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Irish Heart Foundation advises managing weight
No matter what age a person is, they can cut their chances of developing heart disease by eating a healthy diet and exercising for a … read more.
Child Growth Foundation: 'Not surprising lack of sleep adds weight'
It is not surprising that research has linked lack of sleep to weight gain in children, according to Tam Fry, chairman of the Child Growth Foundation.
Mr Fry suggested that failing to get enough sleep will affect hormones that relate to
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High-fat diet during pregnancy increases chance of stillbirth
Expectant mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy are more likely to have a stillbirth, according to new … read more.
'Numerous factors' contribute to obesity
A range of factors contribute to the onset of childhood obesity, according to researchers.
Illinois scientists from a range of disciplines have teamed up to collect and analyse two generations of data on around 400 families and they are
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Eating fruit will not 'slow weight loss'
Eating fruit on a daily basis will not result in consumers putting on extra weight, according to an industry expert.
Leslie Beck, a Canadian health expert and nutritionist, dismissed claims that fruits provide too many carbohydrates and
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Study: Obesity linked to increase risk of fatty liver
Consumers who are overweight and resistant to insulin are more likely to develop a fatty liver, according to new research.
Previously, it was thought that alcohol was the main cause of the condition, with doctors suggesting that over a
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Experts warn of caffeine-laden drinks for children
Research by the American Academy of Paediatrics' Committee on Nutrition has revealed that energy drinks may be dangerous when consumed by children … read more.
Johns Hopkins University recommend low-carb diets
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have suggested that overweight people should not be concerned about choosing a low-carbohydrate read more.
Professor: 'Exercise may be as good as chemotherapy'
Evidence suggests that increasing the amount of physical exercise an individual gets could help in the fight against cancer, according to professor Tim Oliver, founder of Orchid, the male cancer charity.
Professor Oliver explained that
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Doctor: 'Employers should encourage healthy eating'
Employers could do more to encourage a healthier workforce including educating employees about making healthy food and lifestyle choices, according to Dr Peter Mace, assistant medical director of Bupa.
Dr Mace suggested that employers
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Exercise encourages healthy eating, expert states
Exercise encourages people to eat healthily, according to Gina Hemmings, fitness and beauty expert.
Ms Hemmings suggested that people are more
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RHS: 'Gardening is good for physical wellbeing'
Gardening is good for peoples' mental and physical wellbeing and is a good way to keep physically fit, according to Dr Roger Williams, head of science at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
Dr Williams suggested that anyone can
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