Obesity has become so common in children in the UK that it is estimated around 27% of children are now overweight.
A study reported in the British Journal of General Practice http://www.rcgp.org.uk/publications/bjgp.aspx interviewing GP’s, practice nurses, school nurses and health visitors found that these “front line” staff did not have the time and resources to spot [...]

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I don’t know about you, but I am one of these people for whom “retail therapy” as it is called, is no therapy at all. I hate shopping with a passion and only buy what I need. I hate indoor crowded places, glitsy glam and bling. I yearn to be in the outdoors in a [...]

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Ski training…… strengthen your thighs, increase the flexibility in your hips, work those chest muscles and improve your balance. Put all that together with a good dose of stamina training and there you have the essence of ski training with Diane Owen Fitness Training .Noticed the nights getting longer and it getting colder. What does [...]

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Brilliant sunshine, great event, little commercialism, good, healthy fun.
This best describes the above event. The route started at Buckingham Palace and followed the river, ending at Windsor, in the shadow of the castle. There have been some fantastic days this month and this was no exception. Chilly start, blue sky, trees beginning to turn. Early Autumn [...]

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