Fish not a key part of British diet, expert suggests
Meat takes precedence over fish in the everyday diets of Britons, according to Peter Clough, technical director at Efamol Ltd.
He explained that people wrongly believe that fish is difficult to cook and have a misconception that it is... -
Arthritis Care warns of osteoarthritis epidemic among the overweight
Younger people who are overweight are at risk from developing osteoarthritis, according to Neil Betteridge, chief executive of Arthritis Care.
Mr Betteridge has suggested that "radical" action needs to be taken over the obesity... -
Gut problems can be aggravated by certain foods, doctor warns
Anyone who has a sensitive gut should avoid certain foods which may aggravate the condition further.
That is according to Dr Nick Read, expert gastroenterologist, who has said that stress can also be a trigger for having... -
Bread packed with salt, research reveals
Research by the Consensus Action on Salt and Health has revealed that some loaves of bread contain as much salt per slice as that found in a packet of crisps.
The study revealed that some bread does not have a label outlining its... -
Researchers suggests potatoes good for blood pressure
Eating potatoes as part of a daily diet can help to lower blood pressure and consuming two portions a day will not lead to weight...
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Probiotics in diet can help ease anxiety, research suggests
Adding probiotic yoghurt to a person's diet could help improve the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Sugar triggers addiction response in brain, research shows
The reward system in the brain that produces dopamine, which results in feelings of pleasure, can be overridden by substances such as alcohol and food that contains sugar.
When this occurs, the feelings of reward are so intense that people... -
Heart UK: Limit saturated fat intake to 20g per day
It is OK to eat chocolate as long as people reduce the amount of saturated fat they have in their diet to compensate for it.
That...