Tag Archives: food

Obesity – Victims of our own success?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by 2020health Guest Blogger

By Matt James, Senior Researcher at 2020health In the previous blog post we saw how human biology, our new lifestyles and the modern food supply has helped to contribute to the rise in obesity. Addressing the complex interplay of evolutionary, … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary confessions, a rare strike and a plan

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julia Manning

It’s busy in health news today. There’s the NHS strike over pay –  the BBC’s Norman Smith has just reported (at 7.40am) that “Health sec Jeremy Hunt says will sit down and negotiate with NHS unions if they agree to … Continue reading →

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High Five – but where is the COBRA for obesity?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Julia Manning

So, the BBC has highlighted the BMJ report that all we need to do is eat five portions of fruit and veg a day, no more, no less. More advice for the public on what they should be doing – … Continue reading →

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