NHF Headlines - all items http://www.heartforum.org.uk/NHFHeadlinesall.rss/ A national campaign was launched this week as part of Road Safety Week. Go 20 is set to encourage drivers in the UK to slow their speed to 20 mph in their communities and built up areas so that children, families and adults can walk and cycle in safety. Brake charity is heading the campaign to raise awareness amongst drivers. NHF is a supporter of the campaign. Visit the Road Safety Week website to read more about the Go 20 campaign. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23095 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:29:31 GMT 20121122112931 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:29:31 GMT 20121122112931 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:29:31 GMT 2012112211112931 Though the rates of underage drinking have decreased in recent years, it still remains at a high level. A recent survey conducted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration found that 26.6% of 12-20 year olds drink and 8.7% had purchased their own alcohol. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23094 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:39:13 GMT 20121122103913 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:39:13 GMT 20121122103913 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:39:13 GMT 2012112210103913 The report provides a comprehensive picture of England's health bringing a number of data sources together in one place. The report identifies areas that are doing well and areas that need improvement as well as making recommendations. The NHF welcomes the publication of the report, please click the link below to read the full comment from the NHF. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23086 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:52:14 GMT 20121121105214 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:52:14 GMT 20121121105214 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:52:14 GMT 2012112110105214 Manchester has over 500,000 people admitted to A&E through drink-related incidents. Minimum unit pricing is currently being discussed in government but currently alcohol is being sold at a much cheaper rate than the suggested minimum unit price of 50p. Retailers in Manchester sell bottles of cider containing 22.5 units of alcohol on sale for £3.29 = 15p per unit. Jane Landon, NHF's deputy chief executive, told Manchester Evening News "We have got to face up to the facts that we have a problem with drinking in this country and it is walking into A&E departments everyday." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23081 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:27:10 GMT 20121121102710 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:27:10 GMT 20121121102710 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:27:10 GMT 2012112110102710 Public Health Observatories have released baseline data for the first set of 39 indicators as set in Public Health Outcomes Framework 'Healthy lives, healthy people: improving outcomes and supporting transparency'. The data tool allows you to compare local authorities in each region against each other. This is a fulfillment of the promise to continue improving the range and quality of information in the framework. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23071 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:14:51 GMT 20121120141451 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:14:51 GMT 20121120141451 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:36:49 GMT 201211201423649 Adolescents engaged in long periods of sedentary behaviour are more likely to have a low bone mineral content according to new research. Researchers looked at different types of sedentary behaviour and there risk for bone disease; studying time increased risk in girls and internet leisure time in boys. Researchers found that these effects could be reduced if adolescents took part in high-intensity sports such as football, netball or running for at least three hours per week. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23056 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:47:46 GMT 20121120124746 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:47:46 GMT 20121120124746 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:47:46 GMT 2012112012124746 A study on pregnant rats has found that hypertension can be reduced by exercising. Hypertension in pregnancy can cause disorders such as preeclampsia and previous research has shown that in general exercise can reduce hypertension. This study looked at the association of exercise during pregnancy and reductions in hypertension risk and results suggest that exercise before and during pregnancy can reduce the risk. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23055 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:28:04 GMT 20121120122804 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:28:04 GMT 20121120122804 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:28:04 GMT 2012112012122804 A study looked at the association between pre-school care arrangements and later childhood obesity/overweight. After a ten year follow up results showed that children who attended day care were more likely to be overweight or obese compared to those who stayed at home with their parents. Researchers suggest that the "obesogenic" features of day care should be investigated. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23052 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:07:31 GMT 20121120110731 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:07:31 GMT 20121120110731 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:07:31 GMT 2012112011110731 A study conducted by Glasgow Centre for Population Health examined the changing mortality rates between Scotland and other European countries from 1960-2010. The report, entitled Still "the sick men of Europe"? shows that Scotland has "concerning" levels of mortality rates in young adults (15-44 years old) with no improvement in rates since the late 1980s. Women over the age of 75 living in Scotland currently have the highest mortality rates in Western Europe. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23051 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:44:17 GMT 20121120104417 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:44:17 GMT 20121120104417 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:44:17 GMT 2012112010104417 The NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) and the Department of Health have published their detailed agreement showing how the NHS CB will drive improvements in the health of England's population through its commissioning of certain public health services. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23043 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:33 GMT 20121119140033 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:33 GMT 20121119140033 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:33 GMT 201211191420033 An assessment of alcohol advice centres in NHS North West has found that local intervention was effective in reducing alcohol consumption. One in eight of people seen reduced their drinking levels to a "low-risk" amount. However, since the release of the report half of the services evaluated have been decommissioned with the remaining services under review. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23028 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:55:49 GMT 20121119115549 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:55:49 GMT 20121119115549 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:55:49 GMT 2012111911115549 New research into the cycling infrastructure of the UK will evaluate how the roads an be made better for cyclists in order to encourage an uptake in cycling which should lead to improved public health. The Cochrane Review is due to start in January 2013. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23026 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:26:46 GMT 20121119112646 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:26:46 GMT 20121119112646 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:26:46 GMT 2012111911112646 Over the past 15 years the US has had a dramatic rise in the rates of diagnosed diabetes. The report, produced by CDC, compares data from 1995 -2000 state by state. In 18 states the rates of diagnosed diabetes has increased 100% and 50% in 42 states. The report comes out at the same time as the CDC Diabetes Interactive Atlases which show data for diagnosed diabetes, obesity and physical activity at national and state levels. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23023 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:56:34 GMT 20121119105634 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:56:34 GMT 20121119105634 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:56:34 GMT 2012111910105634 Northern Ireland Food Standards Agency and Sport Northern Ireland have developed a teaching tool to help teachers educate their pupils about how to make healthy and active choices. The tool is called Activ8 Eatwell and is aimed at primary school children. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23022 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:31:34 GMT 20121119103134 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:31:34 GMT 20121119103134 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:31:34 GMT 2012111910103134 The latest pledge from the Public Health Responsibility Deal is set to encourage the food industry to increase the amount of fruit and vegetables in their frozen, fresh, canned and dried pre-prepared foods. Figures show that two thirds of people aren't consuming the guideline portion of five fruit and vegetables per day and this would be one way of helping people to meet the guidelines. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=23009 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:53:15 GMT 20121116135315 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:53:15 GMT 20121116135315 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:53:15 GMT 201211161315315 People with a high desire for pleasure and low sense of risk could develop problems with alcohol in the future. MRI scans of 200 university students found that those with a heightened drive to seek reward and a weaker sense of risk were more likely to consume alcohol. Researchers believe this suggests that those who develop alcohol dependence may be neurologically predisposed to do so. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22974 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:50:57 GMT 20121114115057 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:50:57 GMT 20121114115057 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:50:57 GMT 2012111411115057 Alcohol Think Again aims to decrease alcohol related harm by supporting safer drinking environments in Western Australia. Their new campaign, 'Parents, young people and alcohol campaign' aims to increase parental preparedness and acceptance of responsibility to prevent young people's exposure to alcohol consumption and increase awareness of alcohol guidelines. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22973 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:35:58 GMT 20121114113558 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:35:58 GMT 20121114113558 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:35:58 GMT 2012111411113558 A new study published in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine suggests that a small amount of vigorous physical activity per day is more important than any amount of light to moderate activity. Researchers monitored children aged 9-17 for seven days and found that light physical activity did not contribute to health improvements as much as the researchers expected and it appeared that short periods of intense physical activity was essential. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22972 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:04:06 GMT 20121114110406 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:04:06 GMT 20121114110406 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:04:06 GMT 2012111411110406 A report from Institute of Public Health in Ireland has recommended a tax increase on sugar-sweetened soft drinks. The Department of Health special action group on obesity will decide whether it recommends the tax increase. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22966 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:06:04 GMT 20121114100604 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:06:04 GMT 20121114100604 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:06:04 GMT 2012111410100604 In June of this year the National Heart Forum organised a meeting to discuss the role of food taxes in addressing diet-related ill health. This report describes the key themes and issues raised and makes recommendations for potentially health-promoting policy directions for UK action. Click the link to read the full report. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22964 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:27:56 GMT 20121114092756 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:27:56 GMT 20121114092756 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:00:07 GMT 2012111412120007 The new Mandate produced by Government and NHS Commissioning Boards sets out ambitions for the health service over the next two years. One of the five key areas in the Mandate that the Government wants improvements in is preventing people from dying prematurely. The Government wants to see progress in ensuring everyone has the same access to best care and focus on preventing illness. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22957 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:28:58 GMT 20121113142858 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:28:58 GMT 20121113142858 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:28:58 GMT 201211131422858 Mindful eating interventions, in which participants learn mindful meditation and techniques to help food selection and eating choices, were found to be just as helpful as traditional diabetes self-management interventions when trying to lower blood sugar levels. Participants, all of which had type 2 diabetes , were split into two groups; one group on a traditional diabetes self-management program, the other on the Mindful Eating intervention. The Mindful Eating group were not given nutritional guidance but taught to assess how hungry they were before eating, concentrating on how much they were eating and stopping when they were full. Both groups lost weight and lowered their blood sugar levels. Though those in the traditional intervention group generally lost more weight the results were not statistically significant. Researchers believe this shows that people have options when it comes to their diabetes care. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22953 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:31:20 GMT 20121113103120 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:31:20 GMT 20121113103120 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:31:20 GMT 2012111310103120 A year after Denmark introduced tax on food with saturated fat levels of at least 2.3% it is abolishing it. The Danish government have cited inflated food prices as one of the reasons for scrapping the tax as well as being aware that some Danes are travelling to Germany to stock up on cheaper food. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22942 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:56:17 GMT 20121112155617 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:56:17 GMT 20121112155617 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:23:57 GMT 2012111310102357 Previous research has shown that high fat diets can effect brain circuiting in the hypothalamus. A study on obese mice has found that calorie restricted low-fat diets repaired brain circuiting, which lead on to preventing weight gain at the end of the diet. Mice on calorie restricted high-fat diets also lost weight but were more likely to regain weight post diet. The researchers of this study think this could help to explain why some people sustain weight loss whilst other do not. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22939 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:47:52 GMT 20121112144752 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:47:52 GMT 20121112144752 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:47:52 GMT 201211121424752 Using data from National Health Survey a researcher compared obesity rates of boomers in 1989 to generation X in 2008. In males the rates have nearly doubled: 18.3% compared to 9.4% for boomers. Rhiannon Pilkington, author of this study says, "Obesity also costs billions of dollars to our economy each year. Anything we can do to mitigate the damage being done to both generations of Australians by obesity will be highly important for the future of our nation." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22877 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:37:45 GMT 20121108103745 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:37:45 GMT 20121108103745 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:37:45 GMT 2012110810103745 Participants with either pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes were split into two groups; one on a diet and exercise regime the other only on a diet. The researchers found that on average both groups lost 15 pounds, with a 15% loss in abdominal fat. Overall sleep improved by 20% compared to baseline sleep surveys. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22876 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:19:07 GMT 20121108101907 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:19:07 GMT 20121108101907 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:19:07 GMT 2012110810101907 Tea contains flavonoids which are thought to protect cells from damage. In this study researchers investigated prevalence of type 2 diabetes in relation to consumption of tea in 50 countries. The results found that countries with the highest rates of tea consumption also had the lowest rates of diabetes. However, the researchers stated that this does not imply that low levels of tea consumption causes diabetes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22875 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:04:51 GMT 20121108100451 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:04:51 GMT 20121108100451 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:04:51 GMT 2012110810100451 Eurocare reports that in May Kastrup airport became an advertising space for Carlsberg beer; Pictures of beer cans covered one wall of the luggage collection section. The Danish branch of Eurocare made a complaint regarding the advertising. Eurocare say, "this is yet another illustration of the self regulation system to effectively protect children and young people from alcohol marketing." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22860 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:22:18 GMT 20121107102218 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:22:18 GMT 20121107102218 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:22:18 GMT 2012110710102218 Four cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors; smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and type 2 diabetes were investigated for an association with risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) amongst men. Results found that all four of the factors accounted for high risk of developing PAD. In 96% of PAD cases at least one of the four risk factors was present at diagnosis. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22839 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:21:16 GMT 20121106122116 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:21:16 GMT 20121106122116 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:21:16 GMT 2012110612122116 On days that children and adolescents ate fast food they consumed 310 more calories than normal and an extra 267 calories when they went to a full service restaurant. Data was analysed from National Health and Nutrition Examination survey. Adverse effects on diet were strongest amongst those of low socio-economic status. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22837 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:18:54 GMT 20121106101854 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:18:54 GMT 20121106101854 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:18:54 GMT 2012110610101854 A poll about school food standards completed by 12,000 parents showed that 92% of parents would like assurance that school food standards are being met - 37% of parents do not know whether their child's school is meeting the standards. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22836 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:55:47 GMT 20121106095547 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:55:47 GMT 20121106095547 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:55:47 GMT 201211060995547 The closer you live to a bar the more likely it is you could become a heavy drinker. Finnish participants were monitored over a period of seven year, slight increases and decreases in drinking habits were found depending on whether you moved closer to a bar or further away respectively. When a participant moved 1km closer to a bar the odds of becoming a heavy drinker increased by 17%. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22833 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:38:37 GMT 20121105163837 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:38:37 GMT 20121105163837 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:38:37 GMT 201211051643837 An analysis of CVD death rates on hospital wards in England has found that overall CVD mortality rates have halved over 15 years. However for people over 65 years old living in deprived communities the decline was much smaller. Researchers believe the current economic climate will contribute to these figures - if people have job insecurity and financial difficulty they could change their diets, smoke more and so on. They therefore conclude that reducing health inequalities should become a priority. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22821 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:17:28 GMT 20121105121728 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:17:28 GMT 20121105121728 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:17:28 GMT 2012110512121728 A systematic review of risk factors occurring in first year of life that could lead to childhood overweight/obesity was carried out. Results suggest that high birth weight, rapid weight gain and a mother who is overweight and smokes are all risk factors to later childhood obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22796 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:33:07 GMT 20121102113307 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:33:07 GMT 20121102113307 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:33:07 GMT 2012110211113307 A systematic review of studies comparing the effects of high protein, low-fat diets to standard-protein low-fat diets (with same calorie intake) on weight loss was conducted. The review found that participants on high protein diets lost more weight than those on the standard protein diets. Researchers are not sure why this is so but believe it could be due to the body using more energy processing protein compared to carbohydrates. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22792 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:07:00 GMT 20121102110700 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:07:00 GMT 20121102110700 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:07:00 GMT 2012110211110700 Though past research has suggested that lack of sleep can lead to obesity due to higher energy intake, this study investigated the hormonal effects of sleep loss. Healthy, normal weight volunteers were tested under short sleep and normal sleep conditions. These results showed there were gender difference in the hormonal effects of sleep loss and consequential weight gain; men had increased appetite whilst women had reduced feelings of fullness. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22791 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:07:15 GMT 20121102100715 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:07:15 GMT 20121102100715 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:07:15 GMT 2012110210100715 Data from Healthy, Energetic, Ready, Outstanding, Enthusiastic Schools (HEROES) program has revealed that students who have a high daily soda consumption and high level of screen time were more likely to be overweight than those with lower scores. Students that frequently ate meals were less likely to gain weight. Socio-economic status of the school also had an impact on student's weight with those of a low socio-economic status more likely to have overweight students. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22780 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:15:30 GMT 20121101111530 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:15:30 GMT 20121101111530 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:15:30 GMT 2012110111111530 World Health Organization has published a report highlighting current and future threats to health as a result of climate change. Topics discussed include malaria, meningitis and air pollution. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22779 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:42:26 GMT 20121101104226 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:42:26 GMT 20121101104226 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:42:26 GMT 2012110110104226 Change 4 Life has launched a new smartphone app to help people understand the impact alcohol can have on health. The app allows you to calculate unit consumption as well as providing advice on how to lower consumption. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22769 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:16:59 GMT 20121031111659 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:16:59 GMT 20121031111659 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:16:59 GMT 2012103111111659 People who learn to maintain a healthy weight (weighing daily and treating themselves to unhealthy food occasionally) before beginning a diet are more successful in maintaining a healthy weight than those who immediately begin dieting. These are findings from new research published in Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Women were split into two groups, one who immediately began a twenty week diet and another that had an eight week weight maintenance course before beginning the diet. A year after the diet completion the women that had attended weight maintenance classes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22762 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:05:36 GMT 20121031100536 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:05:36 GMT 20121031100536 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:33:45 GMT 2012103110103345 A systematic analysis of 38 studies of fish consumption and stroke risk has found that people who consume 2-4 portions of fish per week were 6% less likely to have a stroke. Those taking fish oil capsules containing omega 3 fatty acids were at no less risk than those who did not consume fish oils. The researchers believe that this means that may be other nutrients in fish that is beneficial to cardiovascular health. Another theory the researchers discuss is the dietary habits of fish eaters; they are likely to eat less red meat and other unhealthy foods. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22761 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:34:49 GMT 20121031093449 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:34:49 GMT 20121031093449 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:34:49 GMT 201210310993449 High consumption of fatty foods, high BMI and smoking are all risk factors for malnutrition in later life according to a study presented at ESPEN Congress of Nutrition and Metabolism. 732 men and women were followed over a 10 year period. Found that energy gained from carbohydrates, protein and alcohol were not associated with malnutrition but smoking, BMI and energy from fat was. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22754 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:36:13 GMT 20121030113613 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:36:13 GMT 20121030113613 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:56:17 GMT 2012103111115617 New research presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress has found that high intensity interval training improved general health in middle and also improved cognitive function. Cognitive tests were performed before and after the trial with results showing that participants performed significantly better in the tests at the end of the exercise trial. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22753 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:26:40 GMT 20121030102640 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:26:40 GMT 20121030102640 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:26:40 GMT 2012103010102640 An editorial piece for Archives of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine discusses the benefits of early prevention to reduce childhood obesity, later life obesity and other cardiovascular diseases. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22752 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:07:36 GMT 20121030100736 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:07:36 GMT 20121030100736 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:07:36 GMT 2012103010100736 A study published in British Journal of Nutrition investigated the effect of exercise performed before and after breakfast. 10 overweight men who did not normally exercise were put on three trials; one where no exercise was performed, one where participants exercised before breakfast and one exercising after breakfast. Findings suggest that it may be beneficial for body fat regulation to exercise before breakfast, but further studies are required to confirm findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22751 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:51:02 GMT 20121030095102 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:51:02 GMT 20121030095102 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:51:02 GMT 201210300995102 National Heart Forum, along with four other civil society organizations interested in healthy diets and nutrition have produced a statement on the 3rd World Health Organization discussion paper on a Global Monitoring Framework and Voluntary Global Targets for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22746 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:30:51 GMT 20121029153051 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:30:51 GMT 20121029153051 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:30:51 GMT 201210291533051 11% of the Singapore population is obese - a figure which is continuously rising. In an attempt to reduce this figure the Singaporean government are looking to set better standards on the advertising of junk food to children. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22741 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:12:01 GMT 20121029111201 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:12:01 GMT 20121029111201 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:12:01 GMT 2012102911111201 In 2010 the FDA ruled that caffeine was an unsafe addition to alcoholic drinks and now public health practitioners feel the same should be said about normal energy drinks. Public health advocates believe energy drinks label themselves as "dietary supplements" to avoid having to comply with FDA regulations. Energy drinks have been associated with caffeine dependency and cardiovascular disease. The FDA is currently investigating the relationship between caffeine and other stimulants in energy drinks. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22740 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:02:46 GMT 20121029110246 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:02:46 GMT 20121029110246 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:47 GMT 2012103112120047 A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials investigated the role of trans fatty acid (TFA) on insulin resistance. The results found that high TFA intake did not result in a change of glucose or insulin concentrations but LDL cholesterol levels increase whilst HDL cholesterol levels decrease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22737 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:05:52 GMT 20121029100552 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:05:52 GMT 20121029100552 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:05:52 GMT 2012102910100552 Australian Bureau of Statistics have released findings from the Australian Health Survey. The results have both good and bad news: Drinking and smoking rates have decreased (1.4% and 3% respectively) over the past four but the amount of people classed as overweight or obese is now 63% of the population, an increase of 2% from 2008. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22736 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:50:32 GMT 20121029095032 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:50:32 GMT 20121029095032 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:50:32 GMT 201210290995032 An evaluation two years since the implementation of the School Fruit Scheme in the EU has been published by European Public Health and Agriculture Consortium. The report has found that the spread of the scheme has grown. The scheme has also had a positive impact of children's diets, especially those from a lower socioeconomic background. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22698 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:54:05 GMT 20121026135405 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:54:05 GMT 20121026135405 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:54:05 GMT 201210261315405 Recent research suggests that the low cost of high fat foods compared to low cost has been a contributing factor to the current obesity epidemic. This study used a closed economy mouse model to look at the relation of economics and genetics on obesity. Results suggest that as the price of high fat food falls, consumption increases. Deborah Good, associate professor of human nutrition told Medical News Today, "these date suggest that environmental conditions are as important as generic makeup." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22563 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:27:45 GMT 20121025112745 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:27:45 GMT 20121025112745 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:59:32 GMT 2012103111115932 A Gallup survey carried out in the USA has found that people are more obese now than they were in 2008. Middle aged and seniors were most likely to see an increase in percentage of obesity for example, 14.4% of 84-87 year olds are obese now compared to 18.2% in 2008. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22562 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:38:20 GMT 20121025103820 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:38:20 GMT 20121025103820 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:28:27 GMT 2012103111112827 Lack of sleep has previously been linked to obesity and this research examined the link between night-time access to electronic entertainment devices and childhood obesity. Surveys were completed by 3398 parents regarding children's lifestyles and behaviours. 64% reported that children had access to one or more electronic entertainment device in their bedroom and 57% of children said that they used devices in their room when they should have been sleeping. This was associated with shorter sleep duration and excess body weight. The report showed that children who had more sleep had healthier diets and were more physically active. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22527 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:34:33 GMT 20121024103433 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:34:33 GMT 20121024103433 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:34:33 GMT 2012102410103433 Scotland's proposed minimum alcohol pricing plan of 50p per unit is being challenged by the Scottish Whiskey Association (SWA). SWA feel the plan breaches EU trade rules and has filed a legal challenge. The Scottish government believes that the plan is legal in the sense that it is an attempt to tackle public health problems. A judicial review began hearing yesterday (23 October). http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22526 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:50:00 GMT 20121024095000 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:50:00 GMT 20121024095000 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:50:00 GMT 201210240995000 Participants self reports of physical activity time and scan of structural brain biomarkers were taken to assess the effect of physical activity on brain shrinkage. The brain scans of 630 70+ year olds were analysed and results showed that those who were more physically active had less damage to the brain's white matter than those who were less active. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22525 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:26:47 GMT 20121024092647 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:26:47 GMT 20121024092647 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:26:47 GMT 201210240992647 Government has announced that by summer 2013 consistent front-of-pack labelling will be in place. The labelling will be a combination of guideline daily amounts, colour coding and "high, medium or low" wording. Though it will be a voluntary scheme the government believes that most organizations will comply. Barbara Gallani of Food and Drink Federation told BBC News, "Our members are committed to continuing to provide clear nutrition information to consumers and we will be actively engaged in further discussion with the Department of Health." Jane Landon, deputy chief executive of the National Heart Forum commented: This announcement marks real progress towards a universal system of clear, consistent nutritional labelling to help UK consumers know what is in the food they are buying. Fully adopted, it will also provide a major stimulus to food companies to reformulate products and improve the nutritional quality of products available. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22524 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:50:40 GMT 20121024085040 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:50:40 GMT 20121024085040 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:48:55 GMT 2012102411114855 Research examining cancer survivors' adherence to 2007 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) guidelines for body weight, physical activity and diet has found that elderly female cancer survivors who adhered to to the guidelines had a 60% lower risk of death compared to women who did not follow the guidelines. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22481 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:08:04 GMT 20121022120804 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:08:04 GMT 20121022120804 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:08:04 GMT 2012102212120804 Research on 25 obese and 25 lean pubertal and post pubertal boys found that testosterone levels of young obese males was 40-50% lower than those of a normal weight. These findings have significant implications of obese male's fertility, though the researchers conclude that further research needs to be done to confirm the findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22478 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:43:24 GMT 20121022114324 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:43:24 GMT 20121022114324 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:43:24 GMT 2012102211114324 Results of research presented at Neuroscience 2012 conference has found an association between skipping breakfast and consumption of high calorie foods later in the day. 21 people of normal were placed in MRI machines and shown pictures of high calorie foods after a morning of having breakfast and one skipping breakfast. On the days when breakfast had been skipped the brain became more active when shown pictures of high calorie foods, suggesting that skipping meals made the appeal of unhealthy foods stronger. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22476 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:01:39 GMT 20121022110139 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:01:39 GMT 20121022110139 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:17:14 GMT 2012102211111714 The Saskatchewan province of Canada introduced a minimum alcohol pricing policy similar to the one Scotland is planning. They found that generally after the policy was introduced alcohol consumption was reduced by 8%. Consumption of high strength alcohol saw the biggest reduction of consumption by 22%. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22475 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:18:24 GMT 20121022101824 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:18:24 GMT 20121022101824 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:18:24 GMT 2012102210101824 A special BBC Newsnight report revealed that lawyers in the USA are taking on food industry organizations such as Pepsico for misleading consumers about the nutritional content of their products. Dr Aseem Malhotra discusses the benefits of nutritional content labelling on food packages in this report and a blog in Huffington post. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22439 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:27:40 GMT 20121017102740 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:27:40 GMT 20121017102740 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:27:40 GMT 2012101710102740 The ObEpi-Roche study has found that fast food culture and time spent in sedentary behaviour is increasing in France, although the researchers did find that growth rates have slowed this year. Guillaume Garot, French food minister has called for an improvement on the contents and packaging of junk food. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22438 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:46:06 GMT 20121017094606 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:46:06 GMT 20121017094606 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:46:06 GMT 201210170994606 Renovation of a school playground from traditional to 'natural' has seen an increase in physical activity amongst the children playing on it. The playground was renovated to include trees, logs and landscaped with flowers to make a "natural playscape". A one year follow up saw children spending double the amount of time on the "natural" playground compared to the previous traditional playground. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22432 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:20:42 GMT 20121016102042 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:20:42 GMT 20121016102042 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:20:42 GMT 2012101610102042 Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced new standards for hospital food in England. Basic principles will cover the quality of food and nutritional content. New patient-led inspections will be carried out next year with hospitals being marked down if food is poor quality. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22422 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:58:59 GMT 20121015105859 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:58:59 GMT 20121015105859 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:58:59 GMT 2012101510105859 In an update for the Dietary Intervention Randomised Controlled Trial (DIRECT) researchers have found that six years after the trial finished 67% of participants continued with the diet. Total cholesterol levels remained significantly lower compared to at baseline regardless of small weight gain. