Health and fitness

New York bars go smoke-free
New York smokers have stubbed out their cigarettes as a ban on lighting up in public places has come into force.
10:44 Sunday 30th March 2003

Breast exercises prove popular in Bangkok
Breast exercise sessions have been launched in Thailand to help local women boost their busts.
13:50 Wednesday 12th February 2003

Beardies say clean shaven men have more stress
A support group for men with beards has rubbished claims that hairier men are more prone to strokes.
14:19 Thursday 6th February 2003

Failed New Year resolutions 'cost the nation £300 million'
Failed New Year's resolutions to get fit have cost the nation more than £300 million, according to a survey.
07:37 Monday 3rd February 2003

Blood clot risk identified for computer workers
People who spend long hours sitting in front of a computer screen risk developing life-threatening blood clots, medical researchers have warned.
08:09 Wednesday 29th January 2003

EU cuts food colourant to save sight
The EU has cut the allowed levels of an ingredient used to colour the feed for farmed salmon and chickens following fears over damage to human eyesight.
13:08 Monday 27th January 2003

'Fat club' opens to help overweight children
The first fat surgery aimed at tackling the problem of obesity among children has opened.
14:51 Monday 20th January 2003

Children and adults fail to get five-a-day message
Children typically eat only around half the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables each day, according to official figures.
13:05 Monday 20th January 2003

New logo aims to promote healthy diets
The Government has announced details of a new logo to make it easier for consumers to eat the daily recommended amount of fruit and vegetables.
15:29 Friday 10th January 2003

Shoppers 'flock to buy diet products'
Sales of products linked to New Year resolutions have soared, supermarkets say.
16:01 Wednesday 8th January 2003

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