Category Archives: Obesity

Get active your way

Posted on September 17th, 2012

There are many ways that busy mums, families, young people, office workers and older adults can build physical activity into their lives. Being physically active is easier than you think, especially if you make activity part of your daily routine. Tips for being active Pick activities you like and that fit easily into your daily routine. Work [...]

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HEART UK ‘EXTREMELY CONCERNED’ BY RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTING CHOLESTEROL IGNORANCE

Posted on September 17th, 2012

MAIDENHEAD, September 17, 2012 – HEART UK Chief Executive Jules Payne fears that many thousands of people across the UK are unwittingly at risk from raised cholesterol, following a survey conducted ahead of National Cholesterol Week, which starts today. Nearly a third of respondents were unaware that high cholesterol could be inherited, the most common [...]

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Benefits of exercise

Posted on September 14th, 2012

  Step right up! It’s the miracle cure we’ve all been waiting for. It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%. It’s free, easy to take, has an immediate effect and you don’t need a [...]

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The benefits of spinning

Posted on May 22nd, 2012

When I first heard about this exercise routine I had strange images of plates whizzing around on tall bendy sticks. So thanks to yahoo, I know understand the programme and it’s health beneifts. Still not sure? Then see here >>>

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Instant Flat Belly Tip #3 – Facilitate Elimination

Posted on May 2nd, 2012

Guest post written by Ling Wong – founder and owner of Thoughts For Foods Holistic Health http://www.thoughts4foods.com Facilitating elimination can help get rid of “dead weight” that is bogging you down. Here are a few things you can do to help “move things along”: – Drink fresh juice of carrot and apple to aid colon [...]

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The one minute workout: Is it as good as it sounds?

Posted on March 29th, 2012

If you haven’t heard already, there’s a new controversy in the exercise mainstream. Recently, a BBC Horizon episode: The Truth About Exercise told us that we could do away with the recommended 30 mins of daily cardio in favour of 3 minutes of exercise a week. Source yahoo.co.uk – read the full article here >>>

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How to lose weight all day long

Posted on March 26th, 2012

Every day is packed full of opportunities to maximise your weight loss potential.  The trick is to understand exactly when those opportunities occur and what to do about them.  So here’s our guide to successful slimming round the clock. Source yahoo.co.uk – read the full article here >>>

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Calories to be capped and cut

Posted on March 26th, 2012

The country’s biggest supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation’s daily diet, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. Asda, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, Coca-Cola Great Britain, Kerry Foods, Kraft, Mars, Nestle, PepsiCo, Premier Foods, Unilever, Beefeater (Whitbread), Subway and [...]

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Instant Flat Belly Tip #2 – Reduce Fluid Retention

Posted on March 22nd, 2012

Guest post written by Ling Wong – founder and owner of Thoughts For Foods Holistic Health http://www.thoughts4foods.com   You can easily gain 3 – 5 pounds, even a dress size, if you are experiencing water retention. For most women, hormonal fluctuation is the main cause of fluid retention. Although you may not be able to [...]

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Mouse ‘fat gene’ gives clues on weight gain

Posted on March 20th, 2012

“The secret to staying slim may be all in your genes,” the Daily Mail has today reported, adding that scientists have uncovered a “greedy gene that makes you eat more even when you are full”. Before any dieters lose hope and reach for the nearest biscuit, it’s important to note that this news is based [...]

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