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22421 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:26:59 GMT 20121015102659 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:26:59 GMT 20121015102659 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:15:46 GMT 2012101711111546 A systematic review of 18 studies into sedentary time and health outcomes found that long periods of time being sedentary is likely to increase risk of cardiovascular disease, with risk of diabetes being the most significant risk. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22420 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:46:54 GMT 20121015094654 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:46:54 GMT 20121015094654 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:46:54 GMT 201210150994654 A paper published by Wellesley Institute attempts to outline how childhood obesity should be tackled in Ontario. Obesity is a growing problem in Canada and the strategies the authors suggest is to tackle health equity and the social determinants of health. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22393 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:05:55 GMT 20121012140555 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:05:55 GMT 20121012140555 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:05:55 GMT 201210121420555 A pilot study of 35 hospital meals served in England has found that 27 out of 35 would be given a red traffic light for saturated fats and salt. Most dishes failed to meet NHS healthy eating recommendations. The Campaign for Better Hospital food is calling on the government to follow the examples of Scotland and Wales in setting nutritional standards for hospital food. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22390 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:18:33 GMT 20121012121833 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:18:33 GMT 20121012121833 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:18:33 GMT 2012101212121833 Alcohol Concern has produced a map revealing the cost of alcohol on local health services. The data has also revealed that the cost of hospital admissions for alcohol-related incidents of 55-74 year olds was more than £825 million, which is ten times the amount spent on 16-24 year olds. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22388 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:20:33 GMT 20121012112033 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:20:33 GMT 20121012112033 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:20:33 GMT 2012101211112033 Between 1993 and 2005 the mean age of stroke decreased from 71.2 years to 69.2 years. The amount of stroke incidence under the age of 55 increased from 12.9% to 18.6%. Researchers think the statistics could be due to doctors being able to detect stokes in young people better and due to higher rate of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22379 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:28:13 GMT 20121011102813 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:28:13 GMT 20121011102813 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:28:13 GMT 2012101110102813 Research published in Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs investigated the relationship of neighbourhood disadvantage and drinking problems. The researchers found that heavy and problem drinking was associated with neighbourhood disadvantage amongst African American males and white women. The racial differences in the result were unclear but the authors suggest that targeted interventions should be developed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22378 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:04:04 GMT 20121011100404 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:04:04 GMT 20121011100404 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:04:04 GMT 2012101110100404 Defra's Food Statistics Pocketbook compares food bought in UK households to the Eatwell plate (guideline daily amounts for food groups). The report suggests that household dairy intake should be reduced by 30%, Dairy Council's director, Judith Bryans believes that this would have a negative impact on intake of nutrients. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22343 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:14:27 GMT 20121010101427 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:14:27 GMT 20121010101427 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:14:27 GMT 2012101010101427 The charity 4Children has released a new report entitled, 'Over the limit: the truth about families and alcohol'. It believes that many parents are still unaware of the effects alcohol can have on parenting. Statistics in the report show that 22% of children live with a parent who drinks hazardously. Anne Longfield, Chief Executive of 4Children says, "This report demands that we think again about our relationship with alcohol for our families' sake." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22341 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:58:31 GMT 20121010095831 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:58:31 GMT 20121010095831 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:58:31 GMT 201210100995831 Using risk predictor models researchers mapped the risk of type 2 diabetes in London boroughs. Data showed that one in ten people were at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next ten years. Males, old age and South Asian ethnicity increased risk. Mapping of the results revealed 'hotspots', with high risk being most prevalent in East London. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22297 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:53:45 GMT 20121009115345 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:53:45 GMT 20121009115345 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:53:45 GMT 2012100911115345 Research, published in BMJ Open, measured participants levels of jogging, walking speed and walking volume at baseline and after a ten year follow up. After ten years results suggested that physical activity reduces metabolic syndrome risk and that the intensity of the activity is more important then volume. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22295 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:48:04 GMT 20121009104804 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:48:04 GMT 20121009104804 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:10:00 GMT 2012100911111000 Lycopene, a chemical found in tomatoes and other red fruit and vegetables was investigated for its effects on stroke risk. Over 1,000 participants were monitored over 12 years. Participants with the highest levels of lycopene in their bloodstream were least likely to have a stroke. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22293 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:31:35 GMT 20121009103135 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:31:35 GMT 20121009103135 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:31:35 GMT 2012100910103135 Dr Aric Sigman, writing for Archives of Disease in Childhood, has reviewed the evidence of impact of screen viewing time on children's health. By the age of 18 the average European child will have spent three years watching a screen, be it a television, computer or smartphone. Previous research has shown that increased screen time can increase risk for cardiovascular disease and therefore Dr Sigman believes that time spent watching screens should be limited. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22292 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:02:56 GMT 20121009100256 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:02:56 GMT 20121009100256 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:02:56 GMT 2012100910100256 Rats that consumed high-energy diets showed impaired hippocampal dependent learning and memory ability. This study split rats into two groups; one group was given a low-fat diet, the other a high-energy diet. Upon performing hippocampal-dependent learning and memory tests obese rats on high-energy diets performed much worse than non-obese rats. Researchers found that the blood-brain barrier of the obese rats had been impaired suggesting that the hippocampus's ability to suppress unwanted thoughts is affected by high-energy diets http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22287 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:29:25 GMT 20121008102925 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:29:25 GMT 20121008102925 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:29:25 GMT 2012100810102925 A study of Western Sahara refugees found that these households were affected with both malnutrition and obesity. This research highlights the need to focus on non-communicable disease prevention of both obesity and malnutrition in these population groups. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22269 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:49:05 GMT 20121004124905 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:49:05 GMT 20121004124905 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:49:05 GMT 2012100412124905 Using data from International Physical Activity questionnaire researchers investigated lifestyle factors associated with chronic kidney disease. Results varied between genders with high levels of sitting time significantly increasing risk for women and high levels of physical activity lowering risk for males. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22267 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:06:49 GMT 20121004110649 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:06:49 GMT 20121004110649 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:06:49 GMT 2012100411110649 Healthy male adults who are an apple a day had lower levels of oxidised LDL ("bad" cholesterol) in their blood than those who did not eat apples so frequently. If levels of oxidised LDL are high it can go on to form atherosclerosis. The researchers found that apple decreased oxidised LDL more than any other antioxidant-rich food. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22266 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:46:53 GMT 20121004104653 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:46:53 GMT 20121004104653 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:46:53 GMT 2012100410104653 The latest Continuous Update Project report produced by World Cancer Research Fund updated influences on pancreatic cancer risk. The researchers found that results suggest 1,257 cases of pancreatic cancer could of been avoided if people remained a healthy weight. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22263 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:56:29 GMT 20121004095629 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:56:29 GMT 20121004095629 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:41:35 GMT 201210100994135 In an attempt to tackle the growing obesity and other cardiovascular diseases problems in Scotland the Scottish government is considering a "radical" re-design of supermarkets. The Scottish ministers believe a crackdown is needed on junk food marketing and said they would resort to regulation if needed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22262 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:31:24 GMT 20121004093124 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:31:24 GMT 20121004093124 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:31:24 GMT 201210040993124 A new study presented at the Canadian Stroke Congress found that diets high in fat, sugar and salt significantly increased risk of stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. This study observed rats (of an age equivalent to 16-22 year old humans), who were give n a high fat, sugar and salt diet. After only two months the rats showed symptoms of metabolic syndrome, implying that humans could start having strokes or other cardiovascular diseases at a much earlier age. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22250 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:27:47 GMT 20121003102747 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:27:47 GMT 20121003102747 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:27:47 GMT 2012100310102747 New analysis of data from Diabetes UK suggests that the amount of people with diabetes could increase by a fifth - a potential total of 4.4 million. The majority of these cases are predicted to be mainly type 2 diabetes, which could be prevented with healthy lifestyle changes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22244 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:10:08 GMT 20121002101008 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:10:08 GMT 20121002101008 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:10:08 GMT 2012100210101008 The Young Foundation have produced a report entitled 'Move it'. The report looks at participation levels of physical activity in England, particularly in young children. It discusses why the levels are low as well as a four point plan of how to make people more active. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22241 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:49:19 GMT 20121002094919 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:49:19 GMT 20121002094919 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:49:19 GMT 201210020994919 Lord Wallace, former Liberal Democrat leader, has said that the "UK government will be standing shoulder to shoulder with Scottish government" when legal challenges are made against minimum alcohol pricing. The Scottish government believe minimum pricing will "save lives and reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse" and consultations have begun on the proposal for minimum alcohol pricing in England and Wales. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22218 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:51:01 GMT 20121001105101 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:51:01 GMT 20121001105101 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:51:01 GMT 2012100110105101 Research into an explanation for why physical activity is associated to fewer mental health problems in adolescents found that social and psychological aspects could explain it. The survey found that those who reported higher levels of physical activity had better body perception and more feelings of social inclusion. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22216 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:04:42 GMT 20121001100442 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:04:42 GMT 20121001100442 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:04:42 GMT 2012100110100442 A new report from the Center for Active Design builds on the 2010 report: Active Design Guidelines. It is meant to help architects and building planners consider safety when building environments that promote physical activity and health. This includes advice on crime prevention through design and safe playground equipment. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22190 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:07:08 GMT 20120928110708 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:07:08 GMT 20120928110708 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:07:08 GMT 2012092811110708 Research built of the evidence that childhood weight varies by ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Researchers used birth cohort study data from US and UK to assess ethnicity and immigrant status on childhood weight. They found that ethnicity and immigrant status are risk factors for childhood weight in US and UK. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22188 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:34:48 GMT 20120928103448 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:34:48 GMT 20120928103448 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:34:48 GMT 2012092810103448 A systematic review of the effects of physical activity interventions on children found significant evidence to suggest that physical activity interventions only have a small effect on overall activity levels. Authors of this research think this could be due to children snacking more believing they have been more active or parents not taking their children out to play as they think they have had enough exercise. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22187 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:51:00 GMT 20120928095100 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:51:00 GMT 20120928095100 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:51:00 GMT 201209280995100 A paper published in British Medical Journal has analysed studies of relationships between BMI and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Results found that having a BMI outside of the normal range increase cardiovascular disease risk, more than previously thought. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22175 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:17:51 GMT 20120927121751 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:17:51 GMT 20120927121751 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:17:51 GMT 2012092712121751 A review of advertising in Europe by IASO found that industry figures of children's exposure to adverts for high fat, sugar and salt products has fallen by less than a quarter. Dr Tim Lobstein, author of the report says, "self-regulation simply does not work in a highly competitive market place". http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22171 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:01:23 GMT 20120927120123 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:01:23 GMT 20120927120123 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:40:05 GMT 2012100310104005 Cancer Research UK predicts a 17% fall in cancer related deaths by 2030. Researchers believe this will be due to better diagnosis and treatment as well as reductions in smoking. However, oral and liver cancers look set to increase. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22138 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:55:36 GMT 20120925095536 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:55:36 GMT 20120925095536 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:55:36 GMT 201209250995536 The Government wants to make calorie labelling on alcoholic drinks the next phase of the Responsibility Deal. However The Portman Group, representing the drinks industry, think this is a step too far believing the drinks industry is already doing well to meet previously set targets. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22117 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:16:21 GMT 20120924141621 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:16:21 GMT 20120924141621 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:16:21 GMT 201209241421621 This Australian study estimated years of life lost as a result of extreme temperatures and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Researchers used data from daily weather observations and CVD mortality. They found an increase in years of life lost due to CVD were associated with both hot and cold temperatures. Authors of the study believe this may be due to exhaustion as a result of strain on people's cardiovascular systems. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22114 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:54:36 GMT 20120924105436 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:54:36 GMT 20120924105436 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:54:36 GMT 2012092410105436 A new report published by the European Environment Agency has shown that may countries in Europe still have air pollutant concentrations above the legal and recommended limits. This has implications for human life expectancy and health with research showing that air pollution can reduce lives by eight months. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22113 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:27:29 GMT 20120924102729 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:27:29 GMT 20120924102729 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:27:29 GMT 2012092410102729 Women who consume high volumes of antioxidant containing foods such as fruit, vegetables and whole grains are less likely to have a heart attack according to results of this Swedish study. Women completed food frequency questionnaires and were followed up after ten years. Those who consumed seven portions of fruit and vegetables per day were less likely to have a heart attack than those who consumed only two portions, though these findings were non-significant. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22110 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:02:25 GMT 20120924100225 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:02:25 GMT 20120924100225 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:02:25 GMT 2012092410100225 Research from Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found that young people from North-East England reported higher rates of binge drinking than in other areas of the UK. Authors of the study believe this may be due to the number of youth-orientated bars clustered together within these areas. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22091 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:17:22 GMT 20120921111722 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:17:22 GMT 20120921111722 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:17:22 GMT 2012092111111722 Clinic-based treatment programs for childhood obesity are often too costly for many to attend. This study looked at the benefits of a community-based program - which is significantly cheaper. After six months of being on the program children had an overall 3.4% reduction in weight. Children who frequently attended face to face sessions lost the most weight. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22090 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:47:50 GMT 20120921104750 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:47:50 GMT 20120921104750 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:47:50 GMT 2012092110104750 Free bus passes have been found to incidentally increase physical activity. Researchers analysed data from the National Travel Survey 2005-08 for over 60's with and without bus passes. The researchers found that after bus passes were introduced (2006) not only was there an increase in travel, but there was also an increase in reported time spent walking and cycling per week. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22088 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:21:09 GMT 20120921102109 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:21:09 GMT 20120921102109 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:30:27 GMT 2012092110103027 Taste sensitivity has been shown to vary between individuals and this study chose to investigate further by looking at taste differences between obese and non obese children. Results showed that obese children were significantly less likely to correctly identify tastes. Regarding sweet tasting items, obese children were more likely to give lower taste intensity scores than their non obese peers. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22083 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:31:41 GMT 20120920143141 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:31:41 GMT 20120920143141 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:41:46 GMT 2012092610104146 A Which? survey found that 60% of people eat 'low fat' food weekly under the belief that it is healthier for you. People were unaware that qualification for 'low fat' status only meant having 30% less fat than the original product. For example, one cheese product contained 21.7g of saturated fat in the original and 14.9g saturated fat in the low fat version, which would still be classed with a red label underneath the traffic light labelling scheme. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22080 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:13:41 GMT 20120920141341 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:13:41 GMT 20120920141341 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:13:41 GMT 201209201421341 The Government has published its response to the House of Commons Health select committee inquiry on the alcohol strategy. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22037 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:20:10 GMT 20120919112010 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:20:10 GMT 20120919112010 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:48:23 GMT 201209191534823 A new report entitled European Urban Health Indicator System, has released results of the largest ever health and lifestyle survey of 26 cities in Europe. Results found that the gap between rich and poor in urban areas is widening. The report also provides key policy recommendations for each European city discussed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22034 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:36:31 GMT 20120919103631 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:36:31 GMT 20120919103631 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:55 GMT 2012091912120055 By 2030 obesity rates in all US states could be 40% higher than they are now if American continue with the same eating and exercise habits. This data comes from the new report 'F as in Fat' from Trust for America's Health in which the National Heart Forum used state by state data to predict future obesity trends. The report also discusses what could be done to prevent obesity-related diseases and therefore reduce healthcare costs. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22033 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:51:12 GMT 20120919095112 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:51:12 GMT 20120919095112 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:51:12 GMT 201209190995112 What women eat in their early years can affect their risk of breast cancer later in life, according researchers writing in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22018 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:10:33 GMT 20120918101033 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:10:33 GMT 20120918101033 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:10:33 GMT 2012091810101033 A US study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that children in the USA now consume almost as much salt each day as adults. The study also found more evidence of a link between hypertension and salt intake - this link was found to be more marked in obese children. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22017 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:07:54 GMT 20120918100754 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:07:54 GMT 20120918100754 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:07:54 GMT 2012091810100754 The Mayor of New York has passed a law preventing the sale of sugary drinks larger than 16oz or 0.47 liters in outlets other than grocery and convenience stores. The ban has been made as part of the City's ongoing attempts to cut obesity levels http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22016 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:01 GMT 20120918100201 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:01 GMT 20120918100201 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:01 GMT 2012091810100201 A review published in The Lancet has found that people who work in high pressure job roles and suffer stress as a result have a 23% higher risk of having a heart attack. The researchers also examined the impact of other risk factors such as smoking and physical activity levels. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22015 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:59:20 GMT 20120918095920 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:59:20 GMT 20120918095920 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:59:20 GMT 201209180995920 An article published in the Journal of Cancer reports on research findings that women with type 2 diabetes have a 27% higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who do not suffer from the condition. Obesity is also a risk factor for both diseases. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=22014 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:56:22 GMT 20120918095622 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:56:22 GMT 20120918095622 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:56:22 GMT 201209180995622 The Scottish Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Struan Stevenson (ECR) is convening today (Sept. 12) an event in Strasbourg to discuss the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on alcohol approved by the Scottish Parliament in May, and its alleged potential impact on trade. The gathering appears to be an 'industry convention' and therefore an unbalanced attempt to mislead participants on the legality of the proposal, diverting attention from the benefits that a MUP on alcohol will have on heavy drinkers and society as a whole http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21972 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:41:57 GMT 20120913144157 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:41:57 GMT 20120913144157 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:41:57 GMT 201209131424157 As the recession continues, consumers are turning to cheaper foods such as bacon to feed their families. However, new research from Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) reveals huge and unnecessarily high amounts of salt in bacon, with some products containing MORE THAN HALF the daily recommendation of salt [6g] in just 2 rashers of bacon - more than double the concentration of seawater per 100g. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21969 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:29:01 GMT 20120913102901 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:29:01 GMT 20120913102901 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:05:42 GMT 2012091911110542 Children who are vigorously active for at least seven minutes a day are more likely to have a lower BMI, higher fitness levels and lower blood pressure according to new research from Canada. The researchers used data from two pieces of previous research to look at the association between physical activity and cardio metabolic risk in children. No differences were found between those who were moderately active and those who were inactive but children who engaged in vigorous activity daily found a reduction in blood pressure and BMI. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21958 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:35:05 GMT 20120912093505 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:35:05 GMT 20120912093505 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:05:36 GMT 2012091210100536 A study published in BMJ Open estimated health and environmental benefits that may come as a result of reduced red and processed meat consumption. The researchers used data from National Diet and Nutrition survey. They found that a reduction in red and processed meat consumption led to a reduction in greenhouse cases and cardiovascular disease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21951 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:49:41 GMT 20120911104941 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:49:41 GMT 20120911104941 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:09:18 GMT 2012091210100918 College students aged 18-20 were followed up after a one year period. Results found that a small weight gain of 1.5 pounds after a one year period lead to increased blood pressure in both men and women. Those who lost weight after a one year period had a reduction in blood pressure. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21950 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:07:29 GMT 20120911100729 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:07:29 GMT 20120911100729 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:07:29 GMT 2012091110100729 Researchers for this study examined dietary reports of children and adolescents aged 1-17 years old. Results found that young children who were overweight/obese reported a higher energy intake whilst adolescents who were overweight/obese reported a lower energy intake than their healthy weight peers. The researchers of this study believe this may be due to high energy intake in childhood causing obesity and then differences in energy expenditure accounting for maintaining the weight through adolescence. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21949 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:28:02 GMT 20120911092802 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:28:02 GMT 20120911092802 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:28:02 GMT 201209110992802 New research published in Trends in Food Science and Technology journal researched the nutritional content of 'luxury' supermarket brand foods compared to their cheapest versions. Luxury ranges were found to contain twice the amount of fat, salt and sugar compared to cheaper versions. The researchers believe labelling foods as 'luxury' or 'finest' can be misleading, making people think they are healthier products. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21939 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:19:34 GMT 20120910151934 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:19:34 GMT 20120910151934 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:19:34 GMT 201209101531934 The current drink-drive limit is set at the equivalent of 1.5 pints of beer. This new consultation suggests lowering the limit to the equivalent of one pint of beer in the hope to reduce fatal road accidents that have resulted from drink-driving. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21938 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:03:36 GMT 20120910150336 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:03:36 GMT 20120910150336 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:03:36 GMT 201209101530336 Channel 4's Dispatches has discovered that a third of academy schools in the UK are selling junk food to students. The sale of junk food in maintained schools is banned, but academies are able to opt out of national standards for school meals. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21937 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:55:51 GMT 20120910115551 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:55:51 GMT 20120910115551 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:55:51 GMT 2012091011115551 WHO review of social determinants of health around Europe, published in the Lancet has found that health is largely determined by social factors such as employment and education. Results found that one in eight children entering school in deprived areas are obese compared to one in sixteen amongst the richest. There were differences found between countries with Southern Europe tending to eat less fast food and have more family dinners compared to Britain. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21934 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:19:26 GMT 20120910101926 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:19:26 GMT 20120910101926 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:19:26 GMT 2012091010101926 A national audit of diabetes data has shown that although patients have annual cholesterol checks, not many are following up in controlling their levels. Diabetes UK believe not reducing high cholesterol levels could lead to increased heart disease risk and people need to be more aware of how to control their cholesterol levels. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21933 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:48:38 GMT 20120910094838 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:48:38 GMT 20120910094838 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:48:38 GMT 201209100994838 Researchers examined likely outcomes if minimum alcohol unit pricing was set to 50p in England. Researchers estimate that there would be about 50,000 fewer alcohol related deaths for the over 65s. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21916 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:01:08 GMT 20120907120108 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:01:08 GMT 20120907120108 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:01:08 GMT 2012090712120108 Chicago has published a pedestrian safety plan with over 250 recommendations to help eliminate pedestrian fatalities over the next ten years. Recommendations include increasing crossing time to improve safety for seniors and adding pedestrian intervals at locations with high pedestrian volumes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21915 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:37:18 GMT 20120907113718 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:37:18 GMT 20120907113718 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:37:18 GMT 2012090711113718 A new Oxfam report 'Extreme weather, extreme prices' has suggested that change in food prices as a result of climate change has been underestimated. The report modelled extreme weather scenarios (such as droughts and floods) and the impact on food prices in 2030. They found that these events will have an effect, for example, on wheat and maize production, raising the price by 140% of the previously predicted prices of 2030. Oxfam believes this highlights a need to prepare the global food system for these extreme scenarios. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21898 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:44:38 GMT 20120905094438 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:44:38 GMT 20120905094438 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:44:38 GMT 201209050994438 Curved shaped glasses have been found to make people consume alcohol quicker compared to straight glasses according to results from a study published in PLoS One. 160 social drinkers were observed drinking either alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks from either a curved or straight-sided glass. Alcoholic drink consumption was twice as fast from curved glasses but no difference was found with non-alcoholic drinks. The second part of the study asked participants to gauge whether they thought a glass was more or less half full when in curved or straight glass. People were more inaccurate when looking at a curved glass. Researchers believe that curved glasses make people less able to judge the halfway mark of drink and this leads to quicker drinker and possibly excess consumption. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21891 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:04:02 GMT 20120904110402 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:04:02 GMT 20120904110402 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:04:02 GMT 2012090411110402 Results of new research carried out on rats suggests that regardless of diet received when in the womb, what children eat as newborns and onwards can influence obesity risk. Rats born to mothers on a high fat diet who were then nursed on normal levels of fat were less likely to be obese. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21890 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:39:13 GMT 20120904103913 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:39:13 GMT 20120904103913 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:39:13 GMT 2012090410103913 Children with metabolic syndrome due to being overweight or obese had poorer test scores on mental tests than non overweight/obese children according to a study published in Paediatrics journal. Previous research has shown that metabolic syndrome is associated with brain impairments in adults and this study wanted to ascertain whether it was the same for children. Results of arithmetic, spelling and mental tests showed children with metabolic syndrome had overall lower intelligence. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21888 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:43:01 GMT 20120904094301 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:43:01 GMT 20120904094301 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:43:01 GMT 201209040994301 Statistics published in Health Affairs shows that the rates of potentially preventable deaths have decreased in France, Germany and United Kingdom. Whilst rates have also decreased in the USA, the statistics have not been quite as significant; in the USA potentially preventable death rates in men have dropped by 18.5% whilst the UK dropped by 37%. This is thought to be due to the price and accessbility of health care in America. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21885 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:21:09 GMT 20120903142109 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:21:09 GMT 20120903142109 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:21:09 GMT 201209031422109 A new report from the Department of Transport shows that 15% of adults in England cycle at least once per month with Cambridge having the highest rates of cycling at 52% of its population. Highest rates were generally found in cities with a large student population and/ or flat landscape. 90% of adults in England reported spending at least 5 minutes walking somewhere at least once per month. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21884 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:19:47 GMT 20120903141947 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:19:47 GMT 20120903141947 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:19:47 GMT 201209031421947 Baroness Parminter, Liberal Democrats environment, foods and rural affairs spokesperson has called for a state intervention to promote healthy eating behaviour. This will be one of the topics debated at the next party conference under the theme 'Fairer tax in tough times'. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21883 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:16:12 GMT 20120903141612 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:16:12 GMT 20120903141612 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:16:12 GMT 201209031421612 Lighting and music can strongly influence calorie consumption according to new research published in Psychological reports. Participants ate the same meal but one group ate in a brightly lit fast food restaurant with loud music whilst the others ate in a restaurant with soft lighting and slow music. Participants in the softly lit restaurant tended to spend longer eating and consumed fewer calories. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21882 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:13:31 GMT 20120903141331 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:13:31 GMT 20120903141331 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:13:31 GMT 201209031421331 A recent study looked at the effects of food choices when eating with other people who make low energy dense or high energy dense food choices. Results suggested that when in the presence of a partner who makes unhealthy food choices (high energy dense) you are more likely to mirror their choices. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21881 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:03:55 GMT 20120903140355 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:03:55 GMT 20120903140355 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:03:55 GMT 201209031420355 HM Revenue and Customs believe about £1.2 billion in tax is uncollected from smuggled beer and spirits. The Public Accounts Committee say tax authorities should prosecute more people for alcohol smuggling in order to deter. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21840 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:25:45 GMT 20120830142545 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:25:45 GMT 20120830142545 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:25:45 GMT 201208301422545 A new report looking at alcohol sales in Scotland shows that sales have fallen by 4% between 2010 and 2011. However sales are still 10% higher than 1994. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21835 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:41:42 GMT 20120830104142 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:41:42 GMT 20120830104142 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:41:42 GMT 2012083010104142 A recent report from Office for National Statistics shows that people in the UK are living in good health for longer. In the past five years health expectancy has increased by two years. Ed Jessop, Vice President of Faculty of Public Health told BBC News that these statistics show that "action on public health works." However, the data also showed that the gap in health inequalities is widening. