- StyleFrancesca Specter
Obesity isn't a choice – nor is it 'down to a lack of willpower'
Weight is more influenced by a mixture of genes and socio-economic background, says a new report.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Piers Morgan defends comedian who says fat-shaming will help cure obesity
The 'Good Morning Britain' host said the controversial US comedian Bill Maher was in the right.
- StyleCaroline Allen
How much sugar is in your favourite 'healthy' drink?
Many of our favourite drinks surpass the NHS guidelines in one bottle.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Doctor slated for saying people are 'programmed to be fat', but do obesity genes really exist?
Plus, what to do if you think you are genetically predisposed to be overweight.
- StyleCaroline Allen
Cadbury's to bring all chocolate bars under 100 calories
The move will see Cadbury’s reduce the size of its individual snacks.
- StyleCaroline Allen
Parents 'aren't fit enough' to keep up with their children
Half of UK parents are worried about how they’ll keep up with the children over the six-week holidays.
- StyleLauren Clark
Women told by UK's top doctor to eat two fewer biscuits a day or risk cancer
Two McVitie’s milk chocolate digestive biscuits contain 166 calories.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
'Waist size as important as BMI in defining obesity'
The size of the waist is also an important indicator of overall health.
- StyleCaroline Allen
Three in four adults are not getting enough sleep, report suggests
Lack of sleep increases risk of obesity, depression and anxiety.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Obesity overtakes smoking as risk factor for four common cancers
In cases of bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver cancer, obesity is a bigger risk factor.
- StyleCaroline Allen
Gym causes outrage by asking women 'can you pinch your fat?'
It urges its members to “call it what it is... FAT”.
- StyleThe Independent
Children at risk of obesity due to sleep deprivation
Thousands of children aren’t getting enough sleep and are consequently putting themselves at a greater risk of obesity, a poll suggests.A survey conducted by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) of more than 6,000 children found that 32 per cent of primary school pupils and 70 per cent of secondary school students get less than nine hours of sleep a night, the minimum recommended amount.Half of those in secondary school also reported waking up in the middle of the night at least once.The survey also looked at the eating habits of the children and found that a quarter of secondary school students and one in ten primary school pupils had not eaten breakfast that day.Meanwhile, it seems that many others could be missing out on key nutrients, with only 18 per cent of secondary school students consuming fruit or vegetables in their first meal of the day.Nearly two in three (59 per cent) of this group said they used a screen before bedtime, with 49 per cent of primary school group saying the same, leading scientists to believe that this might be to blame for their poor sleep.The poll also examined the sleeping patterns of more than 1,500 adults and found that 43 per cent of them get fewer than seven hours of kip a night while 80 per cent reported waking up at least once in the night. Half of those surveyed also said they used some kind of screen-based device before going to sleep.Dr Lucy Chambers, senior scientist at the BNF, said a bad night’s sleep can lead both adults and children to make unhealthy decisions when it comes to their food.“Where lack of, and disturbed, sleep can lead to both adults and young people feeling grumpy and irritable, regular poor-quality sleep can have a negative impact on dietary choices, including higher intakes of calories and more frequent snacking on less healthy foods,” she explained.“The BNF’s Task Force report, published earlier this year, highlighted that lack of sleep, and interrupted sleep, may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.”The findings reflect those of a previous report published in Science Advances, which found that a night of missed sleep could leave you feeling physically weaker and more at risk of obesity.
StyleFrancesca SpecterObese woman reveals reality of going to the gym as a 'fat person'
"Going into a gym environment is terrifying for me, as it is for a lot of fat folks."
StyleMarie Claire DorkingPiers Morgan reignites feud with model Tess Holliday over plus size magazine cover
“If Tess Holliday goes to a doctor, he doesn’t celebrate her 300lb size, he says to her you’re morbidly obese and you’re going to die if you don’t do something about your weight.”
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Number of obese pregnant women doubles in under a decade at UK maternity unit
In 2010, 22% of women giving birth were obese, but this rose to 44% in 2018.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Bottle-fed babies 25% more likely to end up overweight, new research suggests
Breastfeeding can cut the chances of a child becoming obese by up to 25%.
- StyleCaroline Allen
Slimming pill that expands in the stomach could help fight obesity
It will give people the feeling of being full, even though they'll be eating smaller portions.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Researchers have uncovered a link between childhood obesity and mental health problems
"Obesity and emotional problems are intertwined."
StyleFrancesca SpecterBeing even slightly overweight doubles your type 2 diabetes risk
The average person in the UK falls into this category.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Your cup of tea doesn't need a spoonful of sugar
Time to quit adding sugar to your tea?
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Why stress eating could be causing you to gain weight
Step away from the snacks!
