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Still feeling guilty about eating that chocolate cake over the weekend? Well, according to psychologists, those who see eating cake as something to celebrate are more likely to stay slim than those who are consumed with guilt after. Researcher at the University of Canterbuy in New Zealand, Dr. Roeline Kuijer and Jessica Boyce, wanted to test whether guilt from eating sweet things undermined a...

A new study by the British Heart Foundation has found supermarket portion sizes in the UK have doubled in the last two decades. While some products such as cheddar cheese have remained the same. a significant number of products have increased. An average chicken curry and rice ready meal is now 53% larger than in 1993, while a frozen meat lasagne has increased by 39%. A study of baked goods found...

One in four Irish children is now overweight or obese. This is one findings of the Growing Up in Ireland study and Safefood is now to launch a campaign to combat the growing obesity problem. The new campaign will focus on a number of practical steps parents can take to help their children lead a healthy life and avoid excessive weight gain. These steps include portion control, being active and...

Do you count the hours you spend doing housework as exercise time? The World Health Organisation’s official claim that household chores kept people active has been quashed by new research. A study carried out at the University of Ulster found that people who listed “domestic physical activity” as a significant portion of the physical activity were also the largest of the participants...

An exercise-loving mum has received criticism for posting a picture of her toned body on Facebook, with the caption: 'What's your excuse?' Mum-of-three Maria Kang (32) from Los Angeles, California, runs a non-profit business called Fitness without Borders, which promotes physical education in schools and local communities. In the picture posted to her followers, Kang appears with her...

Following the recent births of record-breaking babies in both Spain and Germany, obstetricians are highlighting a rise in the size of newborns. A spokesperson from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says that while there are a number of reasons for this, the biggest is the global increase of obesity and diabetes. While bigger babies are usually described by admirers as...

For many coeliacs and those with a gluten intolerance, lunch is the most awkward meal of the day. Unable to turn to the old reliables - bread and rolls - we find ourselves struggling to create interesting (and quick and portable) lunches to get us through the day. Irish company BFree has now added Multigrain Wraps to its collection of wheat and gluten free breads. The new product claims to be the...

Orthopaedic specialists are warning of a curvature of the spine affecting eight to 18 year olds who spend their days hunched over games consoles and other handheld devices. Specialists behind the research, surgeons Piet van Loon and Andre Soeterbroek, say the problem is not the devices themselves, but the youngsters’ posture. They say the last time curvature of the spine and herniated discs were...

Hi folks. I would appreciate your opinion/advice on this. I am not pregnant but am recently married and it is something we plan to do when the time is right. I have the normal concerns around healthy pregnancy, emotional concerns, financial concerns etc esp in these recessionary times. But having been listening to my husband chatting with mutual friends, I now have a concern around weight gain. I...

Life Style Sports has launched a three-year title sponsorship deal with Bootcamp Ireland, Ireland’s biggest bootcamp. Renowned for their 6 week military style fitness classes, I had heard that their bootcamp classes are a great way for mums to get fit and lose some weight. So, given that I'm carrying around an extra stone post two babies, when I was asked if I’d like to take part in 6...