obesity

We’re scoffing our way to obesity writes ROSE PRINCE 

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A takeaway diet based on cheap, addictive carbs, oceans of grease and tonnes of processed meat — often rounded off with a sugary processed dessert — is inherently unhealthy. We all know that. Of course we do. But our growing dependence on the convenience of online ordering means we are not only consuming more and … Read more

Takeaway shops soar in areas with the worst obesity rising by up to a third

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Takeaway shops soar in areas with the worst obesity rising by up to a third despite the Government attempting to crack down on fast food The number of takeaway outlets has gone up in the most obese areas of Britain  The Government promised to reduce the number of takeaways in June 2018  But figures show … Read more

Soaring waistlines hit record levels in Britain amid obesity crisis

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Britain’s expanding waistlines hit record levels as women’s increase by up to THREE inches on average and men’s by two inches in 24 years Women’s waists grew three inches in 24 years and men’s are two inches bigger Experts warned that many more of us are overweight than we were in the past But data … Read more

Scientists find a way to make crisps taste salty with less of the salt that causes obesity

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Scientists find a way to make food taste salty but with less of the sodium that can cause high blood pressure People may pick up reduced salt snacks as a way of cutting their salt intake  Scientists wanted to find a blend that tastes like salt to improve snacks It could even improve health, as … Read more

Scientists warn switching from gadget-to-gadget may be behind rising obesity rates

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How constantly looking at your phone and the TV could be making you obese: Switching from gadget to gadget can impair self-control and make it harder to resist temptation ‘Media multitasking’ reduces function in the brain region linked to temptation  Those who check their phones a lot spend more time in ‘food points-of-sale’ Researchers warn ‘media … Read more