Behind the Headlines

Obesity in mid life linked to dementia

Tuesday May 3 2011

“Obesity in middle age increases the risk of dementia,” reported The Guardian. The newspaper reported that compared to people of normal weight during middle age, the risk of dementia later in life was around 80% higher...

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Body shape 'increases heart risk'

Tuesday May 3 2011

“People with coronary artery disease have an increased risk of death if they have fat around the waist,” BBC News has reported. This news story is based on a systematic review that combined...

Chilli peppers 'help to burn fat'

Wednesday Apr 27 2011

“A sprinkling of red chilli peppers on your dinner keeps hunger pangs at bay,” reports the Daily Mail. It said that spicing up a daily diet with chopped chilli peppers could help curb your appetite. The effects of capsaicin...

New weight loss pill trialled

Monday Apr 11 2011

Scientists have developed a “wonder pill to fight the flab”, the Daily Express has today reported. The newspaper says that scientists have developed a fat-busting wonder drug that has more than double the...

Tangerine chemical can protect against cancer

Friday Apr 8 2011

The Daily Mail reported today that eating tangerines could protect against heart attacks, diabetes and stroke, as well as staving off obesity. It said that researchers have identified a flavonoid chemical in tangerines called nobiletin.

Sleep 'affects weight loss'

Wednesday Mar 30 2011

“Good sleep is dream recipe to lose weight,” reported the Daily Express. People who get more than eight hours sleep a night and reduce their stress levels have double the chance of slimming down, it continued.

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UK life expectancy still rising

Friday Mar 18 2011

Britons are living longer than ever before despite concerns about obesity and health problems, according to the Daily Mail. Average life expectancy has soared to 80 years old, it reports - eight years higher...

Body shape 'still important to heart risk'

Friday Mar 11 2011

“A medical U-turn has cast doubt on warnings that being overweight and 'apple-shaped' is especially dangerous to the heart”, the Daily Mail has reported. The news is based on a high-quality review...

More evidence for Mediterranean diet

Tuesday Mar 8 2011

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet “can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure”, The Daily Telegraph has today reported. Mediterranean diets are typically high in...

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Cash incentives for weight loss studied

Thursday Feb 10 2011

Obese people are “more motivated to shed pounds if they're paid”, reported the Daily Mail. However, “the weight might creep back on once the monetary carrot is gone.” The story comes from a trial that investigated...

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