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21833 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:05:20 GMT 20120830100520 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:05:20 GMT 20120830100520 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:05:20 GMT 2012083010100520 Results of Welsh Health Survey: physical activity 2010 found that activity levels of people in Wales has not changed for 10 years. Participants were asked how many times they completed 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise; 1 in 3 did no exercise. A government report entitled 'Creating an active Wales' suggest people should do more daily physical activity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21832 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:42:00 GMT 20120830094200 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:42:00 GMT 20120830094200 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:42:00 GMT 201208300994200 Having extra body fat, being either overweight or obese, has been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer for women. The researchers of this study believe this is due to the extra body fat causing hormonal changes and inflammation. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21828 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:35:43 GMT 20120829103543 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:35:43 GMT 20120829103543 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:35:43 GMT 2012082910103543 Results of the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology study have found that wealthier people, or people from wealthier countries, consumed more fruit, vegetables and proteins than poorer people or people from poor countries who consumed more carbohydrates. This is a result of analysis of data from 17 countries. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21827 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:25:00 GMT 20120829102500 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:25:00 GMT 20120829102500 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:25:00 GMT 2012082910102500 GPs in Southampton have developed a blood test (called the Southampton traffic light test) which highlights liver scarring resulting from alcohol consumption. Results come in three different colours; red- liver scarring present and patient should go to hospital for further tests, amber- 50:50 chance of scarred liver and green - cannot see any scarring currently, but the tests aren't perfect and there is still a chance. These GPs believe if these tests were used more in could help prevent liver disease and reduce excessive alcohol consumption. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21826 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:49:12 GMT 20120829094912 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:49:12 GMT 20120829094912 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:49:12 GMT 201208290994912 Using data from Health Survey for England, Kings Fund looked at lifestyle risk factors and how they occur in certain population groups and their evolution over time. The report then goes on to consider these findings in an English context and the implications for policy and practice. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21802 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:18:15 GMT 20120828131815 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:18:15 GMT 20120828131815 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:18:15 GMT 201208281311815 Researchers examined the data from Third National Health and Nutrition Examination survey and found that risk of death from cardiovascular disease was 2.75 times higher for those with central obesity but normal weight than those with a normal BMI. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21801 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:51:31 GMT 20120828115131 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:51:31 GMT 20120828115131 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:51:31 GMT 2012082811115131 New research looking at pollutant particles in urban environments have found that pollutant particles tend to gather in specific regions of urban environments rather than scatter. Researchers believe this information could help to highlight areas that are more susceptible to high levels of pollution. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21800 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:16:24 GMT 20120828111624 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:16:24 GMT 20120828111624 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:16:24 GMT 2012082811111624 Results of a meta analysis has found that as little as one alcoholic drink a day may increase cancer risk. The study specifically looked at the effect of light alcohol consumption and found that one drink a day increased the risk of cancer of the oesophagus by almost a third as well as other oral cancers and breast cancer. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21799 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:28:55 GMT 20120828102855 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:28:55 GMT 20120828102855 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:28:55 GMT 2012082810102855 Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK are coming together to launch the fundraising campaign 'Stand up to Cancer' (SU2C). This is an annual fundraising events already held in the USA in which celebrities encourage the public to give money in support of cancer research. The launch will take place in September. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21798 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:53:28 GMT 20120828095328 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:53:28 GMT 20120828095328 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:48:13 GMT 2012082911114813 It has been revealed that food manufacturers are being given money by the government to fund research into ingredients and technologies that could be used to make their junk food products healthier. This is a result of food manufacturers signing a Department of Health deal to reduce the number of calories and levels of salt in their products. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21797 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:41:18 GMT 20120828094118 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:41:18 GMT 20120828094118 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:41:18 GMT 201208280994118 Results of a randomised controlled trial found that men who exercised for 30 minutes per day lost 3.6kg in three months compared to 2.7kg for those who exercised for 60 minutes per day. The researchers believe this may be down to those exercising for 60 minutes over compensating by eating more after exercise. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21732 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:14:20 GMT 20120823151420 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:14:20 GMT 20120823151420 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:51:18 GMT 2012082911115118 Tesco is to join other supermarkets in using traffic light labelling on their food and drink packages. Tesco say they made this decision in response to some customer research that showed their customers would prefer a combination of their current Guideline Daily Allowance labelling and traffic light labelling. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21729 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:45:01 GMT 20120823144501 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:45:01 GMT 20120823144501 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:45:01 GMT 201208231424501 A paper presented at the American Sociological Association's annual meeting said that students who engaged in binge drinking reported feeling more satisfied with their college experience than those that didn't. The authors found evidence of high social power groups defining the college 'norms'. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21694 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:54:05 GMT 20120821105405 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:54:05 GMT 20120821105405 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:54:05 GMT 2012082110105405 The latest issue of the journal Childhood Obesity is a special focussing on school food. This issue covers food policy, system and programs to improve food culture and practice in schools. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21693 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:43:20 GMT 20120821104320 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:43:20 GMT 20120821104320 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:43:20 GMT 2012082110104320 A 12 week pilot project due to be launched in September in Cardiff is hoped to reduce cases of admission to hospital following binge drinking. People will be filmed upon arrival to the specially set up triage centre. Once sober, people will be given the option to watch the video in the hope that people will be shocked at their behaviour. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21692 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:45:31 GMT 20120821094531 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:45:31 GMT 20120821094531 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:45:31 GMT 201208210994531 New research published in the Neurology journal tracked 6,500 participants for over a decade, measuring weight and blood pressure levels as well as asking them to performing cognitive and memory tasks. Results showed that participants who were obese had a much faster decline on cognitive test scores then other participants. The researchers are unable to explain the results. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21691 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:31:19 GMT 20120821093119 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:31:19 GMT 20120821093119 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:31:19 GMT 201208210993119 New research has shown that 4 year olds who were able to delay gratification (children were given a sweet and told that if they didn't eat it straight away they would be given another one) had a lower BMI 30 years later. The researchers suggest that interventions to improve self control in young children may reduce the risk of becoming overweight in later life. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21686 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:36:54 GMT 20120820103654 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:36:54 GMT 20120820103654 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:36:54 GMT 2012082010103654 A Which? analysis of the nutritional content of 30 cereal bars has found that almost half contain 30% sugar and many are also high in fat. Only one bar contained no added sugar. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21683 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:55:19 GMT 20120820095519 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:55:19 GMT 20120820095519 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:01:22 GMT 2012082010100122 New figures show that the amount of people with diabetes is continuing to rise in Scotland, increasing by about 10,000 per year. This gives a total of about a quarter of a million people currently diagnosed with diabetes in Scotland. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21682 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:43:41 GMT 20120820094341 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:43:41 GMT 20120820094341 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:43:41 GMT 201208200994341 New data has shown that although people may be making a conscious effort to reduce sodium intake in their diet they may find themselves consuming more than the daily guidelines due to the high sodium content of processed and restaurant foods. Researchers suggest that consumers should try to be more aware of the sodium content in the food they are purchasing. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21661 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:57:55 GMT 20120817105755 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:57:55 GMT 20120817105755 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:57:55 GMT 2012081710105755 A study looked at the relationship between children's sedentary behaviour and motor coordination. The findings suggest that long periods sedentary behaviour can have an effect on motor coordination that me not be reversed by physical activity. Therefore the authors concluded that long periods of sedentary behaviour should be discouraged. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21655 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:41:28 GMT 20120816164128 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:41:28 GMT 20120816164128 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:41:28 GMT 201208161644128 Women with a history of yo-yo dieting were enrolled on a 12 month diet and/or exercise intervention. Results found that although yo-yo dieters were heavier than non dieters at baseline, there was no significant difference in success in participation of lifestyle change. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21654 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:08:08 GMT 20120816160808 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:08:08 GMT 20120816160808 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:08:08 GMT 201208161640808 Researchers examined the association between physical activity and inflammatory markers over a 10 year period. At the end of 10 years results showed that participants who were regularly physically active had lower markers of inflammation than those who were inactive. The researchers concluded this may show the importance of physical activity in preventing pro-inflammatory state seen with aging. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21590 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:20:05 GMT 20120814162005 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:20:05 GMT 20120814162005 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:20:05 GMT 201208141642005 Fred Turok, Chair of Public Health Responsibility Deal physical activity network has spoken of the role the network will have to play in legacy of the Olympics by, "facilitating partnerships between businesses, third sector and the public sector to harness the enthusiasm generated by the games." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21589 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:42:25 GMT 20120814154225 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:42:25 GMT 20120814154225 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:42:25 GMT 201208141534225 Last month Russia introduced new regulations on alcohol marketing prohibiting all adverts outdoors, on television, in airport and in bus and train stations. Russia is hoping to expand to a complete ban by 01 January 2013. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21583 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:13:05 GMT 20120814121305 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:13:05 GMT 20120814121305 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:13:05 GMT 2012081412121305 This comes as a result of research looking to identify obesity across Israel. Findings show that 37% of Israeli adults are overweight and 15% are obese. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21582 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:24:28 GMT 20120814112428 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:24:28 GMT 20120814112428 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:24:28 GMT 2012081411112428 Research investigating the relationship between urban form, socioeconomic status, ethnicity and pedestrian activity in Michigan found that within declining inner cities the built environment is not as effective for promoting physical activity as those in suburban areas. Researchers believe this could be due to lack of healthy food options in these areas and therefore people have to travel further to the supermarket or settle for widely available fast food options. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21580 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:24:10 GMT 20120814102410 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:24:10 GMT 20120814102410 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:24:10 GMT 2012081410102410 A draft new curriculum requiring participation in sports such as football, hockey and netball is to be introduced this autumn. David Cameron has said that the new national curriculum for primary schools will encourage competitive sports in a bid to secure the legacy from the London 2012 Olympics. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21564 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:00:20 GMT 20120813100020 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:00:20 GMT 20120813100020 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:00:20 GMT 2012081310100020 Infants who were breastfed at six months and had a healthy diet to 24 months were found to have a slightly higher IQ at 8 years old than those on a less healthy diet according to findings reported from an article in European Journal of Epidemiology. Dietary patterns at 6,15 and 24 months were examined and compared to IQ levels at 8 years old. Dietary patterns from 6-24 months were shown to have a small effect on IQ at 8 years. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21533 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:49:24 GMT 20120809164924 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:49:24 GMT 20120809164924 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:49:24 GMT 201208091644924 This new study investigated the relation between maternal obesity and early infant growth. At three months old infants of overweight or obese mothers had gained less weight than those with mothers of a normal weight. Maternal obesity was associated with early deceleration in linear growth. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21532 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:13:28 GMT 20120809161328 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:13:28 GMT 20120809161328 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:13:28 GMT 201208091641328 Employers from a hospital in Boston were studied on their food choices in the cafeteria after a 2 tier intervention. The first intervention was a colour coded labelling system of food and drink with green (healthy) and red (unhealthy). The second stage saw a rearrangement of items so that those with green labels were more accessible than red ones. The interventions appeared to encourage healthier choices in employers from all backgrounds. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21530 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:59:34 GMT 20120809155934 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:59:34 GMT 20120809155934 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:59:34 GMT 201208091535934 Rates of obesity are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated whether maternal obesity was a risk factor for neonatal death in these low-income settings. Findings showed that maternal obesity was a significant risk factor for neonatal deaths. Authors concluded strategies to prevent and reduce obesity are required. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21527 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:29:01 GMT 20120809152901 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:29:01 GMT 20120809152901 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:12:25 GMT 2012081510101225 Over 20 years the rate of high cholesterol levels in children of America has dropped from 11% to 8%. However, this improvement may be cancelled out due to the rising obesity rates. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21526 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:14:22 GMT 20120809151422 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:14:22 GMT 20120809151422 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:14:22 GMT 201208091531422 This study compared trends in beverage availability in US secondary schools from 2006-07 and 2010-11. Results showed that 50% less students were able to buy regular soft drinks in year 2010-11 compared to 2006-07. However, 63% of middle school students and 88% of high school students still had wide access to sugary drinks despite the progress made. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21483 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:04:34 GMT 20120808100434 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:04:34 GMT 20120808100434 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:04:34 GMT 2012080810100434 Culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, wants to boost participation of school sports as part of the last legacy of the success of Team GB at the Olympics. Mr Hunt said, "At the moment school sport provision is patchy in some places and we need to do what we can to make sure that the very best examples are spread throughout the whole country and this is absolutely going to be a focus over the next few months and one of the things we really want to take away from these Games." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21482 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:38:47 GMT 20120808093847 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:38:47 GMT 20120808093847 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:03:51 GMT 201208091530351 NHS Improvement have now concluded the five CVD Outcomes Strategy Stakeholder Engagement events for professionals and leads of charities, professional organisations and patient groups and eight events dedicated to patient and carer engagement. The DH has now developed a survey with additional questions. The link to the survey is below. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21469 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:43:22 GMT 20120807154322 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:43:22 GMT 20120807154322 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:43:22 GMT 201208071534322 A survey has revealed that 45% of adults in the UK believe they would not be able to run 100m without stopping, 56% of these were women, 31% men. The authors of this survey wish to find ways to help people to move more and gradually increase their activity levels. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21458 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:00:17 GMT 20120807130017 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:00:17 GMT 20120807130017 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:00:17 GMT 201208071310017 The Guardian's housing network discuss how housing and health professionals can work closer together to improve public health and living. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21456 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:44:03 GMT 20120807124403 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:44:03 GMT 20120807124403 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:39:38 GMT 2012080810103938 A perspective article published in New England Journal of Medicine examines how the recommendations report from the Institute of Medicine matches up with American's view of obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21455 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:12:52 GMT 20120807121252 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:12:52 GMT 20120807121252 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:12:52 GMT 2012080712121252 This new study used a 'business-as-usual' approach to make future predictions of anthropogenic emissions on air quality. The study found that if legislation is not implemented, other than what is already in place, an increasing global population will experience reduced air quality in 2050 comparable to the average citizen in East Asia in 2005. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21452 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:22:13 GMT 20120807112213 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:22:13 GMT 20120807112213 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:22:13 GMT 2012080711112213 New research has found that weight training may be beneficial to the prevention of type 2 diabetes for men. Participants performed either weight training alone or combined with aerobic exercise. On follow up of 18 years found weight training was associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes independent of aerobic exercise though the combined activities had greater benefit. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21450 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:10:23 GMT 20120807101023 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:10:23 GMT 20120807101023 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:10:23 GMT 2012080710101023 The update prepared for Public Accounts Committee reviews the ambitions set out in October 2011. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21401 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:31:00 GMT 20120802153100 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:31:00 GMT 20120802153100 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:31:00 GMT 201208021533100 A study tried to examine the effect health coaches have on weight loss. Results found that having a health coach alongside reduced intensity group behavioural weight loss may be cost effective for obesity treatment though further studies are needed to determine the significance. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21400 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:59:12 GMT 20120802145912 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:59:12 GMT 20120802145912 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:59:12 GMT 201208021425912 World Cancer Research Fund have released updated statistics on alcohol consumption in Great Britain (2009). http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21399 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:36:57 GMT 20120802143657 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:36:57 GMT 20120802143657 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:36:57 GMT 201208021423657 This Guardian article discusses a new holistic approach to tackling childhood obesity currently running in communities throughout the UK. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21398 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:32:18 GMT 20120802143218 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:32:18 GMT 20120802143218 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:32:18 GMT 201208021423218 Many Canadians over estimate the size of one serving of food. Researchers found that the way people estimated one serving was by measuring how much they would normally eat at one time, with most people believing they would need to increase their servings by 400 calories to meet the Canadian recommendations. Authors are not sure whether these findings suggest that the Canadian food guide should change recommended serving size or that Canadians need to be educated better on how much food they should consume per day. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21397 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:12:56 GMT 20120802141256 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:12:56 GMT 20120802141256 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:12:56 GMT 201208021421256 A new survey released by Play England to mark Playday 2012 (annual campaign encouraging play) found that 43.6% of children spent less time playing than their parents did. 31% of parents said children did not play outside because of fears of an accident and 49% because of fears of 'stranger danger'. The aim of Playday is to raise awareness of children's right to play and the importance of play for their health, wellbeing and happiness. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21376 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:55:07 GMT 20120801095507 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:55:07 GMT 20120801095507 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:55:07 GMT 201208010995507 Irish water safety chiefs have warned people on the dangers of drinking alcohol and swimming or sailing. Figures from 2010 showed that 112 people in Ireland drowned, 61 of these were accidental or undetermined. John Leech of Irish Water Safety said, "With an average of 140 people drowning in Ireland every year, it is important to recognise that alcohol can be a contributing factor to these tragedies." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21361 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:14:22 GMT 20120731101422 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:14:22 GMT 20120731101422 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:14:22 GMT 2012073110101422 According to new research snack consumption and BMI are linked to both brain activity and self control. MRI scans showed that participant's 'brain reward' response to pictures of food predicted how much they would subsequently eat. This was more significant than the relationship of conscious feelings of hunger and subsequent food consumption. The study also found that those who lacked self control were more likely to be overweight. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21351 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:44:01 GMT 20120730144401 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:44:01 GMT 20120730144401 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:44:01 GMT 201207301424401 NICE have developed public health briefings for a range of different topics. These briefings are meant for local authorities and their partner organisations in the health and voluntary sectors, in particular those involved with health and wellbeing boards. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21349 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:05:38 GMT 20120730140538 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:05:38 GMT 20120730140538 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:09:45 GMT 2012080110100945 Research surveying 31 medical schools in the UK found that only 4 courses taught about the benefits of physical activity on a yearly basis. The researchers are therefore calling for dedicated time on physical activity teaching in order to equip students with confidence and skills to promote it. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21347 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:34:24 GMT 20120730133424 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:34:24 GMT 20120730133424 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:34:24 GMT 201207301313424 The 3 new salt pledges focus on training and kitchen practice, reformulation and procurement, giving the catering businesses the opportunity to go further in reducing their use of salt. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21346 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:59:10 GMT 20120730125910 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:59:10 GMT 20120730125910 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:59:10 GMT 2012073012125910 A systematic review of studies on health in shift workers has found that shift work is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke. Shift workers were 25% more likely to have a heart attack than daytime workers. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21336 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:09:20 GMT 20120730100920 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:09:20 GMT 20120730100920 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:09:20 GMT 2012073010100920 David Beckham and David Cameron are to attend a 'hunger summit' scheduled for 12 August to discuss malnutrition around the world. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21329 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:41:39 GMT 20120730094139 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:41:39 GMT 20120730094139 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:17:48 GMT 2012080111111748 Latest statistics from Sport England on cycling in Britain have shown that the update in cycling has risen. Though you may not burn as many calories as you would running, this article discusses how it can be effective for those looking to start exercising. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21326 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:37:07 GMT 20120730093707 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:37:07 GMT 20120730093707 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:37:07 GMT 201207300993707 Children's Food Campaign (CFC) has published a report, of the above name, calling for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to re-examine their sponsorship deals. The report found that junk food sponsorship accounts for only 2% of the IOC income yet is given a big platform to promote their unhealthy products. The CFC is calling for the IOC to exclude junk from sponsorship. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21304 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:15:51 GMT 20120727161551 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:15:51 GMT 20120727161551 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:13:50 GMT 2012080110101350 This is the belief of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) who suggests that taxation and regulated advertising could reduce the number of CVD related deaths in Europe. This approach is due to ESC's belief that a 'population level' approaches to prevention would have a greater impact in reduction of CVD than individual approaches. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21298 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:41:45 GMT 20120727144145 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:41:45 GMT 20120727144145 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:41:45 GMT 201207271424145 Western lifestyles differ significantly to that of our ancestors yet little work has examined the differences. This research compared energy expenditure of Hadza hunter-gatherers and their Western counterparts. Surprisingly, the results found that although physical activity levels were greater among Hadza, their daily energy expenditure was no different than Westerners. These findings suggest that although exercise is important, eating less is key to reducing obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21271 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:24:33 GMT 20120726122433 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:24:33 GMT 20120726122433 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:24:33 GMT 2012072612122433 Department of Health have released the findings of a three year survey (2008-11) about the diet of the nation. Findings show that on average adults are consuming 4 portions of fruit and vegetables per day with only 31% of people aged 19-64 eating the recommended 5 portions a day. Tracey Parker from British Heart Foundation said, "It's disappointing that a year on there has been no real improvement in the number of young people eating their five-a-day." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21270 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:41 GMT 20120726120041 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:41 GMT 20120726120041 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:41 GMT 2012072612120041 American Council on Exercise have recommended that 30 minutes of exercise, for example walking or stair climbing, during your lunch break is a great way to meet recommended weekly guidelines. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21234 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:34:24 GMT 20120724153424 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:34:24 GMT 20120724153424 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:34:24 GMT 201207241533424 Researchers assessed the cardiovascular risk of severely obese children. Two thirds of severley obese children had at least one risk factor including hypertension, high blood glucose and type 2 diabetes. The researchers concluded, "Internationally accepted criteria for defining severe obesity and guidelines for early detection and treatment of severe obesity and comorbidity are urgently needed." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21223 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:58:40 GMT 20120724115840 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:58:40 GMT 20120724115840 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:58:40 GMT 2012072411115840 Results from a Populus survey for Saga Health Insurance has found that 52% of people over 40 admit to being overweight. Whilst 1 in 10 over 50s meet the recommended target of exercise per week, a third report not exercising at all. However, a third of over 50s claimed to eat the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day compared to one fifth of under 50s. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21221 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:09:57 GMT 20120724110957 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:09:57 GMT 20120724110957 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:09:57 GMT 2012072411110957 A recent study investigated the effects of vitamin C, E, selenium and zinc in decreasing the risk of pancreatic cancer. Results from 7 day food diaries found that those who had high intakes of the above were less likely to get pancreatic cancer than those who had little or no intake. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21219 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:53:27 GMT 20120724095327 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:53:27 GMT 20120724095327 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:53:27 GMT 201207240995327 Researchers believe that asking your children this question will encourage healthier food choices. The study involved showing children some superheroes eating healthy foods and when prompted to make their own choices were more likely to follow the choices of the super-hero. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21208 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:37:26 GMT 20120723143726 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:37:26 GMT 20120723143726 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:37:26 GMT 201207231423726 A quarter of patients admitted to Scottish Intensive Care Units have alcohol problems. Data analysis also shows that admissions from areas of deprivation were more likely to be related to alcohol with an estimated cost of £8.9 million a year. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21206 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:24:01 GMT 20120723142401 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:24:01 GMT 20120723142401 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:24:01 GMT 201207231422401 A recent study has shown that the planting of trees, bushes and other plants in urban areas with high levels of pollution can reduce pollution levels as they at as air filters. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21201 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:41:14 GMT 20120723124114 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:41:14 GMT 20120723124114 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:41:14 GMT 2012072312124114 The Western diet is becoming more popular all over the world. A study on Chinese-Singaporeans found those who frequently consumed Western-style food had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with little or no intake. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21194 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:16:27 GMT 20120723121627 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:16:27 GMT 20120723121627 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:16:27 GMT 2012072312121627 Researchers have discovered that regular consumption of fizzy drinks and sweetened fruit juice can alter body metabolism; muscles use the sugar for energy instead of burning fat which can have long term effects of weight gain and reduced ability to burn fat. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21192 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:40 GMT 20120723120040 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:40 GMT 20120723120040 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:40 GMT 2012072312120040 According to World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) cutting back on salty foods such as bacon and bread could reduce risk of stomach cancer. WCRF currently believe 1 in 7 incidents of stomach cancer could be prevented if people stuck to the daily guidelines of salt intake and therefore are calling for traffic-light labelling on food packages to help people monitor their intake of salt, sugar and fat. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21188 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:13:49 GMT 20120723111349 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:13:49 GMT 20120723111349 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:23:24 GMT 201207241642324 A body shape index combines the existing measures of body mass index and waist circumference which, according to researchers, has a stronger correlation with death rate than the measures used separately. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21161 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:18:24 GMT 20120720151824 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:18:24 GMT 20120720151824 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:18:24 GMT 201207201531824 Researchers evaluated the energy, saturated fat and sodium content of restaurant foods 6 and 18 months after implementation of restaurant menu calorie labelling in Washington. Results found that there had been modest improvements but energy, saturated fat and sodium levels were still over the recommended amounts. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21160 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:04:04 GMT 20120720150404 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:04:04 GMT 20120720150404 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:04:04 GMT 201207201530404 Sports drinks are increasingly used for enhancing exercise, but there is little evidence on the benefits of this. The BMJ investigated the link between the sports drink industry and academic research. Analysis of 431 marketing claims for performance enhancement (only 3 of which were good quality and low bias) found that the evidence marketing claims were based on were of little significance to wider population as drinks were tested in elite athletes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21158 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:49:18 GMT 20120720144918 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:49:18 GMT 20120720144918 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:49:18 GMT 201207201424918 House of Commons health committee has suggested tougher rules on alcohol advertising are needed, including the possible ban of sports sponsorship. Having reviewed the government alcohol strategy published earlier this year the committee feels it is too focussed on binge drinking and not long-term alcohol abuse. Alcohol Concern agrees with these criticisms believing there should be a review of advertising standardising. Department of Health say they are committed to tackling the problem of alcohol misuse. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21035 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:25:32 GMT 20120720142532 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:25:32 GMT 20120720142532 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:12:00 GMT 201207201641200 The healthcare watchdog has recommended that everyone aged 40 and above should have a risk assessment for type 2 diabetes. This would identify those at high risk early on and advice and treatment for prevention would be offered. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21004 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:02:29 GMT 20120718100229 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:02:29 GMT 20120718100229 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:37:43 GMT 2012071810103743 A study conducted by European Centre for Environment and Human Health found that people who live by the sea are more likely to say they are healthy compared to those living inland. