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Health Advisors are suggesting that everyone should limit the amount of TV they watch as a preventive measure against obesity. When sitting down for long periods of time you are not only expending energy but you are more likely to be increasing your calorie intake too. People are more likely to snack on high calorie […]
We’ve all heard the phrase “little and often” in relation to food, but research has proven that this also applies to exercise. Even taking a daily walk for just half an hour per day can help lower the risk of disease and improve mobility. Read more here.
When it comes to weight loss, researchers have found that sticking to a diet is far more important than the actual diet itself. A selection of diet trends that have been popular in recent years, including low fat and low carbohydrate eating plans, were trialled for a period of one year. The conclusion was; all […]
Health leaders are calling for the government to take further measures in the bid to reduce childhood obesity rates. How best to achieve this is undefined, but, the general consensus is; obesity treatment services must be better coordinated to ensure care is consistent throughout England. Statistics have suggested children living in the poorer areas of […]
Following a series of studies on mice, research suggests that a specific area of the brain might be responsible for an individual’s motivation towards physical exercise. Read the article here. This could have an impact on how heath professionals ‘prescribe’ exercise to treat patients with depression.
A report has suggested that GPs should prescribe fitness classes in local parks- which would also be an incentive to keep green spaces in shape. It would make formal exercise even more accessible to all. Read the article here.
Research has suggested a link between obesity and the risk of developing some of the most common cancers in the UK. Cancer of the uterus has the highest increased risk, followed by gallbladder, kidney and cervix. Read the full article here.
Health experts warn that under-fives are not getting enough exercise. Research suggests youngsters are generally much less active than they were 50 years ago and this can have a detrimental effect on overall health and development. Read the full article here.
We are all aware that fast food is unhealthy but a study in America suggests that we should be wary of the meals served in restaurants too. Not only do we lack control over the salt, fat and sugar added to our food when we dine out but we’re likely to get served less vegetables […]
Results from a recent study suggest that many of those who excel at sports also make exemplary students. Self-discipline, clear goals and a commitment to achieve are just some of the characteristics that top athletes and top academics have in common. Sports also nurture skills that can be transferred to the working world, for example, […]