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A recent Protein World ad caused a huge furore over its body image message. What do our experts think?
HCM issue 8 2015
The percentage of US adults who are obese increased in 2014 to reach 27.7 per cent – up
from 27.1 per cent in 2013 and 25.5 per cent in 2008, according to the Gallup-Healthways
Well-being Index study.
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30 Jan 2015
A pioneering Danish health scheme that enforces a series of strict lifestyle
changes is being touted as a potential solution to the global childhood obesity
epidemic.
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10 Nov 2014
At least one of the vaccines approved for use against COVID-19 could be less effective in obese
people,
according to a new study.
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10 Mar 2021
A leading leisure industry medical advisor has said doctors need to ditch
concerns about hurting obese patients’ feelings and be more proactive in
prescribing exercise and weight management programmes.
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11 Apr 2014
Britain is in the grip of a perilous health crisis, with the average person failing to
follow seven out of eight basic health guidelines, according to a new report.
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05 Aug 2014
Aston Villa players Thomas Sorensen and Craig Gardner have opened a new gym for children to tackle childhood obesity.
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01 May 2007
Harry Macmillan, chief executive of children's charity MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do it!) has called for a more collaborative approach to address child obesity in the UK.
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20 Sep 2011
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks tax,
including the rolling out of sports camps and daily mile initiatives.
news •
11 Jan 2017
Physical activity experts and other relevant stakeholders are being asked to submit their views on a
World Health Organisation (WHO) investigation into ending childhood obesity.
news •
23 Mar 2015
Physical inactivity is killing twice as many Europeans as obesity, according to a
landmark report from the University of Cambridge.
news •
15 Jan 2015
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption
that say adults and children from most countries in the world should roughly halve the
amount of sugar they eat to lower the risk of obesity and tooth decay.
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05 Mar 2015
In a boost to the gym and physical activity sector, the UK's deputy chief medical officer, Dr
Jenny Harries has called on Brits to get fit and lose weight this summer, in preparation for the
return of COVID-19 in the winter months.
news •
14 Jul 2020
Active Essex – part of the County Sports Partnership network – has launched a four-year
strategy to tackle issues around inactivity and change one million lives by getting its people
moving.
news •
29 Jun 2017
Around two thirds of the population of England are overweight according to a report published today by the House of Commons select committee on health.
news •
27 May 2004
Operator Places for People Leisure (PfPL) is working on
an innovative partnership with a London university,
gathering evidence to build the case for swimming to
be prescribed by GPs.
news •
16 Nov 2015
Without government action, economic growth will continue to be hampered by the rising cost
of obesity on society says a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
news •
21 Dec 2023
New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children
HCM issue 6 2015
Research into twins shows some obese people can still be healthy
HCM issue 11 2013
A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2016
You need to maintain a healthy weight as well as exercise, says new research from Sweden
HCM issue 3 2016
The founder of Too Fat to Run tells how her personal blog turned into a business with 40,000 followers
HCM issue 3 2017
Food addiction can scientifically contribute to the severity of obesity levels in the
general population, with a higher rate of addiction possibly contributing to
weight gain in women, a new study published by PLoS ONE has found.
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26 Sep 2013
Is fitness testing in UK primary schools the answer to the ticking timebomb of childhood inactivity and soaring obesity rates?
HCM issue 9 2015
Doctors from three medical bodies are urging the government to take immediate action to fight the obesity epidemic.
news •
12 Feb 2004
Public Health England (PHE) has kicked off a two-day Health X Hackathon event in
Manchester to seek innovative solutions to help children eat more healthily and be more
active.
news •
12 May 2016
Disney has decided to close its Healthy Habits exhibit that promoted healthy lifestyles at it's Epcot resort in Orlando, Florida, US.
news •
02 Mar 2012
Exercise should be considered as a core treatment for those suffering from arthritis caused by
wear-and-tear.
news •
24 Nov 2022
Is it time for health clubs to stop serving unhealthy food in their facilities?
HCM issue 9 2016
A new report has suggested that obesity alone may not be linked to a high risk of death in women.
news •
29 Nov 2010
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