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Maintain healthy diet to boost skin and hair
People with poor skin and hair may be able to improve their condition by maintaining a healthy diet, an expert has claimed.
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Dawn French reveals weight loss secrets
Comedienne Dawn French has shared the techniques behind her successful weight loss during a live TV interview.
The 54-year-old -
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Soft drinks linked to asthma
People who drink large quantities of soft drinks appear to be more likely to develop asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study has found.
Researchers at the University of Adelaide questioned 16,907 people, aged 16
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Could dessert for breakfast aid weight loss?
Dieters are aware of the risks posed by eating too many sweet treats, but controversial new research suggests a dessert first thing in the morning could actually be beneficial.
Scientists at Tel Aviv University conducted a 32-week study
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Regular drinking 'affects weight loss efforts'
People who are trying to lose weight should avoid drinking alcohol, an expert has advised.
A poll of 1,000 adults, conducted by
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Exercise 'more effective when accompanied by healthy diet'
Your exercise regime is likely to be more effective if you support it by maintaining a healthy diet, an expert has said.
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Baby-led weaning 'promotes healthy food preferences'
Babies who are weaned using solid finger food are more likely to prefer healthier foods as children than those given spoon-fed purees, a study has found.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham studied the impact of weaning style on the
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Survey reveals poor awareness of alcohol dangers
The majority of Britons are unaware of the links between exceeding alcohol guidelines and serious illnesses, a survey has revealed.
YouGov polled 2,123 adults on behalf of the Department of Health and found that 85 per cent of people did
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Scientists link gene to preference for fatty foods
People with certain versions of the CD36 gene may have an above-average liking for high-fat foods, a study in the journal Obesity suggests.
According to scientists at Pennsylvania State University, some people's genetic make-up may
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Sugar 'should be controlled like tobacco'
The amount of sugar in the population's diet should be controlled in the same way as tobacco to protect public health, it has been … read more.
Decaffeinated coffee 'may improve memory function'
People with type-2 diabetes may be able to improve their memory by drinking decaffeinated coffee as part of their daily diet, a study … read more.
People-pleasers 'more likely to overeat'
People who go out of their way to make others feel comfortable in certain social situations often end up overeating, a study suggests.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in the US discovered that some people eat in response to
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