obesity

80% of men and nearly 70% of women in the United Kingdom will be overweight or obese by 2020, based on data from the Health Survey for England. The statistics from the National Heart Forum showed that 41% of adult men will be obese while 40% will be overweight by 2020. With women, 36% will [...]

Obesity is a modern problem

Within the UK there is an obesity epidemic which can be ascribed to an increased consumption of foods high in sugars and saturated fats together with a decrease in physical activity.  Poor diet and a lack of exercise can make worse specific health conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and cancers through their direct [...]

The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy lifestyles are continuing to grow as an area of interest, but there is still much concern. The statistics are alarming and for us to do nothing would be irresponsible. Hopefully these figures will encourage you to be healthier, and recognise Healthy Lifestyles as a key activity for you to set aside time to learn [...]

Some Alarming Statistics