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Losing weight might not just be a matter of watching what you eat but also when you eat it, a University of Pennsylvania study shows. Getty Images

Best time of day for losing weight

New research from Glasgow University in the UK and the Universiti Kebangsaan in Malaysia suggests that there may be optimum times for exercise.

December 10, 2012
The Beat Diabetes Walkathon will be held on November 23 in Dubai. Duncan Chard for the National

Take a walk and help promote awareness of diabetes

Successful charity walkathons in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend and next are the latest events to highlight the worrying rise in the incidence of diabetes in the UAE.

November 14, 2012
No single product leads to significant weight loss, researchers at Oregon State University have concluded. Getty Images

The skinny on weight-loss supplements

Almost daily, the media reports on new wonder products to combat obesity. But how do the claims stand up, and what is the latest advice on how best to shape your diet to fend off the fat?

November 5, 2012
Exercising can help reduce the risk of breast cancer. iStock

Prevention is key in the fight against breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – so how can the latest research help women take preventative action to reduce their risks? We highlight simple tips from the experts.

October 29, 2012
When you start a new activity, your body needs time to improve adjust. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Is your body out of commission?

Could giving 'lack of exercise' the status of a recognised medical condition help put a stop to a frightening health trend?

October 8, 2012
Spanish omelette. iStock

Could eating ice cream for breakfast help you lose weight?

We have all heard that we should not skip breakfast, yet we do. Now scientists are sweetening the pot leaving us with no excuses to ignore the most important meal of the day.

September 3, 2012

Is it time to give up your seat for health reasons?

Sitting down less could help you live longer, with long periods of sitting at work or behind the wheel of a car linked to many health problems, even cancer.

August 13, 2012
Keeping a food diary and an exercise diary are great ways to manage your weight. iStockphoto

Secret psychological prompts that could aid your weight loss

Dr Gary Mendoza, a leading nutritionist, lays out some techniques to help keep to your diet goals.

July 30, 2012
When consumed in moderation, coffee can be a source of fluid and, if made with milk, calcium in the diet. iStockphoto

Championing the perks of coffee

New research suggests that in moderate doses, coffee could actually be the healthy drink you really need.

July 16, 2012
Fast food and processed food are all high in sodium. Rosanne Olson / Workbook Stock

How to be salt savvy

A study suggests that salt may not be so harmful for us, but let's shake up the evidence before tucking in.

June 25, 2012