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sugary drinks warning for gout sufferers supports 50 year old theory, says arthritis charity

Recent research reported in the British Medical Journal* found that consuming sugary drinks can increase the risk of men developing gout, a form of arthritis.
(14-05-2008)

contrary to belief, new poll reveals British women are happy with their weight and won’t diet for their partner

Bio-Synergy, unveils startling survey results which demonstrate that British women are confident in how they look. The survey reveals that 64% of female adult respondents aged 16+ are comfortable with their current weight and interestingly, when it comes to relationships,
(13-05-2008)

The Children’s Society and Manchester United invite families to get football fit with an exclusive health guide

Get your family fit and healthy with ‘Shaping Up’, the first ever online guide full of family-friendly healthy living tips and advice from The Children’s Society and Manchester United.
(01-05-2008)

Obesity Worsens Impact of Asthma

Obesity can worsen the impact of asthma and may also mask its severity in standard tests, according to researchers in New Zealand, who studied lung function in asthmatic women with a range of body mass indexes (BMIs).
(01-05-2008)

NHS Direct Launches Medicines Health Zone

NHS Direct has this week launched a medicines health zone on its website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk - an in-depth guide to medicines, prescriptions, immunisation, contraception and more!
(01-05-2008)

Schools that cut fat and sugar saw dramatic results

Schools that get rid of high-fat snacks and soda may see quick results in the battle to prevent children from becoming overweight, new research shows.
(23-04-2008)

I'm having a fat day

Dieters who fluctuate from day-to-day between eating high and low calorie meals feel dissatisfied with their body image. By contrast, dieters who, from day-to-day, eat meals of similar calories feel better about their body image.
(18-04-2008)

Healthier Weight launches 30 minute, non invasive gastric balloon procedure

One of the UK’s leading medical weight loss companies is offering a quick, effective and non-invasive procedure that can bring about rapid and safe weight loss.
(18-04-2008)

Survey shows rise in child dieting

The number of schoolboys who have been on a diet has jumped almost 50% in recent years, according to a new survey.
(18-04-2008)

Headteacher wants supermarket help to tackle junk food

A FRUSTRATED headteacher has called for a supermarket giant to help in his quest to eliminate junk food from school grounds.
(14-04-2008)

Size zero models fuel the rise in eating disorders

With constant images of stick-thin, size-zero models, tiny-waisted pop princesses and actresses is putting young girls’ health at risk and fuelling the rise in eating disorders, according to Professor Janet Treasure of the Eating Disorders Research Unit at Kings College London.
(11-04-2008)

Less Sleep, More TV Leads to Overweight Infants and Toddlers

Infants and toddlers who sleep less than 12 hours a day are twice as likely to become overweight by age 3 than children who sleep longer.
(11-04-2008)

More fast food means greater bmi

Temple researchers present findings at the North American Association for the Study of Obesity's 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans
(11-04-2008)

A Larger Abdomen in Midlife Increases Risk of Dementia

People in their 40s with larger stomachs have a higher risk for dementia when they reach their 70s, according to a study published in the March 26, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
(02-04-2008)

NICE guideline will help women with diabetes plan for a healthy pregnancy and baby

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Women’s and Children’s Health have today (26 March 2008) issued guidance providing clear and consistent advice to doctors and midwives on how to help women with diabetes manage their condition when they are preparing to conceive, after they have given birth and in the cycle towards their next pregnancy.
(01-04-2008)
 
Hi! I've just become patron of the National Obesity Forum and on my first weekend...
.... I was contacted by Radio 5 and BBC Belfast who wanted to know what I thought of the case of Marie Parker, a lady who has been a bus driver for many years in Gloucestershire - and who applied for...
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It's been a while......
......since I updated my blog, so here I am again.For myself, I am a little bit over what I want to be at the moment. Too many holidays! I only want to lose the 8lbs that I am over. I know what to do...
Euphoria has gone
I didnt put an entry in last week as I had put 3 pounds on. I had been out with my ex colleagues for lunch so expected it. This week that 3 pounds is off.  I would have liked if another 2 had...
hello
well its ben a while since i did a blog on here...where do i start??okay due to me putting on muscle with the weights down at the gym ive decided to cut the weights and concentrate purely on cardio. i...
Celebrity Plus Size Designers
The last couple of years has seen an increase in the number of celebrity designers - either going solo or designing for well known high street stores. Kate Moss, Lily Allen, Jodie Kidd to name a few -...
happy
weight coming off nicely i will soon be in a size 14 i started september at a size 30
1st Fill
Had my 1st Fill on the 9th May, my band is a 7ml and Sharon put in 3ml, felt restriction straight away!! Its now 13th May, can manage small amount of food, had a problem with Spagetti Bolognaise last...
I have decided.
I am pretty sure I want to go to Belgum to Dr. Dillmans Sint Jans hospital and have the gastric band. I have heard a ton of good feedback about him and the service provided. They will be doing...
Got my Date for my Bypass
Hi everybodyJust to let you know I am over the moon as I got my date for my bypass today.  It will be on the 12th June and my pre op is on the 23rd May.  I am so excited.  I hope other...
Lost some More
Don't eat much, but still losing well!
Wine Smoothies....yumm
Had a fab weekend, my daughter was 3 on Friday.  Thursday we went to the zoo (I got asked to leave the cafeteria because I was drinking a Slim Fast shake that wasnt purchased there) but apart...
OFF TO THE SUN
HI BANDERS HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL I'VE HAD A VERY SLOW CHANGE IN MY WEIGHT AND A QUITE A BIT OF BEING SICK LAST WEEK... NOW UNDER CONTROL AGAIN... I AM OFF TO SPAIN FOR 12 DAYS SO LOOKING...
Starting again
Hey Guys,Hope everyones doing well. Stepped on the scales last week to see the pointer moving in the wrong direction ! Restriction is'nt what it should be, so I need to pull my socks up  and get...
Gastric Band
Well its finally going to happen, I am having my gastric band fitted on Friday 16th May!!!!!!!!!I am feeling nervous, and I have been hungry for just over a week now as I am on a very low calorie...
So sad.
I am so down about my weight I really want to have the gastric band fitted. I am going to talk to my hubby about it tonight. It is so hard because I stay home and look after my two daughters so it is...
DIETING WITH BUDDIES
AFTER GAINING 4LBS LAST WEEK, I WEIGHED MYSELF TODAY AND HAVE LOST 2LBS SO I AM PLEASED WITH THAT. NICE TO SEE THE SCALES GOING DOWNWARDS ONCE AGAIN. HOPEFULLY THIS TIME I CAN PERSEVERE AND KEEP...
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