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21003 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:41:32 GMT 20120718094132 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:41:32 GMT 20120718094132 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:41:32 GMT 201207180994132 New reports in a special Lancet series on physical activity have found that a third of adults are not doing enough physical activity, causing 5.3 million deaths per year. Researchers conclude that people need to be informed not only of the benefits of exercise, but the dangers associated with lack of it. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=21002 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:26:05 GMT 20120718092605 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:26:05 GMT 20120718092605 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:26:05 GMT 201207180992605 Air pollution levels in London are some of the worst in Europe, if this is combined with smog, as the result of a hot sunny day, then it is feared these levels could impair an athlete's performance. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20999 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:29:18 GMT 20120717172918 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:29:18 GMT 20120717172918 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:29:18 GMT 201207171752918 Research presented at the 2012 meeting of the Society of the Study of Ingestive Behaviour suggests that cuting large portions of food into smaller chunks will not only reduce the amount you eat but also leave you feeling more satisfied. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20997 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:22:52 GMT 20120717172252 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:22:52 GMT 20120717172252 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:22:52 GMT 201207171752252 The Guardian discusses why some people are more susceptible to weight gain than others. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20996 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:08:39 GMT 20120717170839 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:08:39 GMT 20120717170839 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:08:39 GMT 201207171750839 Researchers looked at the association of playing motion controlled video games and energy intake compared to sedentary television viewing. Results showed that although playing these video games increased physical activity participants still had a high energy intake. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20983 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:22:17 GMT 20120717102217 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:22:17 GMT 20120717102217 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:22:17 GMT 2012071710102217 Research investigating the effectiveness of keeping a food diary in weight loss found that keeping a diary improved weight loss over a 12 month period. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20982 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:48:16 GMT 20120717094816 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:48:16 GMT 20120717094816 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:48:16 GMT 201207170994816 UK Faculty of Public Health have suggested health warnings similar to those on cigarette packages should be displayed on alcohol containers to raise awareness of the harmful effects alcohol consumption can have. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20981 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:37:04 GMT 20120717093704 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:37:04 GMT 20120717093704 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:37:04 GMT 201207170993704 A new proposal from NHS Cumbria suggests that having to pay for alcohol at a separate till point would reduce the number of impulse purchases of alcohol from shops. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20980 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:17:00 GMT 20120717091700 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:17:00 GMT 20120717091700 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:17:00 GMT 201207170991700 Children who increase their TV viewing between the ages of 2 and 4 years old are more likely to be overweight or obese and less physically fit by the time they are 10 according to new research. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=20978 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:49:59 GMT 20120717084959 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:49:59 GMT 20120717084959 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:49:59 GMT 201207170884959 A series of episodes that discusses what factors in our environment has caused a rising of chronic disease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19943 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:08:30 GMT 20120710160830 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:08:30 GMT 20120710160830 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:08:30 GMT 201207101640830 Many people have to sit at computers all day for their job but research has found that this can decrease life expectancy. The research suggests that by limiting time spent sitting to 3 hours per day could increase life expectancy by two years. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19940 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:26:49 GMT 20120710152649 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:26:49 GMT 20120710152649 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:26:49 GMT 201207101532649 The Brazilian government has introduced new legislation to improve its traditional food system. The legislation ensures that children get at least one meal at school of which 70% must be fresh food and 30% sourced from local farms. The legislation is an attempt to combat obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19924 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:03:00 GMT 20120709150300 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:03:00 GMT 20120709150300 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:03:00 GMT 201207091530300 It has been reported that Olympic officials have been questioning whether McDonalds and Coca-Cola should be allowed to sponsor the event in light of the global obesity crisis. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19920 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:49:21 GMT 20120709144921 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:49:21 GMT 20120709144921 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:49:21 GMT 201207091424921 Only 6 out of the 50 US states mandate the recommended physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes a week in schools according to newly published research. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19919 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:30:28 GMT 20120709143028 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:30:28 GMT 20120709143028 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:30:28 GMT 201207091423028 Takeaway pizzas have been found to have the highest salt content per person in an analysis of the salt content of hot takeaway meals. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19916 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:10:50 GMT 20120709141050 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:10:50 GMT 20120709141050 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:10:50 GMT 201207091421050 Research has found that physical activity as small as a brisk 30 minute walk can prevent progression from pre-hypertension to hypertension. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19913 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:09:31 GMT 20120709120931 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:09:31 GMT 20120709120931 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:09:31 GMT 2012070912120931 Researchers believe that teaching people about energy balance, rather than focussing on food restrictions and weight loss, may be beneficial in reducing obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19906 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:09:39 GMT 20120709110939 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:09:39 GMT 20120709110939 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:09:39 GMT 2012070911110939 A recent survey by Drinkaware found that two thirds of people drink to relax in the evenings and 44% were more likely to drink after a stressful day. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19904 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:39:22 GMT 20120709103922 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:39:22 GMT 20120709103922 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:39:22 GMT 2012070910103922 ConfectionaryNews.com analyses the presence of confectionary companies on social media platforms. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19890 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:32:12 GMT 20120706143212 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:32:12 GMT 20120706143212 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:32:12 GMT 201207061423212 The European Alcohol Policy Alliance has launched a new website to flag up the risks associated with alcohol consumption and cancer. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19874 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:13:38 GMT 20120706111338 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:13:38 GMT 20120706111338 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:13:38 GMT 2012070611111338 The government has released a draft legislation in response to the consultation 'dealing with problems of late night drinking'. It will allow councils to use early morning alcohol restriction orders and charge a levy for late night licences. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19860 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:51:14 GMT 20120706105114 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:51:14 GMT 20120706105114 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:51:14 GMT 2012070610105114 New research in the U.S. has found a reduction in the amount of sugar-sweetened drinks being sold in schools. The number has reduced from 47% in 2008 to 33% in 2011. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19851 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:21:59 GMT 20120706102159 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:21:59 GMT 20120706102159 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:21:59 GMT 2012070610102159 Owners of the restaurant chain Leon have been invited by Michael Gove to review school meals and advise on how they can be improved. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19850 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:00:04 GMT 20120706100004 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:00:04 GMT 20120706100004 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:00:04 GMT 2012070610100004 Research findings presented at the Endocrine Society's 94th annual meeting has found that viewing pictures of high-calorie foods activated the brains desire for food. After drinking a glucose drink these responses were higher. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19777 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:46:13 GMT 20120703144613 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:46:13 GMT 20120703144613 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:46:13 GMT 201207031424613 A BMJ research group have reviewed research about diet and health and compiled their findings to form the 'Healthy Eating' guide on the BMJ Best Health website. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19772 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:23:20 GMT 20120703142320 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:23:20 GMT 20120703142320 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:23:20 GMT 201207031422320 A new study looked to determine whether gender influences the association of obesity and hypertension. The results suggested that the relationship was stronger in women than men. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19759 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:05:10 GMT 20120702160510 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:05:10 GMT 20120702160510 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:05:10 GMT 201207021640510 Results of a recent survey found that parents avoid talking to their children about weight through fear of fear of triggering and eating disorder of lowering their self esteem. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19709 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:35:21 GMT 20120702123521 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:35:21 GMT 20120702123521 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:35:21 GMT 2012070212123521 Half of 15-16 year old girls in Britain admit to binge drinking at least once a month, this is the highest rate across Europe and differs from the rest of Europe where boys tend to drink more than girls. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19708 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:10:06 GMT 20120702121006 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:10:06 GMT 20120702121006 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:10:06 GMT 2012070212121006 The first annual updates from Public Health Responsibility Deal partners, who signed up at the launch of the Deal in March last year, have been published. These updates provide the first opportunity for partners to set out the progress they have made in delivering their pledges. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19704 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:33:44 GMT 20120702103344 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:33:44 GMT 20120702103344 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:33:44 GMT 2012070210103344 A new study has found that swapping one short car journey with walking would significantly reduce early deaths and save approximately 200 million euros per year. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19687 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:36:18 GMT 20120629153618 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:36:18 GMT 20120629153618 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:36:18 GMT 201206291533618 A studying examining the affects of 3 types of diet (low calorie, low glycaemic and low carbohydrate) on weight loss found that a low-glycaemic index diet was most effective for continued weight loss and prevention of weight gain as well as being the healthiest. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19646 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:40:28 GMT 20120628164028 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:40:28 GMT 20120628164028 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:40:28 GMT 201206281644028 40 of the 43 UK zones exceeded nitrogen dioxide limits in 2010. The European Commission have refused the UK anymore time to reduce these emissions and therefore may have to ban or fine heavily polluting traffic for 12 cities including Brighton, Liverpool and Newcastle. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19640 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:36:47 GMT 20120628153647 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:36:47 GMT 20120628153647 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:36:47 GMT 201206281533647 A recent study with mice found that, although both were effective, exercise was more beneficial in preventing alzheimer's than following a healthy diet. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19636 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:07:05 GMT 20120628150705 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:07:05 GMT 20120628150705 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:07:05 GMT 201206281530705 In a new study first time mothers were regularly visited by specially trained nurses who advised on healthy eating and activity. Results found that this intervention was effective for reducing BMI in two year olds. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19632 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:43:26 GMT 20120628144326 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:43:26 GMT 20120628144326 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:50:26 GMT 201206281425026 Students who fasted for 18 hours were more likely to opt for high calorie foods such as starch when eating their next meal compared to the control group. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19630 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:40:35 GMT 20120628114035 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:40:35 GMT 20120628114035 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:40:35 GMT 2012062811114035 A joint NGO position statement from the seven leading global NGOs concerned with the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through action on diet and alcohol. We outline our concerns and recommendations in response to WHO paper A65/7 on the options for facilitating multisectoral action the prevention and control of NCDs through partnership. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19591 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:51:02 GMT 20120627095102 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:51:02 GMT 20120627095102 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:51:02 GMT 201206270995102 A following 43,396 women over 15 years found that those who followed a high protein-low carbohydrate diet were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease during that period. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19590 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:37:46 GMT 20120627093746 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:37:46 GMT 20120627093746 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:37:46 GMT 201206270993746 Physical activity during reproductive and post menopausal stages decreases the risk of breast cancer according to findings of a recently published study. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19577 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:08:08 GMT 20120626160808 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:08:08 GMT 20120626160808 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:08:08 GMT 201206261640808 National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA) have recognised and applauded 12 sports in Australia that have committed to the national reduction of binge drinking by removing themselves from alcohol sponsorship. The sports involved include football, swimming and basketball. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19571 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:39:34 GMT 20120626143934 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:39:34 GMT 20120626143934 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:39:34 GMT 201206261423934 A study looking at family nutrition and parental employment status found that adolescents with mothers working full time reported less family meals and more consumption of fast food than those with mothers who worked part time or were unemployed. Employment status of father did not make a difference. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19520 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:24:34 GMT 20120625142434 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:24:34 GMT 20120625142434 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:24:34 GMT 201206251422434 Being overweight is a known risk factor for cancer but a recent survey from Cancer Research has shown that even when overweight people are aware of this it does not inspire them to lose weight, stating a lack of will power as the main reason for not losing weight. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19511 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:02:03 GMT 20120625140203 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:02:03 GMT 20120625140203 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:02:03 GMT 201206251420203 American Fitness Index 2012 has revealed that Minneapolis is the healthiest city in the U.S. It has the highest rates of physical activity and researchers believe this is probably due to the volume of exercise studios available and government investment in green spaces. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19507 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:47:25 GMT 20120625134725 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:47:25 GMT 20120625134725 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:47:25 GMT 201206251314725 The Behaviour Insights teams at Whitehall have investigated the possibility of using data from supermarket loyalty cards to identify what people are buying and to provide them with tips for a healthier diet in an attempt to promote healthy lifestyles. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19498 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:47:07 GMT 20120625114707 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:47:07 GMT 20120625114707 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:47:07 GMT 2012062511114707 Data from Nuffield Health has revealed that the average waist size of women in Britain is 33.43 inches, a healthy size is 31.5 inches. 57% of women were larger than the healthy size. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19497 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:34:41 GMT 20120625113441 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:34:41 GMT 20120625113441 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:34:41 GMT 2012062511113441 Parents believe that few healthy food and drink options are available to children in sports settings and therefore their children eat junk food. Researchers conclude that sports settings should be promoting healthy eating and that healthy food should be made available in these places. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19486 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:37:54 GMT 20120625103754 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:37:54 GMT 20120625103754 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:37:54 GMT 2012062510103754 A systematic review of primary care providers perceptions and barriers of physical activity counselling found that although most seen the benefits of it, many feel unprepared to give the advice due to lack of time or lack of training. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19483 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:23:43 GMT 20120625102343 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:23:43 GMT 20120625102343 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:23:43 GMT 2012062510102343 A Spanish study evaluated the association between dietary habits and body fat and the role of physical activity in adolescents. The researchers found that those who ate four healthy meals per day and lower body fatness regardless of physical activity levels. Boys who did not engage in physical activity and skipped breakfast had the highest body fatness. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19481 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:16:46 GMT 20120625101646 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:16:46 GMT 20120625101646 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:16:46 GMT 2012062510101646 The government has backed a guide to help parents teach their children to be confident about their bodies. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19480 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:01:25 GMT 20120625100125 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:01:25 GMT 20120625100125 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:01:25 GMT 2012062510100125 Research has shown that over a ten year period the frequency of hypertensive-associated hospital admissions has increased. Researchers believe childhood obesity may partly explain this increase. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19476 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:45:32 GMT 20120625094532 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:45:32 GMT 20120625094532 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:45:32 GMT 201206250994532 Department of Health announced that 10 years after the introduction of the salt reduction policy in the UK, salt intake has fallen by approximately 1.5g per person per day. This reduction should prevent about 20,000 cardiovascular disease events per year. CASH are urging the government to continue to encourage this reduction further. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19460 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:43:12 GMT 20120622164312 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:43:12 GMT 20120622164312 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:58:27 GMT 2012062510105827 In an attempt to reduce health inequalities doctors are calling for the government to look into providing free breakfasts to children in England. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19459 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:28:27 GMT 20120622162827 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:28:27 GMT 20120622162827 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:28:27 GMT 201206221642827 Results published from a new study using data from Gateshead Millennium Study has found that restricting television access to children was associated with a decrease in physical activity. This conflict with findings from previous studies that found television viewing increases sedentary behaviour. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19456 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:14:36 GMT 20120622161436 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:14:36 GMT 20120622161436 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:14:36 GMT 201206221641436 The Telegraph shows an interactive table of the world's 'fattest' nations as published by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19455 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:13:24 GMT 20120622161324 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:13:24 GMT 20120622161324 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:19:40 GMT 201206221641940 From the first Rio summit in 1992 the Guardian reviews the evidence to see if things have improved. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19424 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:47:20 GMT 20120619144720 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:47:20 GMT 20120619144720 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:34:34 GMT 201206191533434 World Health Organization has issued a statement regarding sustainable development and human health in response to The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19422 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:37:54 GMT 20120619143754 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:37:54 GMT 20120619143754 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:40:04 GMT 201206191424004 Modern technology, from entertainment consoles to microwaves, mean we are spending less time being physically active suggests findings from a recent study using historical data to track the decline in activity levels. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19421 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:30:13 GMT 20120619143013 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:30:13 GMT 20120619143013 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:34:21 GMT 201206191643421 Researchers have found that the recommended daily activity levels of 20 minutes per day are not being met by most schools in Ontario. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19419 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:08:13 GMT 20120619140813 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:08:13 GMT 20120619140813 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:34:34 GMT 201206191643434 According to new research due which is due to be presented at the American Chemical Society stone fruits such as nectarines and plums might help to fight off metabolic syndrome due to special compounds found within them . http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19414 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:30:51 GMT 20120619113051 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:30:51 GMT 20120619113051 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:33:40 GMT 2012061911113340 A nutrition survey of children aged 1-5 has shown that although children have an adequate intake of macronutrients and micronutrients they have a low intake of fibre and omega-3 and are consuming too much saturated fats. This diet may have an affect on a child's long term health. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19413 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:22:47 GMT 20120619112247 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:22:47 GMT 20120619112247 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:26:13 GMT 2012061911112613 Researchers have found a close relationship between high sodium intake and increase in levels of serum uric acid and urine albumin excretion, which are known signs of hypertension. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19411 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:42:48 GMT 20120619104248 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:42:48 GMT 20120619104248 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:24:03 GMT 201206191532403 Following the announcement of the alcohol unit reduction pledge on 23 March, the Department has now published the delivery plans from early signatories. Thirty one businesses to date have signed up to the pledge http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19396 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:40:01 GMT 20120618144001 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:40:01 GMT 20120618144001 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:41:20 GMT 201206181424120 Researchers have found a relation between prevalence of obesity and growth of the supermarket economy, suggesting that the obesity epidemic is a result of collective behaviour rather than the individual. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19384 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:21:42 GMT 20120618122142 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:21:42 GMT 20120618122142 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:24:29 GMT 2012061812122429 Changing the colour of your plate to one that contrasts with food colours may help people to eat less according to new research. The research found that when plates were a similar colour to the food being served people tended to serve themselves more. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19381 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:56:01 GMT 20120618115601 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:56:01 GMT 20120618115601 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:58:45 GMT 2012061811115845 New research has shown that the effect growing levels of obesity is having on world food demands is similar to that of the growing global population. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19380 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:35:38 GMT 20120618113538 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:35:38 GMT 20120618113538 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:43:19 GMT 2012061811114319 New research has found that regular tooth scaling can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19317 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:14:03 GMT 20120614151403 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:14:03 GMT 20120614151403 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:15:58 GMT 201206141531558 The latest CASH report has found that some chain restaurant meals have a salt content higher than the recommended daily allowance for children. CASH believe that parents are unable to make healthy choices due to the lack of nutritional content on restaurant menus. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19315 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:22:02 GMT 20120614142202 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:22:02 GMT 20120614142202 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:45:32 GMT 201206141424532 Research observing the food students buy in the areas outside of school at lunch time has found that most foods purchased exceed recommended energy levels. The researchers suggest combating this by controlling the number of fast food outlets near schools. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19287 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:02:37 GMT 20120613110237 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:02:37 GMT 20120613110237 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:05:22 GMT 2012061311110522 A new report from the University of Plymouth has found that teenagers are frequently buying alcohol online due to the lack of restrictions from online purchasing. Age checks were practically non-existent on some web sites. Report yet to be published. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19286 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:50:46 GMT 20120613105046 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:50:46 GMT 20120613105046 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:53:53 GMT 2012061310105353 Students from a school in York are preparing to speak about their views of the future and our planet to world leaders at the Rio +20 Earth summit. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19285 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:36:25 GMT 20120613103625 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:36:25 GMT 20120613103625 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:38:25 GMT 2012061310103825 Results from surveys have found that black and hispanic women are 66% less likely to be aware of heart disease than white women. Women under 55 years of age were also significantly less aware. Educational programmes should be targeted towards these groups. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19263 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:51:48 GMT 20120612135148 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:51:48 GMT 20120612135148 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:57:35 GMT 201206121315735 New research has found that individuals who regularly get less than six hours sleep per night are more likely to have a stroke than those who sleep for longer periods. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19255 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:03:06 GMT 20120612120306 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:03:06 GMT 20120612120306 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:04:44 GMT 2012061212120444 Little research has been done on the benefits of eating breakfast but this study has found that eating breakfast regularly decreases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Although a high quality diet was an important factor, breakfast consumption appeared more important. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19251 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:54:13 GMT 20120612105413 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:54:13 GMT 20120612105413 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:58:07 GMT 2012061210105807 Brain scans have found that pictures of junk food are more appealing to healthy volunteers when sleep deprived than after regular sleep. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19242 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:18:05 GMT 20120611161805 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:18:05 GMT 20120611161805 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:01:31 GMT 2012061312120131 A new study has found that, contrary to belief, children do not eat less when serving themselves compared to when meals are plated for them. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19240 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:27:41 GMT 20120611152741 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:27:41 GMT 20120611152741 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:58:31 GMT 2012061311115831 Alcohol Health Alliance has called for a ban on television advertising for alcohol, including an end to sponsorship of sporting events, in an attempt to protect children from drinking at a young age. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=19238 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:04:17 GMT 20120611150417 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:04:17 GMT 20120611150417 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:07:21 GMT 201206111530721 Following on from Change 4 Life comes Games 4 Life with an aim to get families moving and taking part in more sports rather than just watching it on the TV. It includes a mobile app with activity ideas for all ages. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18911 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:34:38 GMT 20120611143438 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:34:38 GMT 20120611143438 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:37:32 GMT 201206111423732 A study following nearly 2000 individuals with pre-diabetes, some being treated through drugs or lifestyle changes, other not, found that those who were able to reduce blood sugar to normal levels were 56% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18883 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:20:23 GMT 20120611142023 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:20:23 GMT 20120611142023 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:23:28 GMT 201206111422328 Results from the Alcohol Marketing Monitoring in Europe study have shown that sports events associated with the alcohol industry are linked to higher levels of alcohol consumption. The researchers also found that popular sports such as football are often sposored by the alcohol industry. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18788 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:54:53 GMT 20120607135453 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:54:53 GMT 20120607135453 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:57:54 GMT 201206071315754 Research published in the journal Archive of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine found that genes can give an indication of a persons risk of becoming obese in adulthood. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18787 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:52:05 GMT 20120607135205 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:52:05 GMT 20120607135205 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:58:07 GMT 201206071315807 Research published in the journal PLoS Medicine has found that waist circumference alone can be an indicator of risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This means that if an individual has a waist circumference of over 40.2 inches for men and 34.6 inches for women, they are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even if they are not classed as obese on the BMI scale. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18786 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:45:20 GMT 20120607134520 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:45:20 GMT 20120607134520 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:51:55 GMT 201206071315155 A survey carried out in the US and Europe has found that rates of smoking and alcohol intake are lower in the US compared to Europe. The survey covered 15 and 16 year olds drawn from a nationally representative sample in 36 different countries. 27% of US students had drunk alcohol in the 30 days prior to the survey, compared to an average of 57% in European countries surveyed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18735 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:32:50 GMT 20120606093250 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:32:50 GMT 20120606093250 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:35:54 GMT 201206060993554 A study examining the available literature on the impacts of consuming more fish has found that there is currently no single place for consumers to go to find all the information they need about the benefits of different fish types and other affects of fish consumption, including impacts on the environment and sustainability. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18734 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:25:51 GMT 20120606092551 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:25:51 GMT 20120606092551 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:36:07 GMT 201206060993607 Drinks companies have complained that moves to stop sales of servings of surgary drinks in sizes over 16oz in New York are denying people freedom of choice. The ban will apply to all drinks which contain more than 25 calories per 8 ounces. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18733 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:20:40 GMT 20120606092040 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:20:40 GMT 20120606092040 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:36:20 GMT 201206060993620 Five separate studies published in the American Journal of Medicine show that healthy habits such as regularyl cleaning your teeth, eating fish, maintaining a healthy weight and stopping smoking can help prevent disease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18732 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:14:31 GMT 20120606091431 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:14:31 GMT 20120606091431 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:36:34 GMT 201206060993634 Research published in the USA's Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has found that walking in cold temperatures activiates a type of fat known as brown fat, which actually burns calories. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18731 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:10:45 GMT 20120606091045 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:10:45 GMT 20120606091045 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:36:51 GMT 201206060993651 A US study has found that people who regularly eat certain nuts such as cashew nuts and walnuts have a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome. The study also found that people who regularly eat nuts also tended to be slimmer, and have lower levels of proteins linked to inflammation and heart disease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18730 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:07:32 GMT 20120606090732 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:07:32 GMT 20120606090732 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:37:10 GMT 201206060993710 The Walt Disney company has confirmed that from 2015 onwards it will stop advertisment of junk foods on its tv, radio and online programmes. However, some experts are sceptical about how effective this will be, as which adverts are banned will depend on how Disney defines junk food. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18729 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:03:31 GMT 20120606090331 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:03:31 GMT 20120606090331 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:37:24 GMT 201206060993724 A research study published in the BMJ and funded by the NHS compared two groups of patients suffering from depression. In one group, sufferers were given assistance to ensure that they took exercise several times a week in addition to receiving standard therapy. The second group received standard therapy only. The study found that there was no difference in lessening of symptoms between the two groups, indicating that additional exercise does not alleviate depressive symptoms. