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Winning the Fat War by Anne Diamond
Winning the Fat War by Anne Diamond published January 14th 2009 by Capstone, a Wiley Company,  £12.99  Paperback Original - To ...
 


How do you fancy being charged a fat tax next time you're booking an airline ticket? Ryanair will do just that if you're over 15 stone( women) or over 20 stones (man). But is it fair? See my video blog and VOTE NOW in the news section.

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Eco-Atkins diet suggests reducing heart attacks and stroke

A small, month-long study at St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto in Ontario, of the so-called Eco-Atkins diet, which stresses plant proteins, worked better than a high-carb diet at reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein or LDL, which raises the risks of heart attacks and stroke and showed signs of lowering blood pressure.
(03-07-2009)

Which? gives salads a dressing down

Which? has found that the average pre-prepared salad sold in UK supermarkets is almost as loaded with calories and fat as a burger – largely because of their dressings.
(02-07-2009)

Diabetes warning signs detected

Body chemistry changes that lead to type 2 diabetes begin several years before symptoms become apparent, research has shown.
(02-07-2009)

North-south divide on alcohol abuse evident in hospital admissions

The north-west and Tyneside have the highest level of alcohol-related illness in England.
(01-07-2009)

Women over 30 who exercise more than an hour a week reduce risk of breast cancer

Women over the age of 30 who exercise for more than an hour a week could reduce their risk of getting breast cancer, according to a new medical study.
(30-06-2009)

Vitamin D linked to successful weight loss with dieting

Increased intakes of vitamin D may improve weight loss while following a calorie-restricted diet, according to new findings from the US.
(29-06-2009)

Healthy diet may boost men's fertility

Men who eat healthier diets may also have healthier sperm, new research from Spain shows.
(26-06-2009)

Do you want to live longer? Then put on weight

Those of us carrying around a few extra pounds should take heart - the slightly overweight seem to live longer than those of 'healthy' weight.
(25-06-2009)

WLS 'raises fracture risk'

The results of the study show that patients who have had bariatric surgery have a two-fold risk in developing a fracture or sustaining a fracture as compared to the normal population.
(24-06-2009)

Stay at home Brits rely on Satellite TV

Square-eyed Brits are more likely to cut back on holidays, eating out and home improvements than surrender their satellite TV subscriptions, according to new research.
(19-06-2009)

Is meat labelled as ‘British’ always reared and produced in the UK?

Do you know where the meat you buy comes from? Log on to a WebTV show with Ruth Langsford to get the facts on food labelling. Chat date: 23rd June 3pm
(18-06-2009)

war time food ethics cookery school teaches students not to take food for granted

Award-winning cookery school, Eckington Manor, is offering courses with a difference this summer. Aimed exclusively at young cooks, the courses will teach children the reality of where food comes from, why shopping locally is best and ways to ensure nothing goes to waste.
(12-06-2009)

Adult-onset hayfever sweeping the nation

New research from Boots finds that, contrary to popular belief, most people don’t suffer their first incidence of hayfever as a child, but shockingly at almost 30 years old[1].
(12-06-2009)

Chantenay Carrots: the Natural Remedy for After-Sun Skin Care

New research has shown that eating just a handful of sweet and crunchy Chantenay carrots every day can help protect our skin and fight the effects of sun damage.
(11-06-2009)

Brits adopt retro chic eating habits to beat the recession

As summer finally arrives, research released highlights that June, rather than January, is actually the month when Brits become most health conscious,
(11-06-2009)
 
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