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An apple-a-day almost as good as statins for cardiovascular health

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Luke Warburton

An apple-a-day really could keep the doctor away, as the old saying goes, after Oxford University scientists found that eating one apple each day could be comparable to taking a statin in the battle to stave off heart attacks and … Continue reading →

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Obesity crisis worsens as 11-year-old boy reaches 24 stone

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Sarah Smith

England’s childhood obesity epidemic could be much worse than first thought following the publication of alarming NHS statistics which show that seven school children have tipped the scales at over 20 stone. The figures come from the National Child Measurement … Continue reading →

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Almost 80% of adults don’t do enough exercise

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Luke Warburton

Nearly eight out of every 10 adults in England may not be getting enough exercise each week and putting their health at risk. This worrying statistic comes from a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and conducted … Continue reading →

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Healthier people should receive priority healthcare, says think-tank

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sarah Smith

A think-tank organisation yesterday spoke of their belief that patients who adhere to a healthy lifestyle that is low in dietary fat and engage in regularly exercise should be placed at the top of NHS waiting lists for operations. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Calls for tax on fizzy drinks to ease UK obesity epidemic

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Luke Warburton

Doctors have spoken out on ways that the UK obesity epidemic could be tackled as Brits continue to pile on the pounds. They are calling for fizzy drinks to be heavily taxed, the number of fast food outlets close by … Continue reading →

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