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18728 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:55:58 GMT 20120606085558 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:55:58 GMT 20120606085558 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:37:47 GMT 201206060993747 5月31日是世界禁菸日與六一國際兒童節緊緊相鄰或許這是在用另一種方式提醒全社會防止未成年人吸菸的重要性在我市未成年人是否能夠輕鬆購買到菸呢日前記者調查走訪後發現學校周邊的雜貨店裡幾乎都有售菸櫃檯禁止向未成年人售菸的規定幾乎空置 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18721 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:12:39 GMT 20120605021239 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:12:39 GMT 20120605021239 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:13:09 GMT 201206050221309 南方都市報對佛山市民發起問卷調查本次調查共發出112份紙質問卷107份電子問卷共219份有效問卷問卷顯示九成佛山市民反映自己在公共場所被迫吸過二手菸對於衛生部要求的公共場所禁菸的規定約60%市民認為要想完全控菸最有效的方法是對抽菸者進行處罰約75.34%的受訪市民支持罰款其中一半抽菸者對此支持 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18720 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:11:56 GMT 20120605021156 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:11:56 GMT 20120605021156 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:12:33 GMT 201206050221233 又到世界無菸日今年5月31日是菸草控制框架公約在中國生效後迎來的第6個世界無菸日室內公共場所禁止吸菸的國家規定出臺也已滿一年但餐館車站依然隨處可見吞雲吐霧的癮君子足證公約和規定的效力打了折扣 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18719 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:58:27 GMT 20120605015827 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:58:27 GMT 20120605015827 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:00:46 GMT 201206050220046 在5月31日第25個世界無菸日期間區食品藥品監管局對我區的餐飲單位控菸情況進行突擊檢查發現我區餐飲經營者和從業人員的控菸意識逐步提高相關的投訴日漸減少 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18718 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:57:48 GMT 20120605015748 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:57:48 GMT 20120605015748 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:58:22 GMT 201206050115822 根據最新的美國全國藥物使用與健康調查青少年與青年的吸菸率逐漸下降例如青少年吸菸者每日吸菸26支紙菸以上者從2004年6%下降至2010年3.4%主因是許多州之菸稅調漲已跨越每包3美元新台幣約89元門檻美國疾病管制局(CDC)指出菸價上漲10%可減少成人近4%的菸品消費對年輕人的影響更大而各州的紙菸平均消費稅從2009年一包1.34美元新台幣約40元提高至去年的1.46美元新台幣約43元除了各州的菸稅外聯邦政府再加1.01美元新台幣約30元之聯邦菸稅紐約州是徵收超過3美元菸稅新台幣約89元的五個州之一菸稅最高達4.35美元新台幣約129元加州的菸稅則是一包87美分新台幣約26元但在6月5日投票通過菸稅措施將再上漲至1美元新台幣約30元 美國18歲至25歲成人的每日吸菸者的盛行率在從2004年為的20.4%在下降至2010年下降至的15.8%而12歲至17歲青少年的每日吸菸率則從3.3%下降至2%這些都可歸功於學校的健康教育課程反菸宣導活動的落實禁止販賣菸品予18歲以下的青少年以及提高菸稅之綜合效果但實際上12名青少年中就有1名吸菸而3名年輕成人中就有1名吸菸意味著菸害防制仍待繼續努力 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18713 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:56:43 GMT 20120604045643 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:56:43 GMT 20120604045643 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:57:47 GMT 201206040445747 依紐西蘭奧塔哥大學的公共衛生研究指出如果有尼古丁替代品將近一半的紐西蘭吸菸者會有近半數將支持全面禁菸更希望政府能將稅金用於菸害防制工作而不是完全靠自己的力量戒菸該研究訪問1,300名吸菸者其中921人被問到如果政府在10年內能提供有效的尼古丁替代品他們是否會支持禁止有尼古丁的商品有46%表示贊成此外65%的受訪同意政府需要更嚴格的監管菸商原住民之毛利人與太平洋島嶼區域之吸菸者期望更為強烈另有59%的吸菸者表示政府需要更加努力以減少與菸品相關的危害該研究共同作者Dr Heather Gifford表示調查結果與國際研究一致這意味著民眾與吸菸者都希望政府發揮領導能力並採取明確的行動以實現2025年紐西蘭設定成為無菸國家的目標 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18712 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:55:51 GMT 20120604045551 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:55:51 GMT 20120604045551 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:56:37 GMT 201206040445637 未開發國家如括巴基斯坦等民眾主要死亡起因於嚼食口嚼菸無煙菸品或檳榔而發生基因病變所導致的口腔癌而以檳榔子及菸品混合嚼食之無煙菸品如gutka菸巴基斯坦卡拉奇大學指出各式各樣不衛生未包裝及家庭工廠製作的口嚼菸如gutkageelagutka濕的gutka菸與sukhagutka乾的gutka菸在市面上可輕易購得已被視為最危險且最能致癌的菸品 該研究收集了260名口腔鳞狀细胞癌病患的組織與血液樣本之後與260名年齡與性別相同之對照組的血液樣本做比較並指出口腔癌的早期跡象包括口腔內的白色與紅色斑塊這個跡象被視為口腔癌的初期或癌前病變階段這階段癌症通常是可由手術治癒然而因為這些癌症之初期症狀不痛不癢病患會持續忽略及延誤就醫治療病情發展至燒灼感與疼痛令人難受之階段已是口腔癌晚期化療與放射治療就是唯一療法 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18711 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:54:59 GMT 20120604045459 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:54:59 GMT 20120604045459 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:55:47 GMT 201206040445547 俄羅斯衛生保健與發展部為符合世界衛生組織菸草控制框架公約(FCTC)規範已向國會下議院(State Duma)提出禁止公開販售紙菸與公共場所禁菸的法律草案該法案也將公共場所包括住宅公共空間長途火車火車站出入口市場及公共用餐等列為禁菸場所另街道報攤將禁止公開販賣菸品但面積超過50平方公尺的商店除外報攤也不可公開陳列菸品也禁止販賣紙菸與菸品予18歲以下的青少年所有菸品也將設有最低零售價格此外也提議全面禁止菸品廣告這將配合修訂現行的廣告法規菸盒包裝將在一年內印製菸品健康危害之警示圖文 俄羅斯是全球菸品消費量大之國家之一依全球成人吸菸行為調查(GATS)顯示吸菸率高達39.1%估計約4,390萬名吸菸者占國內人口的39.1%衛生保健與發展部認為未來法案通過後之菸害防制新措施預估可減少40%至50%吸菸人口或每年減少15萬至20萬人的死亡 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18710 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:53:55 GMT 20120604045355 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:53:55 GMT 20120604045355 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:54:51 GMT 201206040445451 一批由菲律賓索索貢主教Arturo Bastes率領的天主教教士希望在教堂外區域能禁菸以保護人民健康與環境衛生主教Bastes在訪問中表示即使在教堂廣場住宅區或露臺等宗教活動場所我也百分百贊成應該禁菸政府自5月31日起馬尼拉的黎刹公園也稱為倫禮沓公園將嚴禁吸菸及亂丟菸蒂目前教堂內已全面禁菸教會領導人在採訪中被問到也在教堂外區域禁菸的可能性Bastes舉出兩個支持禁菸的原因一是二手菸會使不吸菸者罹患癌症另一則是為了環境衛生與清潔因為吸菸者在教會活動場所亂丟菸蒂已是隨處可見的景象馬洛洛斯主教Jose Oliveros及古堡市主教Honesto Ongtioco也支持教堂室內外全面禁菸雖然加洛坎市Deogracias Iniguez主教同樣支持該法令但他表示教堂區域近菸之決定權在轄區主教 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18709 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:52:58 GMT 20120604045258 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:52:58 GMT 20120604045258 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:53:50 GMT 201206040445350 以色列簽署世衛組織菸草控制的架構公約WHO FCTC公約並採取禁止在機場與港口等場所銷售免稅菸品之措施週一早上以色列國會之財務委員會(Knesset Finance Committee)於通過免稅紙菸數量減半的新規定並自2013年4月1日起開始實施以色列政府衛生部原來規劃取消免所有機場與港口等菸品免稅之待遇但來自班固利恩機場(Ben-Gurion Airport)免稅商店與菸草公司的遊說壓力及立法行程之干擾國會通過折衷式的新規定將18歲以上成年容許攜入菸品免稅數量由2條紙菸縮減為1條紙菸一條紙菸有10包紙菸或200支紙菸同時新規定也減少青少年使用水菸如nargileh菸的免稅數量專家認為青少年吸水菸比吸紙菸對健康危害更大吸菸與吸毒酗酒及暴力等危險行為有關 　　雖免稅連鎖店店主詹姆斯理查森(James Richardson)告訴國會並聲稱如沒有免稅紙菸的銷售與營收利潤未來每個乘客必須承擔更高額的機場稅然而國會並沒有全面考慮未來每年將要花費幾十億謝克幾百億台幣經費來治療菸害相關疾病之沈重經濟負擔 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18705 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:47:18 GMT 20120604014718 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:47:18 GMT 20120604014718 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:48:18 GMT 201206040114818 依澳洲癌症協會指出在澳洲政府2012至2013年的年度預算將削減入境免稅菸品的銷售量以減少國內的癌症負擔目前入境遊客可攜帶250支免稅紙菸或250克免稅的雪茄或菸品但自9月1日起將減少攜入境之免稅菸品數量至50支紙菸或是50克的雪茄或其他菸品以阻止人們大量購買世界上最有致癌性之菸品 　　澳洲癌症協會執行長Ian Olver教授表示繼續允許攜入大量免稅菸品是一個鼓勵消費使用菸品的不正常現象因菸稅有兩個目的一個是促使吸菸者戒菸比任何其他公共政策的介入來得有效另一個則是籌集經費用於社區因吸菸造成巨大社會負擔之菸害防制等措施Olver教授也讚揚政府的此項措施他認為在澳洲政府在通過素面菸盒包裝的前瞻性法律後的不到六個月又持續採取減少免稅菸品數量措施在世界菸害防制上已居領先地位 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18704 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:46:20 GMT 20120604014620 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:46:20 GMT 20120604014620 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:47:12 GMT 201206040114712 奈及利亞非政府組織青少年菸害防制與健康行動(Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health)執行董事Seye Omiyefa博士表示每年有2%的奈及利亞男性死於可歸因於菸害的疾病或是每天至少有兩名男性死於菸害2012年的菸草與健康圖鑑指出吸菸是奈及利亞國內與全球最重要之可預防的死因奈及利亞當地之菸草公司在2006年曾指出估計奈及利亞人每年消耗140億支紙菸另根據2012年的菸草與健康圖鑑之資料估計奈及利亞人每年消耗約170億支菸且21.7%的奈及利亞青少年也暴露於家庭二手菸因此有增加癌症與其他菸害疾病的風險 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18703 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:45:12 GMT 20120604014512 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:45:12 GMT 20120604014512 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:46:14 GMT 201206040114614 美國加州自5月15日週二起將實施公共大樓附近與戶外餐飲區禁菸法令吸菸者不可在距離禁菸建築物25呎內吸菸包括工作場所餐廳任何公共大樓的窗戶門口牆壁裂縫通風口及戶外餐飲區包括餐廳與公園的野餐區違反規定者將處以50美元新台幣約1,481元的罰單警方發言人Liz Wylie表示業者有責任告知雇用人員知悉新法令規定無視該法令的違反者將被罰但必須有證據證明業者知道或理論上該知道該行為違法山景城副檢察官Nicole Clemens補充說業者首次違規可能罰款100美元新台幣約2,962元在一年內第二次違規則罰款200美元新台幣約5,924元之後之每次違規將罰款500美元新台幣約14,810元在嚴重的情況下業者也可能面臨刑責酒吧與夜店業者表示強烈反對該全面禁菸法令並指稱新法令會趕走客人亦促使吸菸者聚集在附近停車場與小巷子吸菸而不是在戶外庭院之指定吸菸區吸菸 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18702 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:44:19 GMT 20120604014419 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:44:19 GMT 20120604014419 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:45:06 GMT 201206040114506 莫斯科市政府於五月初提議餐廳與酒吧等二種場所全面禁菸之規定分別將於2013年及2014年實施但餐廳與酒吧業者聯合會辦理網路民意調查後聯合會會長Igor Bukharov指出這兩種場所禁菸規定似有過度嚴格的疑慮當然如果市政府通過法令後業者也會遵守規定但覺得政府措施仍相當不成熟及社會氣氛不佳業者認為無菸餐廳與酒吧的成本係由經營者付費另這新措施也可能會引起政府官員貪污業者認為政府該直接處分吸菸者比較合理而不應處罰業者另餐廳連鎖業RP-Com總執行合夥人Alexander Krylov指稱場所禁菸後不會使吸菸者戒菸然而過去歐洲國家推動場所禁菸之經驗如英國在菸害防制法上路後促使許多吸菸者減少吸菸量或戒菸另今年初發表在菸害防制期刊(Tobacco Control journal)的研究也發現歐洲國家實施公共場所禁菸後不少吸菸者在家庭也不吸菸了例如各國吸菸者在家不吸菸比率愛爾蘭增加25%法國增加17%德國增加38%及荷蘭增加28% http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18701 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:42:50 GMT 20120604014250 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:42:50 GMT 20120604014250 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:17:50 GMT 2012060812121750 根據全球成人吸菸行為調查(GATS)發表的研究數據顯示南印度有超過10.7%的15歲以上青少年使用無菸菸品而成癮這些無菸菸品如ghutka與pan masala而在南印度15.1%的每日吸菸者中有7%每日使用無菸菸品然大部分的吸菸者並不知道印度90%的口腔癌可歸因於無菸菸品的使用此研究獲得印度衛生家庭福利部的支持 　　Achutha Menon健康科學研究中心教授兼主任K R Thankappan醫師表示喀拉拉邦使用pan masala與kaina等無菸菸品而成癮者大部分是外來的移民人口這些移民勞工粗估約有2千5百萬名大多是來自阿薩姆邦比哈爾邦奧里薩邦及西孟加拉邦等地區 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18700 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:42:00 GMT 20120604014200 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:42:00 GMT 20120604014200 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:42:46 GMT 201206040114246 澳洲衛生部長John Hill表示議會俱樂部公眾活動主辦場地等公共場所禁菸法令將於5月31日生效而在兒童遊樂場及大眾運輸候車亭吸菸將罰200澳幣新台幣約5,907元他預期許多強力反對吸菸的議會議員與較積極的私人組織將依此法令立刻採取更積極的行動其他單位則陸續跟進例如公園街道音樂慶祝活動體育賽事私人醫院戶外區海灘選美競賽及任何吸菸者想吸菸的地方Hill亦表示儘管該禁菸法令並非強制性的除非是兒童遊戲區但市民會慢慢對公共場所禁菸有所堅持尤其是議會不准在某些公共空間吸菸相信這是將禁菸意識傳達至整個社區的良好途徑 　　澳洲醫學會南澳省主席沙利(Peter Sharley)強調吸菸導致澳洲每年損失310億澳幣新台幣約9,175億7,460萬元並使1萬5千人死於可歸因於菸害的疾病整體來說有群眾活動的戶外場所都應該禁菸儘管該禁菸法令很難靠警察監督但如果能四處張貼警示公告可以提醒很多人遵守規定 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18699 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:40:37 GMT 20120604014037 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:40:37 GMT 20120604014037 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:41:52 GMT 201206040114152 為了減少國內的菸品使用印度公共衛生基金會(Public Health Foundation of India)與印度衛生家庭福利部(Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)合力製作兩部專為警察非政府組織及青少年機構拍攝的菸害防制影片加強這些領域的基層工作者對菸害防制工作的認知印度衛生家庭福利部聯合秘書Shakuntala Gamlin表示該部將繼續以培育人才的能力視為國家菸害防制計畫的重要工作環節而這些培訓資源透過跨部門的參與使菸害防制工作得以擴展這兩部影片目前是以英語泰盧固語及古吉拉特語發音並附有一本手冊在每場培訓會後專家可與觀眾互動使培訓會能在社區內有效地落實由印度公共衛生基金會與非政府組織年輕族群之健康傳播組織HRIDAY)編製的實施菸害防制法及菸草控制框架公約之國家報告也於今日發表 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18698 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:39:26 GMT 20120604013926 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:39:26 GMT 20120604013926 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:40:21 GMT 201206040114021 如果你認為住在無菸公寓就可免於二手菸害那你就錯了一項由美國小兒科學會(American Academy of Pediatrics)李奇蒙卓越中心(Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence)進行的全國代表性的2011年社會環境調查(Social Climate Survey)的323個有效問卷調查顯示不吸菸的受訪者表示每週都會聞到菸味者佔38%每天都會聞菸味者佔12%此外幾乎三分之一的受訪者表示在公寓大樓內聞到菸味其中有一半是在住家內聞到也有41%家中有孩子的居民表示有聞到菸味而相較於沒有接受政府住宅補助者有接受補貼者較容易在家中聞到菸味 　　另根據小兒科期刊(Pediatrics)的一篇研究顯示公寓不是孩童唯一暴露於二手菸的地方22%的國高中學生因與吸菸者同處於一台汽車內而暴露於二手菸美國疾病管制局(CDC)的研究作者Brian King向美聯社表示儘管二手菸暴露值已經從2000年的40%下降至22%但仍然令人擔憂 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18697 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:38:01 GMT 20120604013801 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:38:01 GMT 20120604013801 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:39:00 GMT 201206040113900 加拿大馬尼托巴省政府已提出一項禁止在藥局及醫療機構以販賣機銷售菸品之法案未來吸菸者可取得紙菸的場所也將大幅縮減馬尼托巴省衛生廳廳長Jim Rondeau表示此法案的目標是進一步降低該省的吸菸率並已獲得一些已在其他省分之菸品的藥局及其他團體的支持預計今年春季過後會通過立法 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18696 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:36:17 GMT 20120604013617 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:36:17 GMT 20120604013617 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:37:56 GMT 201206040113756 According to research published in the Lancet, not enough is being done to assess the diet and physical activity among prisoners. After reviewing available literature, researchers found that levels of overweight and obesity in prisoners in the UK, Australia and USA were unacceptably high. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18673 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:13:07 GMT 20120601101307 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:13:07 GMT 20120601101307 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:16:19 GMT 2012060110101619 Researchers have developed a framework which may explain why life expectancy is lower in Scotland than the UK as a whole. The research suggests that lower life expectancy in Scotland may be due to higher levels of deprivation caused by the decline in industrialisation in the UK from 1950 onwards. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18672 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:09:18 GMT 20120601100918 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:09:18 GMT 20120601100918 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:16:37 GMT 2012060110101637 A study published in the journal Lancet Oncology has predicted that there will be a surge in global cancer levels, fuelled by the increasing adoption of Western lifestyles and diets in developing countries. Several cancers such as breast and bowel cancer are known to be linked to obesity and unhealth diets. The estimates are based on figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer's Globocan database. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18670 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:01:06 GMT 20120601100106 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:01:06 GMT 20120601100106 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:16:54 GMT 2012060110101654 New statistics show that alcohol drinking in children has fallen from 25% of secondary school pupils admitting to drinking once a week in 2001 to only 13% admitting to drinking once a week in 2010. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18669 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:55:40 GMT 20120601095540 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:55:40 GMT 20120601095540 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:17:07 GMT 2012060110101707 New research using micro simulation looked at what would happen to the population if recommended daily guidelines were reduced to half a unit per day. Researchers found this reduction is likely to lead to a 3% drop in the rate of deaths caused by alcohol-related cardiovascular disease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18645 Thu, 31 May 2012 12:20:07 GMT 20120531122007 Thu, 31 May 2012 12:20:07 GMT 20120531122007 Thu, 31 May 2012 12:25:16 GMT 2012053112122516 The Bloomberg administration have proposed a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks at restaurants, cinemas and street stalls in an attempt to combat obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18640 Thu, 31 May 2012 11:35:04 GMT 20120531113504 Thu, 31 May 2012 11:35:04 GMT 20120531113504 Thu, 31 May 2012 11:38:17 GMT 2012053111113817 Researchers found that the majority of wives do not consult their husband when trying to give them a healthier diet, which can lead to men binging on junk food when not with their partners. Researchers found that discussing diets with each other is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18554 Wed, 30 May 2012 10:22:06 GMT 20120530102206 Wed, 30 May 2012 10:22:06 GMT 20120530102206 Wed, 30 May 2012 10:25:02 GMT 2012053010102502 The UCL/Lancet Commission on Healthy Cities is exploring ways, other than health services, that cities can provide a healthy environment. One city being studied in Bogota which has traffic-free Sundays and bank holidays that has led to increased physical activity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18552 Wed, 30 May 2012 09:58:12 GMT 20120530095812 Wed, 30 May 2012 09:58:12 GMT 20120530095812 Wed, 30 May 2012 10:02:08 GMT 2012053010100208 Physical activity levels of friendship groups in after-school programmes were monitored. Although researchers found that friendship groups did not form on dissolve on the basis of activity levels, existing friendships influenced levels of physical activity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18531 Tue, 29 May 2012 14:57:24 GMT 20120529145724 Tue, 29 May 2012 14:57:24 GMT 20120529145724 Tue, 29 May 2012 15:00:32 GMT 201205291530032 People who were paid to increase there fruit and vegetable intake and decrease sedentary behaviour were found to continue with this healthy lifestyle even after payment deceased. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18527 Tue, 29 May 2012 14:40:10 GMT 20120529144010 Tue, 29 May 2012 14:40:10 GMT 20120529144010 Tue, 29 May 2012 14:43:50 GMT 201205291424350 The Scottish Government plan to bring the drink-drive limit down from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. In doing so that hope that there will be a dramatic drop in alcohol-related road deaths. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18447 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:46:17 GMT 20120528104617 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:46:17 GMT 20120528104617 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:48:24 GMT 2012052810104824 Researchers have examined the relationship between vitamin D and 34 year incident stroke. Out of 7385 participants at baseline 960 had a stroke. The quarter of participants with the lowest levels of vitamin D were at a 22% higher risk of having a stroke that those in the top quarter. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18437 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:23:21 GMT 20120528102321 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:23:21 GMT 20120528102321 Wed, 30 May 2012 10:55:42 GMT 2012053010105542 澳洲首都首都特區立法會議(ACT Legislative Assembly)在去年十月份通過禁止在載有孩童的車內吸菸的法令而六個月之法規導入緩衝與教育宣導期已結束駕駛人如果被發現在載有16歲以下孩童之車內違規吸菸將處以250澳幣罰款約新台幣7,505元如果到法庭處理最高可罰5,500澳幣約新台幣165,084元堪培拉首席部長Katy Gallagher表示儘管成年人有權利選擇吸菸孩童有權利免受二手菸危害而該禁菸法令目的在保護無法保護自己的孩童 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18428 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:37:15 GMT 20120528013715 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:37:15 GMT 20120528013715 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:37:58 GMT 201205280113758 美國之全國性菸害宣導已進行一個多月廣告播出罹患各種疾病之真實吸菸個案因廣告有大量驚悚畫面也令很多人不想觀看但依研究數據顯示這些廣告已有鼓勵吸菸者尋求幫助之宣導效果在反菸廣告中一名脖子上有一個洞呼吸的曾經吸菸男子說當你的脖子上有一個洞沖水淋浴時就不要面對蓮蓬頭宣導片從五週前開始播放後雖廣告內容或許有些爭議性麻薩諸塞州戒菸專線的來電量大增26%對吸菸者產生相當效果麻薩諸塞州戒菸與預防計畫主任Lois Keithly博士表示播出宣導片可鼓勵吸菸者再次嘗試戒菸而戒菸專線的人不僅馬上獲得協助與諮詢其後輔導人員也會追蹤繼續關懷 　　從全國調查結果這些驚悚的菸害廣告造成的效果更佳因撥打美國疾病管制局(CDC)戒菸專線的次數已增加兩倍以上而且CDC戒菸資訊網站之瀏覽率也增加近三倍廣告已促使吸菸者產生適度焦慮並尋求戒菸等服務 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18427 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:35:58 GMT 20120528013558 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:35:58 GMT 20120528013558 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:36:48 GMT 201205280113648 美國密西根大學研究人員表示如果世界衛生組織(WHO)的全球菸害防制政策可立即實施至2030年止可預防數百萬人因菸害所導致疾病的死亡此外在2010年實施WHO全球菸害防制政策MPOWER可使吸菸者人數降低34%目前全球已有174個國家簽署第一個WHO衛生條約菸草控制框架公約(FCTC)但各國因政治等因素尚未全面實施MPOWER菸害防制政策研究人員以兩套政策條件設定來進行模擬研究以預測2010年至2020年與繼續延伸到2030年所產生之防制政策效果在研究國家中以2010年的全球吸菸盛行率為24%約7.94億名吸菸者為起點如果MPOWER菸害防制政策於2010年在全球全面實施並持續將菸品價格加倍估計到2020年的全球吸菸盛行率為15%即5.69億名吸菸者2030年則續降為13%即有5.23億名吸菸者相對地若全球沒有實施MPOWER防制政策在吸菸率與戒菸率保持不變下推估到2020年的吸菸盛行率將增為23%或8.38億名吸菸者所增加吸菸者係因人口快速成長而延續到2030年的吸菸盛行率則為22%8.72億名吸菸者密西根大學公衛學院Kenneth Warner教授表示已證實簽署FCTC及推動MPOWER菸害防制策略之效果這更是近幾十年來最成功的公共衛生案例 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18426 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:35:02 GMT 20120528013502 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:35:02 GMT 20120528013502 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:35:46 GMT 201205280113546 澳洲維多利亞省的健康團體聯合呼籲在戶外餐飲場所應全面禁菸並希望在兒童遊樂場10公尺內公共建築入口與車站候車區4公尺內大型商場海灘運動場及公共活動場所都必須禁菸在這個月澳洲醫學協會(Australian Medical Association)維多利亞省分會心臟基金會維多利亞癌症局及該省戒菸專線已聯合起來共同將這些場所禁菸之建議案提交給省政府 　　維多利亞省戒菸專線執行董事Fiona Sharkie表示該省是澳洲唯一尚未實施或想規劃推動場所禁菸法令的省份目前餐飲服務業人員及消費者仍無法因禁菸法規可免於戶外餐飲場所之二手菸害之保障澳洲醫學協會維多莉亞洲分會會長Stephen Parnis則說未來該禁菸法令如實施將保護年輕人有呼吸新鮮空氣的權利降低染上菸癮機率及減少二手菸導致心血管等疾病風險也會促使吸菸者嘗試戒菸更可避免戒菸者再次吸菸 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18425 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:34:03 GMT 20120528013403 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:34:03 GMT 20120528013403 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:34:54 GMT 201205280113454 韓國衛生福利部在週一表示自本年12月起新法規將要求菸品業者將菸盒警示圖文面積從目前佔30%擴大到50%加印戒菸專線之服務電話(1544-9030)及規定低焦油紙菸的菸盒上加註低焦油菸與一般菸同樣有害健康之警告文句衛生福利部官員表示目標是要用肺癌或吸菸者被摘除喉部的警示圖片雖然菸草業與吸菸者產生很大反彈聲浪但希望此更嚴格菸盒警圖標示之新規定可促使全國吸菸率下降 　　健康福利部為了減少吸菸者人數已將高速公路之休息站文化遺址撞球館及體育場所列為禁菸場所儘管如此目前面積小於150平方公尺的餐廳暫排除法規適用未來會逐步將較小面積的場所列入禁菸範圍 http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18424 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:27:32 GMT 20120528012732 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:27:32 GMT 20120528012732 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:33:49 GMT 201205280113349 Researchers have found that mothers who have a low vitamin D status whilst pregnant were more likely to have children with a higher fat mass by six years old. These findings were something that could not be explained by other factors but authors concluded more investigations need to be performed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18395 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:17:16 GMT 20120525141716 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:17:16 GMT 20120525141716 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:20:56 GMT 201205251422056 New research examined whether delivery by caesarean section is a risk factor for childhood obesity. Researchers found that children delivered by c-section could be at an increased risk of obesity and that this may be due to the affect c-section may have on bacteria in the gut. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18365 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:45:49 GMT 20120524154549 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:45:49 GMT 20120524154549 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:49:02 GMT 201205241534902 National Osteoporosis Society has launched its fifth Sunlight Campaign to remind people in the UK to get outside for a few minutes everyday to keep vitamin D levels topped up. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18359 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:31:22 GMT 20120524143122 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:31:22 GMT 20120524143122 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:33:08 GMT 201205241423308 Macmillan Cancer Support and Ramblers have announced a new joint Responsibility Deal pledge to increase physical activity through national Walking for Health scheme. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18358 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:48 GMT 20120524142748 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:48 GMT 20120524142748 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:37 GMT 201205241423037 Men's Health Forum has launched new website to support their You Only Live Once (YOLO) campaign for Men's Health Week. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18357 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:18 GMT 20120524142518 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:18 GMT 20120524142518 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:40 GMT 201205241422740 A study which monitored two parks, one of which had been upgraded, found that usage and activity in the park increased after the upgrade. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18324 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:13:18 GMT 20120523101318 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:13:18 GMT 20120523101318 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:15:31 GMT 2012052310101531 Fred Turok, chair of the Government's Public Health Responsibility Deal physical activity network has blogged about the importance of businesses in encouraging staff to be more physically active. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18322 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:51:41 GMT 20120523095141 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:51:41 GMT 20120523095141 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:55:11 GMT 201205230995511 Results from a national study suggest that US adolescents carry a large burden of CVD risk factos. 37% of normal-weight adolescents carried at least one risk factor, 49% of overweight and 61% of obese. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18292 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:03 GMT 20120522110003 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:03 GMT 20120522110003 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:02:29 GMT 2012052211110229 The Department of Health's new information strategy sets out a ten year framework to transform information for the NHS, public health and social care. We, National Heart Forum, have published our response to this. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18285 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:05:53 GMT 20120522100553 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:05:53 GMT 20120522100553 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:27:49 GMT 2012052310102749 A new study assessed whether obesity and other metabolic diseases resulted from a high fat diet or the disruption of metabolic cycles. Two groups of mice were fed high fat diets. Although both consumed the same amount of calories, time-restricted mice appeared to be protected from metabolic disease. Researchers believe this may be due to mismatch between body clock and eating schedule. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18264 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:42:29 GMT 20120521154229 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:42:29 GMT 20120521154229 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:47:45 GMT 201205211534745 The Sunday Telegraph investigated the acid levels of juice drinks and smoothies, one drink was found to be more acidic than vinegar. Dentists are warning of the damage this can do to teeth. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18261 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:48 GMT 20120521150448 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:48 GMT 20120521150448 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:07:27 GMT 201205211530727 A study assessing the relation of dietary fat types on cognitive changes in elder women has found that those who consumed more saturated fats were more likely to have worse cognitive and verbal memories than those who consumed more monounsaturated fats. The findings suggest that consumption of fat types is more influential than total fat consumption. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18258 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:53 GMT 20120521144153 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:53 GMT 20120521144153 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:02:07 GMT 201205211530207 This is due to regulation of snack foods sold in high schools. All snack foods must contain less than 250 calories, with no more than 35% of those being from fat. However researchers found that although fewer calories were consumed compared to schools from other states, it did not mean that healthier options were being chosen. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18250 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:39:31 GMT 20120521123931 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:39:31 GMT 20120521123931 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:43:02 GMT 2012052112124302 The Department has today published its information strategy The power of information which sets a ten-year framework for transforming information for the NHS, public health and social care. The focus of the strategy is on improving access to information, including a commitment that people will be able to access their GP records online by 2015. Other ambitions are for test results to be available electronically and that people will be able to book or re-arrange their medical appointments online. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18244 Mon, 21 May 2012 11:32:09 GMT 20120521113209 Mon, 21 May 2012 11:32:09 GMT 20120521113209 Mon, 21 May 2012 11:34:53 GMT 2012052111113453 What drink is served with your meal has been found to influence your consumption of vegetables. Adults were asked what their food and drink pairing preferences were whilst children in a laboratory study were observed on the role of drink context on vegetable consumption. It was found that soft drinks with calorie dense food was favoured. Researchers believe this may be due to associative learning. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18220 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:04:08 GMT 20120518160408 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:04:08 GMT 20120518160408 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:09:47 GMT 201205181640947 New research evaluated the effects of dietary interventions in pregnancy on maternal and fetal weight. Following a healthy diet was found to improve outcomes for mother and baby and also improve obstetric outcomes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18210 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:49:43 GMT 20120518144943 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:49:43 GMT 20120518144943 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:03:49 GMT 201205181530349 New research presented at ALICE RAP (Addiction and Lifestyles in contemporary Europe - Reframing Addictions Project) conference in Newcastle has found that alcohol addiction in the UK represents a bigger addiction than illegal drug use or gambling with one in eight adults dying as a result of alcohol abuse. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18167 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:48:21 GMT 20120517154821 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:48:21 GMT 20120517154821 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:51:34 GMT 201205171535134 Which? have published results from their survey of the nutritional content of supermarket sandwiches. Results found that inconsistent labelling between stores made it difficult to identify healthy and unhealthy options. An egg mayonnaise sandwich from one store contained 22g of fat whilst one from another store contained 10g. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18166 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:41:23 GMT 20120517154123 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:41:23 GMT 20120517154123 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:46:49 GMT 201205171534649 These statistics show evidence of the spread of non communicable diseases including diabetes and heart disease in developed countries and poorer countries. The data shows that one in three adults have raised blood pressure and one in ten have diabetes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18163 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:20 GMT 20120517152620 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:26:20 GMT 20120517152620 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:29:46 GMT 2012052310102946 Malta has launched Healthy Wright for Life strategy 2012-2020 which suggest increasing a co-ordinated multi sector approach to tackling the rising rates of obesity in Malta. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18155 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:15 GMT 20120517141015 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:15 GMT 20120517141015 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:12:56 GMT 201205171421256 Researchers have found that Britain would need to put a 20% 'fat tax' on unhealthy food and drink in order to reduce diet-related diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers looked at evidence from around the world of the benefits of food taxes, one study in America had found that a 35% tax on sugar sweetened drinks led to a 26% drop in sales. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18090 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:43:17 GMT 20120516114317 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:43:17 GMT 20120516114317 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:48:44 GMT 2012051611114844 Researchers took biomarkers of healthy adults before, during and after the Beijing Olympics when air pollution levels were highly restricted. Researchers found that changes in air pollution levels changed biomarkers of cardiovascular physiology. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18088 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:47:19 GMT 20120516094719 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:47:19 GMT 20120516094719 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:51:18 GMT 201205160995118 School Food Trust has found that although some academy schools are complying to national school food standards, others are not and are providing pupils with food high in fat, sugar and salt. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=18017 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:04 GMT 20120515095204 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:04 GMT 20120515095204 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:27:14 GMT 2012051512122714 Hypertension and pre-hypertension is known to be a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk but the subtype, isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH) has not been researched in relation to CVD risk. Participants were followed over 7 years and those with IDH had 81% increased risk of CVD compared to 41% increased risk for pre-hypertensive participants. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17958 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:15:35 GMT 20120514111535 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:15:35 GMT 20120514111535 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:37 GMT 2012051611115237 The government has launched a new consultation to get opinions from food manufacturers, shops and health experts on the best way to label food. The government hopes to make it easy for people to make healthy food choices suggesting a combination of traffic light labelling and GDAs may be best. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17955 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:16:31 GMT 20120514101631 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:16:31 GMT 20120514101631 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:38:23 GMT 2012051410103823 Scotland is due to set their minimum alcohol pricing at 50p per unit. Scottish Nationalists hope this will help to reduce alcohol-related health problems. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17953 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:05:52 GMT 20120514100552 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:05:52 GMT 20120514100552 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:07:34 GMT 2012051410100734 World Cancer Research Fund has released findings of a new poll about fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK. The poll shows most people do not get their five day, only 27% in higher income groups and 17% in low income groups. As part of Cancer Prevention Week WCRF will hold 'Fruity Friday' in which they hope to encourage people to eat at least one more portion of fruit and vegetables a day. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17952 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:54:54 GMT 20120514095454 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:54:54 GMT 20120514095454 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:29 GMT 2012051410100029 Researchers examined the extent to which behaviour can predict the consumption of healthy or unhealthy snacks. Over a 24 hour period snacking appeared to form a large part of children's calorie intake with most showing preference toward unhealthy snacks. Researchers felt this may be due to having more control over snacking than what is given to them at meal times. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17903 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:06:03 GMT 20120511120603 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:06:03 GMT 20120511120603 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:16:22 GMT 2012051112121622 New Growing Up in Scotland report found only 3% of mothers whose children were overweight and 30% of mothers with obese children recognised that something needed to be done. A strong relationship was found between the weight of the mother and the child therefore authors of this report believe the best way to treat childhood obesity is to treat the whole family together. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17900 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:15:41 GMT 20120511111541 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:15:41 GMT 20120511111541 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:21:04 GMT 2012051111112104 Our director of modelling, Tim Marsh, was speaking at European Congress on Obesity about the rising problem of obesity in the UK. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17898 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:05:29 GMT 20120511110529 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:05:29 GMT 20120511110529 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:57:36 GMT 2012051611115736 Those who drove for more than 15 minutes to work were less likely to meet the recommended levels of physical activity and had a higher BMI, raising the risk of cardiovascular disease, found results from an American study. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17856 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:06:47 GMT 20120510160647 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:06:47 GMT 20120510160647 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:09:57 GMT 201205101640957 New research showed that for every extra hour of television watched by children per day they were 5% less likely to get their recommended intake of fruit and vegetables. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17836 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:24:47 GMT 20120510122447 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:24:47 GMT 20120510122447 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:27:59 GMT 2012051012122759 New research has found obese women who dieted needed fewer IVF cycles to fall pregnant than those who did not diet. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17830 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:53:43 GMT 20120510115343 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:53:43 GMT 20120510115343 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:55:59 GMT 2012051011115559 Smart phone apps were found to be more beneficial to children's weight loss than websites. Children using websites for weight loss lost an average of 7.4lbs compared to 10lbs for those using smart phone apps. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17828 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:46:56 GMT 20120510114656 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:46:56 GMT 20120510114656 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:49:34 GMT 2012051011114934 Wales has developed a new plan to boost green travel. Wales will make it compulsory for local authorities to provide safe, integrated routes for walking and cycling to boost green travel and encourage a healthier lifestyle. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17715 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:31:02 GMT 20120509103102 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:31:02 GMT 20120509103102 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:33:25 GMT 2012050910103325 Underage drinking is more prevalent in the North-east with more than 600 under 18s receiving alcohol treatment in 2010-11 according to a new report from Balance. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17709 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:06:29 GMT 20120509100629 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:06:29 GMT 20120509100629 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:09:24 GMT 2012050910100924 A new report from Institute of Medicine has tried to show how rising levels of obesity is not just the result of lack of will power in people and argues that multi strategies are needed to reduce obesity in the US. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17708 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:46 GMT 20120509095046 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:46 GMT 20120509095046 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:54:41 GMT 201205090995441 New guidance from the European Society of Cardiology has advised eating two portions of oily fish such as salmon or mackerel per week to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health risks. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17703 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:39:20 GMT 20120509093920 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:39:20 GMT 20120509093920 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:42:12 GMT 201205090994212 A report from Centre on Alcohol Marketing and Youth has identified eight best practices to use in state reductions of alcohol advertising and marketing. Authors found that 22 states did not use any of these best practices and only 11 eleven states used more than one. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17256 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:19:40 GMT 20120504111940 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:19:40 GMT 20120504111940 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:23:07 GMT 2012050411112307 Researchers have found that participants who have a family history of heart failure can reduce their risk by adopting a healthier lifestyle including exercising regularly and not smoking. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17253 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:43:50 GMT 20120504104350 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:43:50 GMT 20120504104350 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:20 GMT 2012050410104720 Findings from the Copenhagen City Heart study has found that those who went jogging for at least 1 hour per week significantly increased their life expectancy compared to non-joggers. Men increased their life expectancy by 6.2 years and women 5.6 years. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17249 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:49:27 GMT 20120504094927 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:49:27 GMT 20120504094927 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:52:45 GMT 201205040995245 Findings from WHO's Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study. Half of 15 year old girls have been drunk at least twice. Results also showed that consumption of alcohol between boys and girls is now very similar. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17226 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:08:43 GMT 20120503150843 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:08:43 GMT 20120503150843 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:12:59 GMT 201205031531259 Participants of a study were given CVs of job candidates with small photographs attached they were then asked to rate candidates on job suitability, starting salary and employability. Obesity discrimination was found across all criteria. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17225 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:04:14 GMT 20120503150414 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:04:14 GMT 20120503150414 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:07:36 GMT 201205031530736 Women were advised to follow a more traditional Mexican diet of fruit and vegetables and taught how to measure food quantities. At the end of the year long study women had lost an average of 16 pounds. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17221 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:38:58 GMT 20120503143858 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:38:58 GMT 20120503143858 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:44:52 GMT 201205031424452 Researchers reviewed the use of family theories in paediatric obesity treatment. They found that family theories were not used often and concluded they should be used more alongside more traditional family-based treatments. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17218 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:24:06 GMT 20120503142406 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:24:06 GMT 20120503142406 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:27:31 GMT 201205031422731 An increase in BMI (from any starting BMI point) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease researchers in Denmark have discovered. This relationship was previously unknown although authors concluded factors such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes may also account for the relationship. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17208 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:40:00 GMT 20120503124000 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:40:00 GMT 20120503124000 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:44:15 GMT 2012050312124415 A 12 year study has found that people who were physically inactive were at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those who were highly active. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=17206 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:21:00 GMT 20120503122100 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:21:00 GMT 20120503122100 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:25:52 GMT 2012050312122552 The latest WHO Health Behaviour in Schoolaged Children survey has shown that children in Scotland are drinking half the amount of fizzy drinks they were a decade ago. WHO believes this is down to school vending machines no longer selling fizzy drinks. However, the study also found that Scottish children's physical activity levels had reduced compared to other European countries. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16988 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:45:16 GMT 20120502104516 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:45:16 GMT 20120502104516 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:40:09 GMT 2012050211114009 Girls in the UK are not getting enough exercise. A new study has found that negative experiences of physical education at school puts girls off exercising outside of school. The report suggest ideas for schools to make PE more enjoyable for girls. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16986 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:33:48 GMT 20120502103348 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:33:48 GMT 20120502103348 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:38:09 GMT 2012050210103809 Sustrans discuss the problems of a shrinking economy and rising healthcare costs due to non-communicable diseases, highlighting how physical activity can help to overcome this problem. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16985 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:25:44 GMT 20120502102544 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:25:44 GMT 20120502102544 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:27:48 GMT 2012050210102748 Youths who could recall and recognise television adverts for alcohol were more likely to have tried alcohol and to binge drink than those who had not seen the adverts a study presented at Pediatric Academic Societies has found. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16959 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:02:17 GMT 20120501160217 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:02:17 GMT 20120501160217 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:05:49 GMT 201205011640549 A study looking at the association and sleep duration and bodyweight in twins has found that those who slept for less than seven hours a night had a higher bodyweight than those who sleep for nine hours or more. The authors believe that sleeping more than nice hours a night may be supressing genetic factors that can influence weight gain. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16957 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:48:03 GMT 20120501154803 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:48:03 GMT 20120501154803 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:54:28 GMT 201205011535428 A study has found that having children does not necessarily improve healthy eating in new parents. New parents had a decreased saturated fat intake of 1.6% compared to 2.1% reduction in non-parents. Finances, child food preferences and time are thought to be factors that explain this. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16912 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:04:42 GMT 20120501100442 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:04:42 GMT 20120501100442 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:07:03 GMT 2012050110100703 Study explored the association between living in low income household, self reported well-being and substance use among children aged 10-15. Children who reported feeling happy or able to communicate with their family were less likely to regularly smoke, drink or take drugs. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16911 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:56:54 GMT 20120501095654 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:56:54 GMT 20120501095654 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:59:36 GMT 201205010995936 A school in America has found that by increasing children's daily physical activity, that academic performance has also improved. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16784 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:58:57 GMT 20120430115857 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:58:57 GMT 20120430115857 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:47 GMT 2012043012120047 A survey has found that 54% of doctors questioned supported the idea to withhold non emergency treatment for patients who didn't stop smoking or lose weight. Other doctors viewed this as a denial of human rights. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16782 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:18:19 GMT 20120430111819 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:18:19 GMT 20120430111819 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:21:52 GMT 2012043011112152 A recent poll has found that foods such as jam, milk and cereal were believed to be part of the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake by children aged 8-15. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16776 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:52:03 GMT 20120430105203 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:52:03 GMT 20120430105203 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:09:56 GMT 2012043011110956 A new report from the School Food Trust has shown that school meals have significantly improved since legislation came into force in 2004. Only 7% of students are having chips with their lunch compared to 43% in 2004. The average school meal eaten at secondary school contains a third less saturated fats, salt and sugar than in 2004 however, teenagers are not necessarily opting for food combinations that give them their five a day. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16773 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:10:24 GMT 20120430101024 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:10:24 GMT 20120430101024 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:16:49 GMT 2012043010101649 Sodium levels of food sold in fast food chains in Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and UK were collected. Results found that sodium levels in similar foods were inconsistent across countries with US and Canada having the highest sodium levels and UK and France the lowest. Authors of the study say reasons for the variation are not clear. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16750 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:43:11 GMT 20120427114311 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:43:11 GMT 20120427114311 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:48:17 GMT 2012042711114817 Research has found that a great variety of fruit and vegetable intake over an 11 year period was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes regardless of quantity. Authors say these findings do not prove that fruit and vegetable intake will ward off type 2 diabetes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16741 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:04:50 GMT 20120427100450 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:04:50 GMT 20120427100450 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:09:13 GMT 2012042710100913 A survey from Alcohol Concern Cymru found that 77% of Welsh publicans backed minimum pricing of alcohol. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16738 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:48:41 GMT 20120426154841 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:48:41 GMT 20120426154841 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:50:29 GMT 201204261535029 Data from a recent study published in Pediatrics has found that obesity prevalence in children under 6 has decreased over the past decade. By 2008 9% of boys were obese compared to 11% of boys in 1999 and 2004. Girls obesity prevalence decreased from 8% to 6%. This decrease could be due to decrease in smoking during pregnancy and increase in breastfeeding. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16735 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:18:26 GMT 20120426151826 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:18:26 GMT 20120426151826 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:24:30 GMT 201204261532430 Danes already pay tax on fat and soon will be for sugar, now alcohol might be taxed too. Young Danes drink more alcohol then other European youths and the government feel a tax on alcohol would reduce this. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16692 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:31:29 GMT 20120425113129 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:31:29 GMT 20120425113129 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:33:40 GMT 2012042511113340 A new study published in Pediatrics journal found that although parents were aware that buying and preparing unhealthy food for their children was a risk factor for childhood obesity, they were not aware that low levels of activity was also an important risk factor. These findings did not differ between parents of healthy weight or overweight children. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16689 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:15:45 GMT 20120425111545 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:15:45 GMT 20120425111545 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:42:14 GMT 2012042511114214 A new report from Children's Food Campaign has found that many food retailers are still promoting junk food at the queuing area of their stores, many positioned at a level that's easy for children to reach. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16683 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:22:48 GMT 20120425102248 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:22:48 GMT 20120425102248 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:27:17 GMT 2012042510102717 The new draft recommendations from NICE are aiming to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. Less than 3% of 3-15 year olds get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day and implementing ways to encourage walking or cycling to school would be one way to increase the levels. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16680 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:42:36 GMT 20120425094236 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:42:36 GMT 20120425094236 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:46:51 GMT 201204250994651 Preliminary findings of a study presented at the World Congress of Cardiology has found that people with hypertension may be able to reduce their risk of early death from cardiovascular disease or all cause mortality by exercising regularly. Participants at varying levels of physical activity were compared over a period of 12 years and those who were inactive were more at risk of early death. The study has not yet been published. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16594 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:42:28 GMT 20120424114228 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:42:28 GMT 20120424114228 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:47:11 GMT 2012042411114711 Preliminary findings from a new study suggest that voluntary salt reductions in industry and tax on products containing salt could lead to significant reductions in cardiovascular deaths in developing countries and a significant saving in healthcare costs. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16588 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:28:34 GMT 20120424112834 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:28:34 GMT 20120424112834 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:33:07 GMT 2012042411113307 New research has found that male prisoners are less likely to be obese than non-imprisoned males whereas female prisoners were more likely to be obese than non-imprisoned females. The research also found that Australian prisoners were more likely to meet weekly recommended activity levels than UK prisoners and the general population. The authors concluded more should be done to promote public health in prison environments. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16579 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:51 GMT 20120424100051 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:51 GMT 20120424100051 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:39:57 GMT 2012042511113957 Researcher Elisabeth Melbye believes that the key elements for parents to encourage healthy eating for their children is to involve them in buying, preparation and cooking of healthy foods and only having healthy food items in the home. Melbye's previous research has found that parental feeding practices can have an influence on fruit and vegetable consumption. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16572 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:57:02 GMT 20120423155702 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:57:02 GMT 20120423155702 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:01:46 GMT 201204231640146 A study of over 75,000 participants has found that consumption of low fat dairy products is inversely associated with risk of stroke. There was no association with consumption of full-fat dairy products. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16548 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:30:17 GMT 20120423143017 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:30:17 GMT 20120423143017 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:33:32 GMT 201204231423332 Academy schools are allowed to decide what food they make available to pupils whilst state schools have to follow the strict rules. Jamie Oliver believes that some academies are buying in foods that would fail nutritional tests at state schools and provide vending machines that sell crisps, sweets and other junk foods. Oliver told the Guardian, "the public health of five million children should not be left to luck or chance". http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16535 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:54:37 GMT 20120423135437 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:54:37 GMT 20120423135437 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:50:36 GMT 201204250995036 Mike Rayner, of the public health department at Oxford University has suggested that the government should introduce a taxation on junk food to promote healthy eating. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16411 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:52:06 GMT 20120420095206 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:52:06 GMT 20120420095206 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:50:51 GMT 201204250995051 Research published in the journal PLoS One shows that the risk of stroke in women is reduced in those that eat more fish. However, the same risk reduction was not found in men in the study. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16410 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:49:34 GMT 20120420094934 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:49:34 GMT 20120420094934 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:52:06 GMT 201204200995206 Research published in the American Journal of Cardiology has found that the use of an Internet based tool which uses motivational strategies such as activity logs and self assessments to encourage people to do more physical activity could be effective in raising activity levels in women. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16298 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:15:39 GMT 20120418101539 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:15:39 GMT 20120418101539 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:18:42 GMT 2012041810101842 A research article published in the BMJ shows that the proposed minimum price of 40p per unit for alcohol, suggested in the new alcohol strategy could cut premature deaths and hospital admissions due to alcohol by 1000s every year. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16297 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:11:57 GMT 20120418101157 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:11:57 GMT 20120418101157 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:19:42 GMT 2012041810101942 The Local Government Association (LGA) has voiced concerns that the proposed 40p minimum unit price suggested in the government's new alcohol strategy may lead to a rise in sales of counterfeit alcohol. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16295 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:09:31 GMT 20120418100931 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:09:31 GMT 20120418100931 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:19:32 GMT 2012041810101932 A poll carried out by the charity Chance to Shine found that over 50% of pupils ages 8-16 years feel put off taking part in sport at school due to bullying from other children. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16284 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:59:01 GMT 20120417095901 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:59:01 GMT 20120417095901 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:19:21 GMT 2012041810101921 A study from Glasgow University has found that people consistently underestimate the amount of sugar contained in drinks some consider to be healthy, such as fruit juice and smoothies. The study also found that people can consume up to 450 calories a day, just from soft drinks and juices. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16283 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:57:14 GMT 20120417095714 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:57:14 GMT 20120417095714 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:19:09 GMT 2012041810101909 Eight of the largest alcohol manufacturers in Europe have signed up to the Responsible Marketing Pact, a set of guidlines designed to stop young people from coming in to contact with alcohol advertising on social media. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16237 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:05:18 GMT 20120416100518 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:05:18 GMT 20120416100518 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:18:57 GMT 2012041810101857 A poll carried out by Ipsos Mori for the charity Drinkaware has found that middle class children are more likely to have tried alcohol by the age of 12 - over a third of children of parents with professional occupations were found to have drunk a full glass of alcohol by age 12. Drinkaware is funded by the alcohol industry to promote sensible drinking. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16234 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:59:01 GMT 20120416085901 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:59:01 GMT 20120416085901 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:02:14 GMT 201204160990214 An online advance publication in the journal Hypertension has found that weight gain in childhood is linked to elevated blood pressure levels after the age of 10. Blood pressure in childhood is in turn linked to blood pressure in adulthood, meaning that childhood weight gain may have a lasting impact on health. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16233 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:55:43 GMT 20120416085543 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:55:43 GMT 20120416085543 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:04:44 GMT 201204160990444 A systematic review of research published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity has found that taking a brisk walk has a significant effect on reducing depressive symptoms. Previsouly it had been unclear whether less strenuous activities such as walking would be helpful in treating depression. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16232 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:51:26 GMT 20120416085126 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:51:26 GMT 20120416085126 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:03:32 GMT 201204160990332 The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the membership body for the UK's Royal Colleges and Faculties has launched a campaign to fight obesity. The campaign will review the evidence for the use of junk food taxes, restriction on food advertising and promotion of physical activity to reduce and prevent obesity. The AoMRC are also consulting on a strategy and recommendations for tackling obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16231 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:48:57 GMT 20120416084857 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:48:57 GMT 20120416084857 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:18:27 GMT 2012041611111827 On Monday 16 April the Government will be launching a consultation on plain, standardised packaging of tobacco products. For more information and to sign the petition in support of plain packing visit the Plain Packs Protect website. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16227 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:37:01 GMT 20120413143701 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:37:01 GMT 20120413143701 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:10:30 GMT 2012041611111030 Due to the cultural diversity of students at London Metropolitan University and some students viewing drinking alcohol as an 'immoral experience' the University is considering having alcohol free zones on campus. 20% of the students at London Metropolitan are Muslim and the university feels that having alcohol free zones and events will encourage these students to participate where they otherwise wouldn't. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16223 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:32:05 GMT 20120413113205 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:32:05 GMT 20120413113205 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:38:24 GMT 2012041311113824 Phthalates are industrial chemicals found in products such as cling film and perfumes. This study investigated their relation to prevalance of type 2 diabetes. 1,016 adults over 70 years old were monitored. 114 had diabetes and after accounting for other known causes of diabetes, such as obesity, it was found that phthalate metabolities increased risk of diabetes. The authors concluded more research would need to be done before findings could be confirmed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16221 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:44:09 GMT 20120413104409 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:44:09 GMT 20120413104409 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:49:30 GMT 2012041310104930 Lung cancer is thought to be the the most common cause of death from cancer worldwide and these latest statistics have shown that rates of lung cancer incidence are rising for women but decreasing for men; for men 59 per 100,000 were diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009 compared to 110 per 100,000 in 1975. For women 39 per 100,000 were diagnosed in 2009 compared to 22 per 100,000 in 1975. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16217 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:03:58 GMT 20120413100358 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:03:58 GMT 20120413100358 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:08:31 GMT 2012041310100831 Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth and John Hopkins University has produced a report showing the youth exposure to alcohol advertisements on the radio. About 9% of alcohol products were advertised during programmes with underage audiences and a third were broadcast when proportianetly more youths were listening. This shows that the alcohol industry frequently violates the voluntary standards of advertising on the radio (advertise only when youth make up 30% or less of the audience). http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16214 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:03:47 GMT 20120412160347 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:03:47 GMT 20120412160347 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:09:15 GMT 201204121640915 A new study has found that consumption of diet soft drinks is linked to an increased risk of stroke in comparison to those who do not drink them. However, authors of this current study are unsure whether overall diet contributed to these findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16211 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:31:53 GMT 20120412153153 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:31:53 GMT 20120412153153 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:36:42 GMT 201204121533642 The genetic factor Kruppel-like Factor 15 (KLF15) has been found to be the regulator of the body's ability to burn fat during exercise. KLF15 was studied in humans and mice. Studies also found that mice who were deficient in the gene were unable to burn fat efficiently. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16210 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:57:04 GMT 20120412145704 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:57:04 GMT 20120412145704 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:02:10 GMT 201204121530210 4,021 obese adults were recruited for a study looking at successful weight loss strategies. Of these participants 63% had attempted to lose weight in the past year. Eating less fat and exercising more were two of the most successful weight loss strategies as well as joining a weight loss group. Popular diets appeared to have no affect on successful weight loss. This study did not look at maintaining weight loss in the long term. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16209 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:38:05 GMT 20120412143805 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:38:05 GMT 20120412143805 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:44:12 GMT 201204121424412 U.S Federal government has set targets for reducing childhood obesity, this paper estimated the calorie changes per child required in order to meet these goals. The authors suggested that on average overweight or obese children would need to reduce their calorie intake by 64 calories per day. This figure varied amongst ethnic minority groups. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16205 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:58:14 GMT 20120412135814 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:58:14 GMT 20120412135814 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:15:48 GMT 201204121421548 Women who get less than 18 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise daily are more likely to have depression or metabolic syndrome compared to men found a new study published in Preventive Medicine. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16193 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:11:03 GMT 20120412121103 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:11:03 GMT 20120412121103 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:14:14 GMT 2012041212121414 A high fat diet can reduce compliance in smaller arteries after only six weeks found a study on mice. Two different sizes of artery were compared and after six weeks of mice being fed a high fat diet, compliance of the smaller arteries was reduced compared to mice in the control group. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16150 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:14:33 GMT 20120410151433 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:14:33 GMT 20120410151433 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:35:15 GMT 2012041110103515 Overweight or obese Mexican students were less likely to report their weight accurately than those of a healthier weight says authors of a new study. Of the 33.6% of males who were overweight or obese only 16.9% reported themselves as being so, for women 27.8% who were overweight or obese 21.2% reported being so. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16147 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:42:53 GMT 20120410134253 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:42:53 GMT 20120410134253 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:58:36 GMT 201204101315836 Eating low glycaemic foods such as almonds and rolled oats for breakfast can control blood sugar levels and prevent overeating for the rest of the day according to a new study. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16144 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:03:21 GMT 20120410120321 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:03:21 GMT 20120410120321 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:34:52 GMT 2012041110103452 New research has found that maintaining fitness in overweight or obese children is beneficial for weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. Maintaining fitness was also beneficial for children who were already a healthy weight. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16143 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:49:24 GMT 20120410114924 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:49:24 GMT 20120410114924 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:52:40 GMT 2012041011115240 A new study looking at personal food purchasing behaviour found that those shopping in discount supermarkets located in areas with lower educated residents had a higher BMI and waist circumference. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16141 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:21:55 GMT 20120410112155 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:21:55 GMT 20120410112155 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:36:25 GMT 2012041110103625 Both obese and non-obese adolescent hypertensive patients were found to have similar atherosclerotic changes. Obese hypertensives had altered plasma lipids, insulin resistance, elevated levels of adhesion molecules and inflammatory markers, suggestive of cardiovascular risk but ultrasonographic evaluation revealed they had similar atherosclerotic changes to non-obese hypertensive individuals. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16139 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:55:27 GMT 20120410105527 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:55:27 GMT 20120410105527 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:49:28 GMT 201204110994928 Women with metabolic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, during pregnancy are more likely to have children with neurodevelopmental problems such as autism. 1,000 children and mothers were studied over seven years, 29% of children with autism had mothers with a metabolic condition. Diabetes UK believe further studies need to be done to confirm the findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16136 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:07:34 GMT 20120410100734 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:07:34 GMT 20120410100734 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:16:41 GMT 2012041010101641 Dietary Guidelines for America 2010 encourages consumption of an eating pattern low in energy density. This study reviewed 17 previous studies and the findings provided consistent evidence that low energy density diets reduces weight and helps weight maintenance. Lead author, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, told Medical News Today these findings "strengthen the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines to consume such foods as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean animal protein sources." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16111 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:03:45 GMT 20120405140345 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:03:45 GMT 20120405140345 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:36:04 GMT 2012041110103604 A new paper in Royal College of Surgeon's Dental Journal has suggested that dentists help to identify signs of alcohol misuse and offer advice and treatment for these patients. The authors believe that people will only visit their GP if they are feeling unwell, whilst you visit your dentist for routine check-ups, giving the dentist an opportunity to spot signs of alcohol misuse early on. Cancer Research UK state that alcohol is a major risk factor for oral cancers and allowing dentists to identify and offer advice for misuse would contribute to the Government's health priorities. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16108 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:53:24 GMT 20120405105324 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:53:24 GMT 20120405105324 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:54:03 GMT 201204110995403 Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's draft Children's Commercial Code proposes banning adverts during children's television programmes that promote high fat, sugar and or salt products. The draft will undergo an eight week consultation period before coming into force next year. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16071 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:54:45 GMT 20120404095445 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:54:45 GMT 20120404095445 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:58:37 GMT 201204040995837 The Department of Health, NHS London and London Health Programmes are collaborating to launch a £2m SBRI competition to support the development of powerful technologies to impact on personal behaviour change. For more information visit the webpage (link below) http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16037 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:25:37 GMT 20120403142537 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:25:37 GMT 20120403142537 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:26:29 GMT 201204031422629 Exposure to diesel exhaust fumes has been found to increase systolic blood pressure. Non-smoking participants were exposed to 120 minutes of diesel exhaust, blood pressure was measure before, at 30 minute intervals during the exposure and for 24 hours after exposure. Systolic blood pressure increased at all measurements including after exposure. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16030 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:05:21 GMT 20120403120521 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:05:21 GMT 20120403120521 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:10:16 GMT 2012040312121016 Less than 44% of mothers and 24% of fathers reported taking their children out to play at least once a day in a new study from America. Parents reported the frequency of outdoor play of their pre-schoolers - the findings suggest that the likelihood of children getting outdoor play time is dependent on sex, having friends to play with, mother's ethnicity, mother's employment and parent exercise frequency. Researchers suggest special attention should be made to girls and non white in increasing outdoor play levels. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16023 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:19:54 GMT 20120403111954 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:19:54 GMT 20120403111954 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:33:43 GMT 2012040311113343 New research has found that eating junk food, such as hamburgers and pizzas, can affect mental health. 9,000 participants were assessed over a period of 6 months, those on a diet of junk food were 51% more likely to be diagnosed with depression. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16020 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:42:14 GMT 20120403104214 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:42:14 GMT 20120403104214 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:46:18 GMT 2012040310104618 A new study in America has found that the body mass index (BMI) is not always accurate in identifying obese people. BMI was tested against duel-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in calculating obesity. Of 1393 participants DXA characterised 64% were obese whilst BMI only characterised 26%. Disparities were most common amongst females and researchers recommended a BMI cut off that differs between males and females. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16015 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:52:35 GMT 20120403095235 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:52:35 GMT 20120403095235 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:20:46 GMT 2012040312122046 In 2010 40% of Mexican-Americans were obese compared to 35% in 2006 and 21% in 1984. These current figures are higher than the national average of 35% in the USA. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=16003 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:31:22 GMT 20120402153122 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:31:22 GMT 20120402153122 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:34:45 GMT 201204021533445 Research with mice has found that manipulation of two small molecules can alter the biological clock. When the synthesized molecules were given to diet induced obese mice they lost weight even though they continued to eat the same amount of food and did not increase their activity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15987 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:30:17 GMT 20120402123017 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:30:17 GMT 20120402123017 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:35:14 GMT 2012040212123514 Men and women were monitored over a period of ten years to assess levels of alcohol consumption and risk of developing type 2 diabetes of pre-diabetes. Results found alcohol consumption increased risk of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes in men. For women, those who consumed low-moderate amounts of alcohol decreased their risk, whilst high consumption increased their risk. Medical News Todays discusses some concerns with the study. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15986 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:59:43 GMT 20120402115943 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:59:43 GMT 20120402115943 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:04:50 GMT 2012040212120450 New research has found that females who are born heavier are more at risk of developing metabolic disorders than males. 1,053 participants were followed over 17 years, females 'high metabolic risk' had great waist circumference, insulin, systolic blood pressure and heavier birth weight. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15982 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:26:24 GMT 20120402102624 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:26:24 GMT 20120402102624 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:29:36 GMT 2012040210102936 New figures from Cancer Research UK show that in 2009 there were over 9,000 case of kidney cancer in the UK compared to under 2,300 in 1975. Researchers believe this may be partly explained by the rise in obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15980 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:43:32 GMT 20120402094332 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:43:32 GMT 20120402094332 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:48:49 GMT 201204020994849 The NHF's CEO, Paul Lincoln today released a statement on the hosting of GLOBALink by the NHF. GLOBALink will go live on the NHF's Panacea site from 1 May 2012. The NHF is delighted to take over the hosting of this service, and we look forward to welcoming members to re-register on the new platform soon. You can read the full statement below. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15968 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:58:57 GMT 20120330145857 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:58:57 GMT 20120330145857 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:11:22 GMT 2012040410101122 Authors of a review article in Science Translational Medicine outline obstacles they believe get in the way of cancer prevention. Tobacco, obesity and physical activity are all modifiable causes of cancer that can be reduced by further alterations to individual and population behaviours and by public health interventions. Another obstacle the authors listed was the short-term focus of cancer research; impact of preventions may take decades to show up, but research grants may only last five years. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15953 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:42:03 GMT 20120330124203 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:42:03 GMT 20120330124203 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:46:59 GMT 2012033012124659 Knowledge of nutritional information of American, Quebec and French consumers were compared. When asked questions about dietary facts 43% of French consumers were unable to answer questions compared to 13% Quebec and 4% American. However, obesity rates are higher in American than they are in France which suggests that knowledge of nutritional information does not necessarily encourage healthy eating. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15952 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:22:01 GMT 20120330122201 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:22:01 GMT 20120330122201 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:26:53 GMT 2012033012122653 According to new research people who sit for a least 11 hours a day are 40% more likely to die than those who sit for less than 4 hours, independent of physical activity levels. Although these findings are consistent with previous studies the authors conclude that is does not necessarily mean that prolonged sitting is the direct cause of mortality. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15951 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:40:33 GMT 20120330104033 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:40:33 GMT 20120330104033 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:46:01 GMT 2012033010104601 A new review of past research papers on the link between alcohol and breast cancer has found that just one alcoholic drink a day can increase a woman's chance of developing breast cancer by 5%. Women who drink 3 or more drinks a day are 50% more likely to develop breast cancer compared to those who do not drink. Researchers concluded that women should not drink more than one drink a day. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15948 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:13:59 GMT 20120330101359 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:13:59 GMT 20120330101359 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:19:08 GMT 2012033010101908 It has been agreed that the National Heart Forum will take over the hosting of the GLOBALink online tobacco network and discussion forum from UICC, as of 1 May 2012. To find out more, read the announcement of this from the CEO of UICC below. From 1 May GLOBALink will be hosted on the Panacea website, which is developed and maintained by the National Heart Forum. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15923 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:41:55 GMT 20120328154155 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:41:55 GMT 20120328154155 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:45:19 GMT 201203281534519 A longitudinal study on Japanese men has found that measuring visceral fat area periodically gives a more accurate indicator of metabolic risk than changes in body weight or waist circumference. Researchers concluded that adopting a lifestyle that does not increase visceral fat are will decrease risk of metabolic syndrome. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15901 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:01:40 GMT 20120328100140 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:01:40 GMT 20120328100140 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:24:37 GMT 2012032810102437 New research studying the genes CD36 and TAS2R38 has found that variances in these genes may affect people's oral perceptions of fat. Those classified as "non tasters" i.e. cannot easily discriminate fat in foods, may eat more fat to compensate for this, which could lead to obesity. A wider study is required to confirm findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15895 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:46:25 GMT 20120327124625 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:46:25 GMT 20120327124625 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:59:27 GMT 2012032712125927 Adolescents who move from chronically obese to a normal weight appear to have the same low levels of self esteem as they did before losing weight. 2,206 black and white teenage girls were monitored over a period of ten years. Both races who moved to normal weight had body image discrepancy and continued to have a low self-esteem, although this improved slightly for black girls. These could be issues that need to be addressed in order to help people keep weight off. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15890 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:48:39 GMT 20120327094839 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:48:39 GMT 20120327094839 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:23:11 GMT 2012032810102311 A new survey from Regional Public Health London assessed 7,500 Londoner's attitudes towards alcohol and their concerns about its long-term health effects. 48% are concerned with the long term health effects caused by alcohol but 19% do not know where to go to seek help. This percentage was higher amongst those with low socioeconomic status and 18-24 year olds. This report goes someway to identifying specific areas where more work is needed to reduce alcohol-related harm. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15876 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:11:37 GMT 20120326121137 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:11:37 GMT 20120326121137 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:23:36 GMT 2012032811112336 Researchers evaluated the effects of a high or low salt intake during pregnancy in rats. Results showed that rats who were fed a high salt diet during pregnancy were more likely to have offspring with higher relative heart size and thicker linings of certain areas of the heart. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15869 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:54:47 GMT 20120326105447 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:54:47 GMT 20120326105447 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:24:55 GMT 2012032810102455 The Public Health Responsibility Deal has launched a new collective pledge in UK biggest supermarkets and other food outlets to attempt to cut 5 billion calories from the nation's daily diet. New commitments from food outlets include Asda developing new reduced calorie brands and Mars capping calorie content of their chocolate products at 250 calories per serving. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15868 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:37:49 GMT 20120326103749 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:37:49 GMT 20120326103749 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:41:38 GMT 2012032610104138 Data released during Salt Awareness Week has found that take away pizzas are "saltier than the sea". 199 margherita and pepperoni pizzas from takeaways, restaurants and supermarkets were surveyed for salt content. Results found that half of the takeaway pizzas analysed contained the maximum daily recommended amount of salt and on average contained 2.5 times the amount of salt found in supermarket pizzas. See the CASH website for the full list of pizzas surveyed and their salt content. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15866 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:02:04 GMT 20120326100204 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:02:04 GMT 20120326100204 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:10:20 GMT 2012032610101020 Let's Get Moving commissioning guidance has been revised to reflect the proposed changes to health and social care system and the new UK CMO's guidelines for physical activity. The revised resources are booklet summarising the Let's Get Moving intervention and revised commissioning guidance. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15853 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:15:12 GMT 20120323151512 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:15:12 GMT 20120323151512 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:20:22 GMT 201203231532022 A new report from National End of Life Care Intelligence Network has found a 25% rise in liver disease related deaths over the past decade with its victims getting younger. Alcohol played a factor in these deaths and varied by location. In the north west 1.4 per 100,000 people died of alcohol-related liver disease compared to 4.9 in East of England. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15852 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:28:34 GMT 20120323142834 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:28:34 GMT 20120323142834 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:32:54 GMT 201203231423254 The Government has published the new alcohol strategy. Minimum pricing of alcohol will be brought in as well as a ban on multibuy discounts. Local health bodies will become responsible authorities under the Licensing Act. It will encourage greater use of specialised treatment for those dependent on alcohol, brief interventions and alcohol liaison nurses within A+E. The National Heart Forum supports the Governments decision of minimum pricing. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15848 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:13:57 GMT 20120323121357 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:13:57 GMT 20120323121357 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:45:41 GMT 2012032312124541 The Government is proposing to put a minimum price on alcohol of 40p per unit in an attempt to significantly reduce binge drinking. David Cameron believes this will not affect responsible drinkers or pubs but mainly discounted ciders/ lagers and cheap spirits in supermarkets with a suggested ban of multi-buy offers. Binge drinking is thought to cost the UK 21 billion per year. It is felt that minimum pricing of 40p per unit should save the UK £80 million in health care costs within the first year. The drinks industry feels this would be a tax on responsible drinkers and is unlikely to deter binge drinking. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15844 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:38:53 GMT 20120323093853 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:38:53 GMT 20120323093853 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:40:24 GMT 201203271424024 252 participants with the average age of 60 were measure for BMI, waist circumference and visceral and subcutaneoThe relationship between visceral adiposity and cognitive performance in older adults us adiposity. Results found that those with high adiposity also had lower cognitive function, although this association was not found in participants over 70 years old. Researchers suggest adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce this risk. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15837 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:05:02 GMT 20120322140502 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:05:02 GMT 20120322140502 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:16:11 GMT 201203221421611 According to new research published in PLoS One visual food cues provide a sensory input for food taste. Participants had electrical neuroimaging whilst being shown food images and eating food. When participants were shown images of high calorie food they reported more pleasant taste experiences than when shown images of low-calorie foods. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15803 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:41:17 GMT 20120321104117 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:41:17 GMT 20120321104117 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:48:07 GMT 2012032110104807 A new study implemented an "urbanist construction" (a specially designed 2 mile extra wide trail designed for biking and walking) into a low income neighbourhood. The study found that the trail increased physical activity within the neighbourhood compared to traditional neighbourhoods without the "urbanist construction". Gregory W. Heath, lead author of the study, says that although these infrastructures are expensive, they are worth it in the long run. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15802 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:17:56 GMT 20120321101756 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:17:56 GMT 20120321101756 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:24:14 GMT 2012032110102414 New research has found that food insecure mothers are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to child free men and women and food insecure fathers. Researchers believe this may be due to gendered expectation that women are responsible for feeding their children and therefore may skip meals or eat cheaper, less nutritional food themselves. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15800 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:51:06 GMT 20120321095106 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:51:06 GMT 20120321095106 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:09:33 GMT 2012032111110933 A study on mice has found that mutation of Bdnf gene could encourage obesity and messages telling your brain you are full are blocked. Mice that had their Bdnf gene genetically modified to be mutated ate 80% more food than normal. This may help researchers to understand how the human brain can control body weight. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15793 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:34:09 GMT 20120320163409 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:34:09 GMT 20120320163409 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:40:34 GMT 201203201644034 New research has backed up previous findings that being physically active can help you live longer. About 893 participants with an average age of 80 were involved in the study. Physical activity levels were monitored over a period of four years. During the four years a quarter of the participants died. Findings suggested that those who were the most physically active had a 25% lower risk of dying early. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15786 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:48:00 GMT 20120320154800 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:48:00 GMT 20120320154800 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:04:00 GMT 201203201640400 Researchers in Kenya have found that, after initial start up costs, smartphone surveys are cheaper than paper-based surveys to gather disease information. 1,019 paper-based questionnaires were compared to 1,019 smartphone based questionnaires; data collected via smartphones had fewer errors with all mandatory questions being answered and data was more quickly available for analysis. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15706 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:37:41 GMT 20120319163741 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:37:41 GMT 20120319163741 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:44:46 GMT 201203191644446 Two new doctors have been appointed for leading the improvement of the lives of heart and stroke patients in the UK. Professor Huon Gray and Dr Damien Jenkinson have been appointed as National Clinical Directors by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. They will play a key role in the development of Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes Strategy. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15697 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:00:06 GMT 20120319110006 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:00:06 GMT 20120319110006 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:04:08 GMT 2012031911110408 Michael Matheson, Scotland's public health minister, has written to Andrew Lansley to ask if he will support a UK ban of junk food advertising before 9pm. New research from Newcastle University has found that children still see just as many junk food adverts as they did before restrictions were put in place due to watching television that is not specifically aimed at children. Jane Landon, our deputy chief executive, says, "the existing rules have delivered protections in principle but not in practice." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15695 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:53 GMT 20120319104153 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:41:53 GMT 20120319104153 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:26:39 GMT 2012032112122639 New research has found those who have a genetic predisposition to obesity and reduce their risk by going on a brisk walk daily. People's physical activity levels and television viewing time were measured two years before BMI was assessed. Researchers believe that future studies are needed to uncover the underlying mechanisms of these genes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15691 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:13:03 GMT 20120316141303 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:13:03 GMT 20120316141303 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:03:34 GMT 2012032111110334 Researchers examined data from the World Health Survey and World Health Organization across 67 countries. Results found that whilst economic and social development can improve health, it can also increase obesity and is widening socioeconomic disparities in obesity - people in developing countries with a high socioeconomic status are more likely to be obese compared to those in developed countries with a high socioeconomic status. This may be due to differing cultures and values within each country. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15690 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:47:00 GMT 20120316134700 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:47:00 GMT 20120316134700 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:56:11 GMT 201203161315611 Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies of the association between white rice consumption and type 2 diabetes in Asian and Western populations. The Asian (Chinese and Japanese) population had a higher consumption rate than Western (UK and USA) population. High consumption of white rice was significantly associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes especially in Asian populations. Dr Glenys Jones told the Telegraph, "It cannot be concluded that the increased diabetes incidence occurred because of higher rice intake, it could be due to other lifestyle factors." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15682 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:50:45 GMT 20120316105045 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:50:45 GMT 20120316105045 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:57:48 GMT 2012031610105748 401 children aged 10-11 took part in this study for Alcohol Concern. Children were asked about their recognition of alcohol brand names and logos and also their recognition of screen shots from television adverts. Logos and adverts could be from food, soft drinks of alcohol. 79% of children were aware of Carlsberg brand compared to 41% recognition of Mr Kipling cakes. 95% recognised Fosters and Stella Artois logos. Researchers are unaware whether a high recognition will lead to children beginning to drink but Alcohol Concern a calling for restrictions to be more like those in France who ban the alcohol industry from sponsoring cultural and sporting events. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15677 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:43:27 GMT 20120315154327 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:43:27 GMT 20120315154327 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:53:43 GMT 201203151535343 There a few obesity treatments avaiable in the primary care setting for the medically vulnerable. Researchers wanted to see if an intervention that involved behaviour change goals, skills training, telephone support, website access and support groups would be an effective treatment of obesity. 365 obese patients were randomised into intervention or control group and monitored for 24 months. Those in the intervention group had lost slightly more weight than those in the control group, but not significantly. Authors feel the findings may be better applied to in a real-world setting. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15672 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:59:26 GMT 20120314155926 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:59:26 GMT 20120314155926 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:06:18 GMT 201203141640618 Researchers tested the hypothesis that objectively or subjectively assessed access to facilities exerts stronger influence on physical activity. 2879 adults were assessed for social demographics, health status, self efficacy, levels of physical activity and perception of built environment. Results found that women, older adults and and people with a high education were least likely to be physically active. Individuals with high self-efficacy and higher objectively assessed access to facilities were more likely to be physically active. The rate of traffic related incidents also had an impact on activity levels. Researchers concluded that improved recreational facilities may encourage physical activity as well as increasing people's awareness of the facilities in their neighbourhood. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15658 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:34:38 GMT 20120313163438 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:34:38 GMT 20120313163438 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:45:47 GMT 201203131644547 Men who consume at least one can of sugar sweetened drink per day increase there risk of coronary heart disease by 20% compared to those who drink none. 42,883 men were monitored over a 22 year period. 3683 have coronary heart disease and it was the 20% in the top quartile of sugar sweetened beverage consumption that were most at risk. There was no association found between artificially sweetened beverages and coronary heart disease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15646 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:37:28 GMT 20120313113728 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:37:28 GMT 20120313113728 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:44:14 GMT 2012031311114414 A Finnish study has found that women who experience work burnout are more likely to "emotionally eat" and have "uncontrolled eating" compared to those who do not experience burnout. 230 women aged between 30 and 55 were assessed over a 12 month period. Researchers conclude that burnout should be treated first and burnout and eating behaviour should be assessed in obesity treatment. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15643 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:13:05 GMT 20120313111305 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:13:05 GMT 20120313111305 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:17:02 GMT 2012031311111702 A new large study from America has found that consumption of red meat could increase risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. 121,342 participants were monitored over a period of 28 years, diet was reported every four years. At the end of the study there had been 23,926 deaths, 5,910 from heart disease and 9,364 from cancer. It was found that red meat was associated with an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, this association was found for processed and unprocessed meats, but there was a relatively greater risk with processed meats. Authors of this study suggest this association may be due to the saturated fat content of red meat and the sodium used in processed meats and therefore switching to fish, poultry or nuts would be beneficial to health and reducing the risk of an early death. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15642 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:03:45 GMT 20120313100345 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:03:45 GMT 20120313100345 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:21:23 GMT 201203140992123 The latest findings from the government's National Child Measurement Programme have been reported in BBC News today. The statistics show that obesity rates for children in year 6 have increased slightly from the previous report of school year 2009/10 (from 18.7% to 19%). Data also found that for school year 2010/11 22.6% of reception age children were overweight or obese and 33.4% for those in year 6. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15621 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:13:13 GMT 20120312141313 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:13:13 GMT 20120312141313 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:19:21 GMT 201203121421921 Blood Pressure Association have released new figures showing the consumption of salt in the UK. The figures show that we consume over 425 million grams of salt per day, which is 155 billion grams per year. Their new campaign's objectives include; - to urge the government to continue to support lowering salt intake in the UK -for shops to stock more low salt products and have a 'no salt' section within the 'free from' ranges -introduce traffic light labelling for online shopping. It is thought that by reducing daily salt intake to 6 grams per day, as recommended in NICE guidelines, 18,000-21,000 lives could be saved per year as cardiovascular disease risks will be reduced. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15616 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:11:24 GMT 20120312121124 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:11:24 GMT 20120312121124 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:20:36 GMT 2012031212122036 Although it is known that obesity causes inflammation, which can effect brain development, it is unknown whether maternal obesity-related inflammation can affect the foetus. Babies were assessed at two years old using Maternal Development Index and researchers found that mother's BMI and education status contributed to child's cognitive development as well as blood clot in the placenta at gestation. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15615 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:26:53 GMT 20120312112653 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:26:53 GMT 20120312112653 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:33:23 GMT 2012031211113323 The Guardian and The Independent discuss the growing rates of childhood obesity and what can be done. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15609 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:11:49 GMT 20120312101149 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:11:49 GMT 20120312101149 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:14:03 GMT 2012031210101403 Patients with incidence hypertension on hypertensive medication were followed up over four years. After about 18 months 1.8 patients developed resistant hypertension. After 3.8 years those with resistant hypertension were 47% more at risk of cardiovascular event than those with non-resistant hypertension. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15608 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:45:11 GMT 20120312094511 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:45:11 GMT 20120312094511 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:29:52 GMT 201203140992952 Latest data from the General Lifestyle Survey 2010 have found that adults over 45 years old were three times more likely to drink alcohol every day compared to those aged 16-24. However, when it came to binge drinking, the findings were reversed; 24% of 16-24 reported binge drinking compared to 20% of 45-64 year olds. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15597 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:16:56 GMT 20120309121656 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:16:56 GMT 20120309121656 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:25:21 GMT 2012030912122521 Health Minister, Edwin Poots, has launched a ten year strategy plan to help tackel the rising rates of obesity in Northern Ireland. 59% of adults in Northern Ireland are ether overwieght and obese and 8% of children have been diagnosed as obese. Mr Poots said, "It is my intention to invest more than £7m towards tackling the problem of obesity over the next three years." http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15592 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:50:27 GMT 20120309105027 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:50:27 GMT 20120309105027 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:17:52 GMT 201203140991752 Previous animal studies have found that fats can be perceived on the tongue by binding to specialised receptors on the taste buds. Authors of this study wanted to test whether genetic variations in humans are associated with oral fat perception. Participants were asked to assess the fat content of a salad dressing and report their acceptance of added fats and oils. Results found those who had a specific variation in CD36 gene were more likely to perceive fattiness of food. This is the first study to associate variations in CD36 gene and perceptions of fat content. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15591 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:33:47 GMT 20120309103347 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:33:47 GMT 20120309103347 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:30:10 GMT 201203140993010 A study that examined whether long periods of uninterrupted sitting affected glucose and insulin levels after eating. Participants either remained sitting for 7 hours or sat taking 2 minute walking breaks every 20 minutes. For each test participants consumed a high calorie drink and blood sugar levels were taken. Results found that glucose and insulin levels were reduced after taking activity breaks compared to those who remained sitting. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15581 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:07:17 GMT 20120308120717 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:07:17 GMT 20120308120717 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:26:51 GMT 2012031410102651 This study investigated the changes in skin colour as a result of fruit and vegetable consumption. Carotenoids found in fruit and vegetables are known to be associated with skin colour and these researchers investigated the contribution they had in appearence of health and attractiveness. Results found that after six weeks participants felt their skin colour was healthier. This could be used as an incentive to eat your five a day. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15578 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:57:29 GMT 20120308105729 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:57:29 GMT 20120308105729 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:16:51 GMT 2012030811111651 A new poll from School Food Trust has found that 72% of parents have bought chocolate, sweets or sugary drinks in the past month after being pestered by their children and 65% back the idea to ban junk food advertising before the watershed of 9pm. This poll suggests parents need support in providing their children with healthy food options. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15551 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:40:11 GMT 20120307094011 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:40:11 GMT 20120307094011 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:48:44 GMT 201203070994844 New research from Spain has found that children who eat food prepared by their mothers at home have better nutritional status' than those who do not. 718 9-17 year olds were assessed for size, BMI, age and gender and answered questions about family environment, consumption frequency of specific foods and exercise habits. Results showed that people who ate food that was not prepared by their mother had lower nutritional status. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15548 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:28:07 GMT 20120306152807 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:28:07 GMT 20120306152807 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:36:44 GMT 201203061533644 Adolescents were assessed in 6 European countries for their expose to alcohol use in movies and their binge drinking behaviour. Researchers consistently found that adolescents who saw the most alcohol related scenes were more likely to binge drink than those who had seen the least. These findings were not affected by cultures or other factors. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15547 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:53:16 GMT 20120306145316 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:53:16 GMT 20120306145316 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:08:58 GMT 201203061530858 Researchers found that labelling vegetable content of food can influence children's choices and taste experience of food items, particularly if it is a vegetable that a child is unfamiliar with. This shows the potential power food labelling can have on children. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15539 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:03:23 GMT 20120306110323 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:03:23 GMT 20120306110323 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:10:27 GMT 2012030611111027 Authors of this study investigated the hypothesis that a high trans-fat diet increases risk of ischemic stroke in postmenopausal women. Results found that women who consumed the most amounts of trans-fat were 39% more likely to have an ischemic stroke than those who consumed the least. Aspirin use appeared to attenuate the adverse effects of trans-fat consumption. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15533 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:16:28 GMT 20120306101628 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:16:28 GMT 20120306101628 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:15:02 GMT 2012030712121502 New research published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition tested the hypothesis that frequent ice cream consumption is associated with reduced activation in reward related brain regions. Participants were given milkshakes made with ice cream and had fMRI scans during consumption of milkshake. Results found that frequent consumption of ice cream led to reduction in reward region of brain, similar to that observed in drug addicts. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15513 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:53:19 GMT 20120305135319 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:53:19 GMT 20120305135319 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:54:41 GMT 201203051315441 The first study of its kind has looked at the relationship between the length of time someone has had diabetes and the risk of stroke. The study found that the longer you had diabetes the more risk you had of a stroke. Risk increased by 3% for each year you had diabetes and tripled after ten years. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15511 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:22:15 GMT 20120305112215 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:22:15 GMT 20120305112215 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:29:20 GMT 2012030511112920 Due to ever increasing childhood obesity rates the Calafornia Department of Education implemented obesity and physical fitness interventions into schools, this study assessed the effects these have had. Results showed that although childhood obesity rates are still rising, the rate has slowed suggesting the interventions may be working. However, obesity rates for children entering 5th grade are getting higher and difficult to reverse therefore the authors of this study are calling for interventions at a younger age. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15510 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:40:46 GMT 20120305104046 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:40:46 GMT 20120305104046 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:53:50 GMT 2012030510105350 New data from Centre of Disease Control and Prevention shows the consumption rates of sugar amongst children and adolescents in America. The data shows that although consumption rates declined from 1999-2008 the consumption level is still over the recommended daily allowance. There was a slight difference in consumption between gender and ethnicity groups. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15499 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:58:01 GMT 20120301155801 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:58:01 GMT 20120301155801 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:06:23 GMT 201203011640623 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has published a study that investigated the relationship between coffee consumption and risk of chronic disease. The results showed that those who frequently drank coffee were slightly less likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not drink but were no less likely to develop other chronic diseases. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15492 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:04:22 GMT 20120301120422 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:04:22 GMT 20120301120422 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:16:44 GMT 2012030112121644 A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the United States of America, looked into how fructose intake from added sugar can lead to obesity and metabolic syndrome. Results found that fructokinase, an enzyme in fructose, exists in two forms and each works in different ways therefore providing an insight into the mechanism by which fructose can lead to obesity and metabolic syndrome. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15481 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:28:30 GMT 20120229142830 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:28:30 GMT 20120229142830 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:37:49 GMT 201202291423749 A new study in a low-income inner-city in America has found that although most chain restaurants are compliant with federal health reform law their food labelling was not easy to understand often giving calorie counts for single servings rather than multiple servings. The more complex a food item the more difficult it became which makes it difficult for people to make healthy food choices. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15435 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:06:41 GMT 20120228100641 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:06:41 GMT 20120228100641 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:27:17 GMT 2012022810102717 A study examined the access to stores that accepted Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food stamps in Leon County, Florida. Results found that those in low-income, majority black neighbourhoods did not have access to any SNAP accepting stores. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15434 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:41:33 GMT 20120227164133 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:41:33 GMT 20120227164133 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:53:41 GMT 201202271645341 The Guardian analyses and discusses the data from the latest NHS Obesity, Physical Activity and Diet report. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15424 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:08:33 GMT 20120227120833 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:08:33 GMT 20120227120833 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:10:34 GMT 2012022712121034 A study reported in Reuters has found results that suggest that children who play active video games are no more likely to be more physically active than those who play inactive games. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15421 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:54:39 GMT 20120227115439 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:54:39 GMT 20120227115439 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:01:25 GMT 2012022712120125 Previous studies have found that job-burnout and depression are related but little has been investigated into the influences of these feelings. This study looked into the relationship of physical activity and feelings of job-burnout and depression. It found that those who engaged in no physical activity were more likely to experience feelings of job burn-out and depression than those who engaged in at least 150 minutes per week. Those who engaged in 240minutes or more per week did not experience feelings of burnout or depression. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15417 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:11:33 GMT 20120227111133 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:11:33 GMT 20120227111133 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:20:27 GMT 2012022911112027 A new study has found that the greater your alcohol intake the more at risk you are of developing colorectal cancer if you are obese. No increased risk was found for those who drank but were not obese. If further studies find similar results it could help to understand the mechanisms of the development of cancer. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15414 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:20:56 GMT 20120227102056 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:20:56 GMT 20120227102056 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:27:56 GMT 2012022710102756 A study publish in Nature journal has found that individuals who have a gene mutation encoding GPR120 were significantly more likely to be obese than those who did not. GPR120 allows cells to detect and respond to unsaturated fatty acids, dividing them into more fat cells therefore reducing the risk of fatty liver disease. This suggests gene mutation may contribute to obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15401 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:22:48 GMT 20120224112248 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:22:48 GMT 20120224112248 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:29:41 GMT 2012022411112941 A new study has found that mothers who had high levels of environmental pollution in their blood during pregnancy lead to higher obesity risk for their daughters at 20 years old. The same relationship was not found for sons. Further studies are required to confirm environmental pollution, alongside diet and physical activity, plays a role in obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15396 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:20:29 GMT 20120224102029 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:20:29 GMT 20120224102029 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:26:17 GMT 2012022410102617 A new study announced at American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting has found that a baby's eating habits can be shaped by what their mother eats whilst pregnant and in the first few months of life. Babies were able to detect the smell of foods that had been eaten by their mother whilst in the womb. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15394 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:48:52 GMT 20120223164852 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:48:52 GMT 20120223164852 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:59:07 GMT 201202231645907 A new study has found that young people between the ages of 16-25 drank more than the weekly recommendations and were unaware of the size of one unit. Researchers suggest interventions to improve young people's knowledge of the guidelines should include a 'pouring task' to help monitor drink consumption. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15392 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:12:31 GMT 20120223161231 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:12:31 GMT 20120223161231 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:21:28 GMT 201202231642128 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have released their latest review of trend in obesity rates. These have shown that obesity rates in England, Hungary, Italy, Korea and Switzerland have slowed or stopped whilst obesity rates have continued to rise in Canada, US and Ireland. This data is building on from the 2010 report 'Obesity and the economics of prevention: fit not fat'. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15389 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:14:07 GMT 20120223151407 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:14:07 GMT 20120223151407 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:40:36 GMT 201202231534036 A new study published in PLoS One has found that pregnant women who own a dog are more likely to reach recommended weekly physical activity levels. There was no relationship between dog ownership and weight status but the researchers suggest that dog walking may be investigated in the broader strategy of promoting healthy eating and exercise for pregnant women. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15354 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:03:23 GMT 20120221150323 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:03:23 GMT 20120221150323 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:16:45 GMT 201202211531645 A new study published in BMJ Open has found that the more adolescents are exposed to films where characters consume large amounts of alcohol, the more likely they are to start drinking and progress to binge drinking. Alcohol available in the home also led to the onset of drinking. Researchers suggest that family interventions and limited exposure of alcohol in the media would prevent onset and progression of binge drinking in adolescents. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15353 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:47:56 GMT 20120221144756 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:47:56 GMT 20120221144756 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:19:55 GMT 201202211641955 New research from a US study has suggested that current NHS and US weight-loss guidelines may be over estimated as they do not account for changes in metabolism rate during weight loss. Current guidelines propose that by eating 100 fewer calories per week you are likely to lose 5lbs in the first six months, however this study suggests it is more realistic to expect to lose 5lbs in the first year due to the reduction in metabolism speed during weight loss. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15347 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:59:24 GMT 20120221115924 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:59:24 GMT 20120221115924 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:11:48 GMT 2012022112121148 A cycling debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 23 February calling on all MPs to make a real difference and stand up for more and safer cycling in Britain. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15335 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:38:50 GMT 20120220133850 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:38:50 GMT 20120220133850 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:56:11 GMT 201202201315611 Motivation Interviewing is a new family-centred intervention to reverse childhood obesity. It counsels families on healthy diet and physical activity. The intervention was tested on low-income pre-school Latino children and found that after one year there was a 9% reduction in overweight and obese children. Further studies will be done on a larger scale including more demographic groups. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15332 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:49:34 GMT 20120220114934 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:49:34 GMT 20120220114934 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:13:12 GMT 2012022012121312 A research team have predicted that if alcohol policy in the UK remains unchanged it could lead to 210,000 alcohol-related deaths over the next twenty years. This comes in advance of the new government alcohol strategy due later this year. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15329 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:20:41 GMT 20120220102041 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:20:41 GMT 20120220102041 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:37:06 GMT 2012022010103706 A new map showing areas of London most at risk of developing diabetes has found similar results to the mapping of poverty, starvation and ill health in 1898. This suggests that areas of poverty in London have been that way for over 100 years. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15322 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:01:12 GMT 20120217140112 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:01:12 GMT 20120217140112 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:06:24 GMT 201202211640624 In 2005 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) assessed the influence of food marketing to children and concluded that it did not support a healthy diet. The IOM made recommendations for promoting healthy diets to children and evaluated the progress over the next 5 years. They found schools had made moderate progress, government limited progress and public stakeholders had made no progress. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15310 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:10:15 GMT 20120217101015 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:10:15 GMT 20120217101015 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:54:34 GMT 2012022310105434 Which? has published a new report in which they analysed 50 breakfast cereals. 32 out of 50 were high in sugar. There were many disparities in nutrition labelling and Which? are calling for consistencies in traffic-light labelling. However, Which? did find that salt levels had been reduced. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15308 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:14 GMT 20120216155614 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:56:14 GMT 20120216155614 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:05:03 GMT 201202161640503 David Cameron has stated that a cross-Government strategy is needed to tackle Britain's 'binge-drinking' culture. The Prime Minister advises that local governments, local councils, the drinks industry and supermarkets all need to be working together to tackle the growing alcohol problem in Britain. Currently admissions to hospital due to over consumption of alcohol are costing the NHS £2.7 billion per year. Anne Milton, under-secretary for health, told Sky News that not only do the consequences of binge drinking need to be tackled, but the root-cause. The government alcohol strategy is due in the next few weeks but plans within it are as yet unconfirmed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15301 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:10:49 GMT 20120216141049 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:10:49 GMT 20120216141049 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:57:03 GMT 201202161425703 Children are still exposed to the same level of junk food advertising despite tighter regulations, research suggests. The same research found that viewers of all ages are seeing many more adverts for unhealthy foods which are high in fat, salt and sugar. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15267 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:56:20 GMT 20120216115620 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:56:20 GMT 20120216115620 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:49:52 GMT 201202171314952 Based on interviews with teenagers over thirty years, research shows that teenagers in England are eating less fatty food and more vegetables than previous generations - but some are skipping meals to lose weight, according to research. The findings also suggest changes in the amount of vegetables and meat and dairy products eaten by teenagers. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15265 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:51:06 GMT 20120216115106 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:51:06 GMT 20120216115106 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:21:01 GMT 201202161642101 Researchers found that in team-based weight loss competition team mates significantly influenced each others results suggesting a 'ripple' effect. In America team-based weight loss interventions are increasingly popular to encourage weight loss in large groups of people. This study by the Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is the first to examine the effects of team mates and social influences during such a competition. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15259 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:30:40 GMT 20120216113040 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:30:40 GMT 20120216113040 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:51:25 GMT 201202211535125 A new study published in Paediatrics tested a primary-care based intervention for overweight and obese adolescent girls. The girls attended weekly meetings with peers and primary-care physicians to discuss food diaries and how to deal with peer teasing. After 6 months girls in the intervention group had a significantly lower BMI compared to girls in the control group. The findings were small compared to other interventions but showed that primary-care interventions were successful for adolescent girls. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15230 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:08:16 GMT 20120214160816 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:08:16 GMT 20120214160816 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:18:11 GMT 201202141641811 New research has found that currently acceptable levels of air pollution in America can increase the risk of ischemic stroke for someone already at risk. Results found that risk of ischemic stroke onset rose by 34% after a 24 hour period of being exposed to 'moderate' air pollution. The authors suggest that acceptable levels of air pollution should be reconsidered but further research into the relationship should be performed to confirm the findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15222 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:06:00 GMT 20120214140600 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:06:00 GMT 20120214140600 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:40:32 GMT 201202141424032 A study performed in a Chinese restaurant asked customers if they would like to have a reduced portion size in order for them to save calories. Results found that people would accept the downsize and when they did they generally consumed less food overall. This has important implications for the role of portion-size in controlling people's calorie intake. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15211 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:10:36 GMT 20120213151036 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:10:36 GMT 20120213151036 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:26:19 GMT 2012021412122619 From Thursday 16 February NCD Action Network Community are hosting regional gatherings around the world. They hope to provide an opportunity for those interested in NCDs to meet up to discuss their common interests and more. NCD Action Network Campaign are hoping this event will take place every third Thursday of the month at a time and location to suit each local group. To find your local meeting site please contact your local host: Boston, USA: home of Jason Kroening-Roche ([email protected]) New York, USA: home of Kiti Kajana ([email protected]) Atlanta, USA: stay tuned for future meetings. Contact [email protected] Dhaka, Bangladesh: home of Shusmita Khan ([email protected]) Delhi, India: stay tuned for future meetings. Contact [email protected] London, UK: contact Modi Mwatsama ([email protected]) Nairobi, Kenya: hosted by Duncan Matheka at the University of Nairobi School of Medicine University Lecture hall (LT 2) from 5-6pm ([email protected]) Sydney, Australia: contact [email protected] Don't see your location listed?: Contact us if you are willing to host a local group at [email protected] http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15206 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:46:28 GMT 20120213134628 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:46:28 GMT 20120213134628 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:51:38 GMT 201202131315138 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India have issued notices to several food manufacturers asking them to justify and provide evidence for the healthy nutrition claims of food items for example, multigrain noodles that are advertised as being healthier than regular noodles. Manufacturers are to respond within a fortnight of receiving the notice or face action for violating the advertising code. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15201 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:09:10 GMT 20120213120910 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:09:10 GMT 20120213120910 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:17:44 GMT 2012021312121744 This article discusses the role of biological factors in rising obesity rates and what strategies are needed to overcome this. The authors discuss the role of Leptin, a hormone that usually inhibits appetite has reduced activity when consuming a high-fat diet, this can lead to increased food intake and weight gain. The authors suggest we need to find ways to change this biological system to make it in favour of losing weight and therefore reducing the need for will power. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15196 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:20:34 GMT 20120213112034 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:20:34 GMT 20120213112034 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:37:11 GMT 201202131533711 New research has found that people who engage in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity report feelings of excitement and enthusiasm more than those who are not so physically active. The data also showed that those who engaged in more physical activity than normal reported even higher feelings of enthusiasm and excitement. The results suggest that being active can improve mood and well-being. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15195 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:09:00 GMT 20120213110900 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:09:00 GMT 20120213110900 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:50:10 GMT 201202141535010 Data analysed from National Health Interview Survey has shown that over the past decade doctors' recommendations for their patients to engage in physical activity has increased by about 10% in the USA. In 2000 less than one in every four people who had visited their doctor in the past 12 months received exercise advice compared to one in three in 2010. This data suggests that health professionals are increasing their efforts to promote the health benefits of being physically active. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15192 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:25:50 GMT 20120213102550 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:25:50 GMT 20120213102550 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:37:57 GMT 2012021311113757 In a 10 year follow up study participant's consumption of soft drinks was monitored. Those who consumed 'diet' soft drinks daily had an increased risk of cardiovascular events compared to those who consumed no soft drinks. No relationship was found between daily 'regular' soft drink consumption and cardiovascular events. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15187 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:33:13 GMT 20120210163313 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:33:13 GMT 20120210163313 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:48:49 GMT 201202141424849 Researchers assessed the impact breastfeeding had on BMI growth throughout childhood for babies who had been exposed to diabetes at gestation and those who were unexposed. Results found that babies who were breast fed for six months or more (exposed and unexposed) had a slower BMI growth compared to those who were breast fed for less than six months. Previous evidence has shown that babies exposed to diabetes or obesity at gestation are at higher risk of obesity and metabolic disease, the results of this study suggest breastfeeding is an opportunity to counter-act this. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15186 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:14:06 GMT 20120210151406 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:14:06 GMT 20120210151406 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:35:20 GMT 2012021311113520 In the first study of its kind researchers have looked into the level of trans-fatty acids in the bloodstream and compared levels from 2000 and 2009 (prior to Food & Drug Administration's trans-fats regulations and after). The comparison found that levels had decreased by 58%. This study was only performed on white adults and therefore further studies into trans-fatty acid blood levels in ethnic groups and children are also being performed. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15180 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:01 GMT 20120210133801 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:01 GMT 20120210133801 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:35:36 GMT 2012021311113536 A family intervention programme used to help young children with behavioural problems in low-income, minority families has also been found to help lower obesity rates. The study followed children over a 3-5 year period and assessed BMI at baseline and follow up. Children in the intervention group had a lower BMI at follow up compared to those in the control group. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15141 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:42:13 GMT 20120210104213 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:42:13 GMT 20120210104213 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:35:48 GMT 2012021311113548 American researchers studied whether there would be an increase in vegetable consumption in school cafeterias if photos of vegetables were placed in lunch tray compartments. Results showed that there was a significant increase in vegetable consumption but the amount still fell below government recommendations. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15134 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:58:30 GMT 20120210095830 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:58:30 GMT 20120210095830 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:36:01 GMT 2012021311113601 On 09 Febrary Children's Food Campaign(CFC) handed in 54 complaints to Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding online marketing of junk food to children. This follows from the report published by the CFC and British Heart Foundation last year - The 21st century gingerbread house: How companies are marketing junk food to children online. The 'super complaint' has the support of Ed Vaizey, MP who has said that CFC should lodge any complaints where advertising rules have been broken. CFC are calling for consistent advertising regulations across all forms of media. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15131 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:34:03 GMT 20120209153403 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:34:03 GMT 20120209153403 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:36:14 GMT 2012021311113614 A new report in Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vital Signs advises American food manufactures and restaurants to reduce the sodium content of their food and for the general population to by food items with a lower sodium content in order to help combat heart disease in America. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15130 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:53:47 GMT 20120209145347 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:53:47 GMT 20120209145347 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:36:23 GMT 2012021311113623 An American study looked at two cities in California to see the effects of traffic related pollution on the development of childhood asthma and its associated costs. Researchers gathered estimates from past literature and found that the cost of asthma treatment attributable to traffic related pollution was $18 million annually. This suggests that future transport and planning policies should look at building schools and housing developments in areas of low traffic related pollution to help combat childhood asthma and lower healthcare spending. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15025 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:41:30 GMT 20120207124130 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:41:30 GMT 20120207124130 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:33:38 GMT 201202081643338 One of the latest studies published in BMJ Open looked at baby-led weaning vs. traditional spoon-feeding in relation to children's food preferences and health-related outcomes. Children who have been weaned using the baby-led style are more likely to make healthier food choices and have lower BMI in later life. Carbohydrates were the preferred food type compared to sweet foods for children in the spoon fed group. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15022 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:13:36 GMT 20120207111336 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:13:36 GMT 20120207111336 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:35:02 GMT 201202081643502 American sociologists have stated that attending a ''financially poor school may have more of an effect on weight than family poverty'' according to an article in Medical News Today. The study found that parent's level of education and school level of poverty were predictors of adolescent overweight and that the benefits of having a well educated parent were reduced if the child attended a financially poor school. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15016 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:56:23 GMT 20120207095623 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:56:23 GMT 20120207095623 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:49:53 GMT 2012020710104953 Since 1999 schools in America have been recommended by Institute of Medicine to conduct annual assessments of children's weight, height and BMI. A 'roundtable discussion' in the latest edition of Childhood Obesity sees experts discussing the pros and cons of BMI screening. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15013 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:18:09 GMT 20120206161809 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:18:09 GMT 20120206161809 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:50:08 GMT 2012020710105008 Cancer Council NSW have launched a new interactive website which allows parents to see which television programmes have the least or most amount of junk food advertised in them. The website also encourages parents to send emails to television company executives to demand a reduction in junk food advertising. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15011 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:43:25 GMT 20120206154325 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:43:25 GMT 20120206154325 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:50:35 GMT 2012020710105035 A New York study has shown that even something as simple as putting a sign up suggesting people use the stairs is an effective method to divert people from using escalators or lifts. This study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that putting up a sign that read 'Burn calories, not electricity' resulted in a 42% increase in stair use http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15010 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:37:51 GMT 20120206143751 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:37:51 GMT 20120206143751 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:57:18 GMT 2012020811115718 New research published in PLoS One has looked at how children travel to school and their amount of physical activity throughout the week in an urban population. It found that those who travelled to school by car were less active throughout the week and weekends than those who walked, cycled or took public transport. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15005 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:59 GMT 20120206121959 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:59 GMT 20120206121959 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:42 GMT 2012020812120042 On Sunday 5 February Change 4 Life launched a new six week campaign on alcohol. There will be TV adverts and online resources advising people of the risks of drinking too much alcohol. The campaign warns that even drinking slightly over the daily limit (4 units for men and three for women) could increase risk of cancer and high blood pressure. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=15000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:45:40 GMT 20120206104540 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:45:40 GMT 20120206104540 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:14:30 GMT 2012020811111430 In July 2011 the Government published new activity guidelines, including guidelines especially for children under 5. BHF National Centre have produced information leaflets for parents with children under 5 years old. These leaflets advise how much activity young childen should get and give ideas on how physical activity could be incorporated into a daily routine. The leaflets also include information on why being physically active is important, what types of physical activity are best, ideas for active play and healthy eating for children. You can download the leaflets from their website. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14994 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:28 GMT 20120203163228 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:32:28 GMT 20120203163228 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:52:28 GMT 2012020710105228 In the latest edition of Nature researchers from University of California San Francisco have posted an opinion article regarding the damaging effects of sugar and how governments should curve its availability. The article shows how sugar consumption is linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), how the effects of sugar on the body can be similar to that of alcohol and how either levying a tax, limiting sales during school hours or placing age limits of sugar purchases could help reduce the rise in NCDs. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14942 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:50 GMT 20120203143750 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:50 GMT 20120203143750 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:33:29 GMT 201202080993329 Mothers who are more pushy when it comes to their children eating food may inadvertantly cause weight gain in their child, suggests a new American study. Although weight differences were small researchers concluded that it is important to provide children with healthy food options but to let them control how much they eat. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14940 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:59:40 GMT 20120203115940 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:59:40 GMT 20120203115940 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:16:49 GMT 201202080991649 This year Men's Health Forum have decided to place their focus during Men's Health Week (11-17 June) on heart health. In the UK heart disease disproportionately affects men - 49,665 males in the UK die each year from coronary heart disease compared to 38, 571 women. Some of the main objectives of the week will be to educate the general public about key early indicators and sysmptoms of heart disease in men, promote healthy behaviour in men and to provide men with local and nationwide opportunities and resources to improve their health. There will be various activities and events including production and distribution of men's health resources (with a focus on heart disease prevention), a national launch event in London and local events organised by health care providers, sports organisations and community groups. If you would like to get involved you can register on their website. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14932 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:41 GMT 20120203103541 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:41 GMT 20120203103541 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:54:08 GMT 2012020710105408 EPHA has announced the European Parliment vote on the ban of the nutrition claim "now contains x% less". The votes in favour of the ban one by a large majority; 393 for, 161 against and 21 abstentions. This marks a positive step forward for public health. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14930 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:45 GMT 20120203101345 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:45 GMT 20120203101345 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:25:38 GMT 2012020310102538 Research in The Lancet has found evidence that suggests checking the blood pressure in both right and left arm could be beneficial to identifying risk of peripheral vascular disease, cardiovascular disease and mortality. Findings suggest that a systolic blood pressure difference of 10 mm Hg between arms could identify need for further vascular treatment and a difference of 15 mm Hg or more indicates a risk of vascular disease and mortality. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14882 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:50 GMT 20120201102050 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:20:50 GMT 20120201102050 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:49 GMT 2012020110102249 A new study has identified brain activations linked to images of food and food consumption after sleep deprivation. Results found that after one night of sleep loss participant's hunger ratings increased. Authors concluded that the findings had possible importance for risk factors of obesity in Western society. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14878 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:23 GMT 20120131162923 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:23 GMT 20120131162923 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:38:02 GMT 201201311643802 Findings of a study published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a relationship between consumption of processed meat and incidence of diabetes in Native Americans. Of 2,000 participants 243 Native Americans had diabetes after a 5 year follow up from initial survey. The more processed meat an individual consumed the more likely they were to develop diabetes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14857 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:06:10 GMT 20120131110610 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:06:10 GMT 20120131110610 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:31:27 GMT 2012020111113127 Living Streets announced the publication of the new report from UK Transport Research Centre entitled, 'Transport, Physical Activity and Health Report: Present knowledge and the way ahead'. The report (building on evidence from past research) suggests that physical activity in individuals and families can be increased by bringing in interventions that make the use of a car more of an 'option' rather than the default choice. Car sharing schemes and pay-as-you-go insurance are among othe suggested strategies. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14846 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:56:41 GMT 20120130145641 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:56:41 GMT 20120130145641 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:34:37 GMT 2012020111113437 New research has found that doctor's with a self-reported BMI of 25 or above had an impact on patient's obesity diagnosis and care. Overweight/ obese doctors felt their patients would have less trust in their advice compared to doctors with a self-reported normal BMI who appeared more able to diagnose patients as obese and had greater confidence in their ability to promote a healthy lifestyle. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14843 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:06:49 GMT 20120130120649 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:06:49 GMT 20120130120649 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:57:59 GMT 2012020110105759 A new scientific statement published in Circulation: Journal of American Heart Association suggests that family involvement in childhood obesity treatment programs are the most effective way to reduce a child's weight. Authors evaluated past research and found that although there is not one best strategy, parental involvement can have positive effects. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14841 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:22:09 GMT 20120130112209 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:22:09 GMT 20120130112209 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:57:08 GMT 2012013112125708 A study printed in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports has found that over the course of four decades performance activity levels for adolescents aged 16-18 have dropped. Even the fittest performers are scoring lower than those of previous decades. This encourages the need for greater awareness of the health benefits of physical activity for Norwegians. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14836 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:18:23 GMT 20120127171823 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:18:23 GMT 20120127171823 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:36:29 GMT 2012020111113629 Changes made under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act requests that schools reduce the amount of saturated fats, trans fats and sodium and provide only fat-free or low fat milk with child-appropriate portion sizes. 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese in America and these new guidelines are an attempt to help combat the ever growing problem of obesity. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14833 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:43:08 GMT 20120127154308 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:43:08 GMT 20120127154308 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:32:34 GMT 2012020111113234 A new study has found evidence that suggests drinking 3 cups of black tea a day may reduce your systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 2 mm Hg. Researchers were not able to identify the specific components of black tea that would cause this. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14827 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:43:51 GMT 20120127144351 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:43:51 GMT 20120127144351 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:33:03 GMT 2012020111113303 A study reported in BBC News and The Telegraph studied over 800, 000 men and women in England who had suffered a heart attack between 2002 and 2010. The researchers found that there had been 18,576 fewer deaths from heart attacks in those years. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14823 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:54:15 GMT 20120127125415 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:54:15 GMT 20120127125415 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:29:09 GMT 2012020111112909 New figures released by the Office of National Statistics found that the number of alcohol related deaths in the UK between 2009 and 2010 had risen from 8.664 to 8,790 reported BBC News service. This is due to there being more deaths in men, alcohol-related death rates for women has lowered. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14820 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:25:47 GMT 20120127112547 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:25:47 GMT 20120127112547 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:40:09 GMT 2012020111114009 BBC News, The Telegraph and British Heat Foundation have all reported on the Spanish study showing no relationship between eating fried food and risk of cardiovascular disease when cooking with olive and sunflower oils. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14819 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:56:20 GMT 20120126155620 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:56:20 GMT 20120126155620 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:20 GMT 201201261640020 Last month saw the launed of UK Healthy Cities Network. UK Healthy Cities network has a vision to develop a creative, supportive and motivating network for UK cities and towns that are tackling health inequalities and striving to put health improvement and health equity at the core of all local policies. UK Healthy Cities Network has published a report giving an overview of its launch event in December 2011. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14810 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:12:33 GMT 20120126121233 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:12:33 GMT 20120126121233 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:16:43 GMT 2012012612121643 The Guardian has reported findings from the Defra Family Food 2010 report regarding family's spending of food and drink and nutrient content purchases. Amongst other findings was that low income family's consumption of fruit and vegetables have been cut by a third, consuming just half of their five a day. This is thought to be due to the recession and rise in food prices. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14764 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:57:58 GMT 20120125125758 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:57:58 GMT 20120125125758 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:24:00 GMT 201201251312400 A new study has found that swimming a few times a week can lower blood pressure in older adults. Reuters reported on the study published in American Journal of Cardiology which found that adults who went swimming three to four times a week lowered their blood pressure compared to a group attending relaxation classes. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14754 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:03:11 GMT 20120125110311 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:03:11 GMT 20120125110311 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:05:50 GMT 2012012511110550 Diabetes UK will launch its new look on 1st February. The new look will be in an attempt to further raise awareness of the charity's work and the disease. It is predicted that by 2025 over 5 million people will have diabetes and therefore CEO Barbara Young believes that the charity needs a strong brand to make more of a impact and to raise an understanding of the need to prevent and treat diabetes. The brand will be changing logo colour to blue and have a new strap line' 'Care, Connect, Campaign' and will be launching two new campaigns in the spring. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14740 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:26:32 GMT 20120124152632 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:26:32 GMT 20120124152632 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:34:25 GMT 201201241533425 A study written up in Medwire News and published in Journal of Sleep Research has looked further into the relationship of sleep duration and cardiovascular disease. The researchers found that both long term and short term sleep duration increased risk for cardiovascular disease. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14723 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:53:47 GMT 20120124115347 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:53:47 GMT 20120124115347 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:55:12 GMT 2012012411115512 A new study published online by American Journal of Public Health and written up in Medical News Today has found a cheap, simple and effective way of improving people's food choices. The researchers found that colour coding food and drink and rearranging food display to promote healthier foods improved people's food and drink purchases. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14721 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:59:18 GMT 20120124105918 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:59:18 GMT 20120124105918 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:03:51 GMT 201201251310351 The government has published a new report, "Healthy Lives, Healthy People: improving outcomes and supporting transparency", which contains the new three part Public Health Outcomes Framework. This report focuses on increasing healthy life expectancy and reducing the disparities in life expectancy which still exists between different communities as outcomes for the period 2013-2016. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14709 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:28:15 GMT 20120123162815 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:28:15 GMT 20120123162815 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:43:29 GMT 201201241534329 Play England have re-launched their campaign 'Love Outdoor Play' calling on people everywhere to find ways to make sure children play outside more. This comes from results of various reports regarding children's well-being and the areas in which they live. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14681 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:58:22 GMT 20120120155822 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:58:22 GMT 20120120155822 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:33:34 GMT 2012012511113334 New research suggests that a diet high in flavonoid rich foods may be beneficial to the reduction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14672 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:08:59 GMT 20120120140859 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:08:59 GMT 20120120140859 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:57:17 GMT 2012012512125717 New results from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has revealed that the prevalence of obesity amongst American adults and children from 1999- 2010 have remained relatively similar to those of 1999-2008. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14670 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:17:10 GMT 20120120121710 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:17:10 GMT 20120120121710 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:42:06 GMT 2012012310104206 Articles in Medical News Today, Daily Mail and Cancer Research UK have been reporting on a study recently published in Journal of Women's Health reporting findings that suggest consumption of red wine would reduce the risk of breast cancer. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14596 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:54:14 GMT 20120117165414 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:54:14 GMT 20120117165414 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:42:37 GMT 2012012310104237 Findings of an Italian study have been reported in Medical News Today. The study is the first of its kind to look at people's exposure to mass media and their diet. The results found that the more informed people are from newspapers, television and the internet the more they stick to a Mediterranean style diet (thought to be the healthiest diet). http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14584 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:54:21 GMT 20120117155421 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:54:21 GMT 20120117155421 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:04 GMT 2012012310104304 New voluntary guidelines published today by the School Food Trust in aimed at helping childcare providers and parents at getting children under five to eat healthily. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14566 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:33:12 GMT 20120117103312 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:33:12 GMT 20120117103312 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:22 GMT 2012012310104322 Britons are near the bottom of the class in the European Union when it comes to fruit and vegetable intake reports an article in the Grocer and with a similar story published on BBC News website. This comes from the latest report from the European Food Information Council where data was collected on individual fruit and vegetable consumption from 19 European countries - Britain came 14th out of 19. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14564 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:59:14 GMT 20120117095914 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:59:14 GMT 20120117095914 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:39 GMT 2012012310104339 Medical News Today reported on the updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention. The guidelines were last updated by the American Cancer Society in 2006 and have been developed by a panel of experts in cancer research, prevention, epidemiology, public health and policy for 2012. This year the guidelines have laid a heavy emphasis on the community and built environment in adopting healthy behaviours. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14563 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:48:15 GMT 20120117094815 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:48:15 GMT 20120117094815 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:44:00 GMT 2012012310104400 A report from British Columbia, Canada has measured the effects of the government applying minimum prices to alcohol sales as reported in Reuters. For over twenty years the Canadian province of British Columbia has a set minimum price on alcohol and data on alcohol sales has been kept. Data for this study was collected from 1989-2010. Results found that for every 10% hike in pricing, 3.4% less alcohol was drunk and when looking at individual alcohol group's consumption the consumption dropped further. This has strong implications for current public health campaigns for the minimum pricing of alcohol in this country. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14532 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:31:36 GMT 20120113123136 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:31:36 GMT 20120113123136 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:44:21 GMT 2012012310104421 Medical News Today reported on a global study looking at the role of sedentary work and leisure time and ownership of sedentary-promoting goods in relationship to the risk of having a heart attack. The results showed that mild to moderate exercise at work reduced the risk of a heart attack, but heavy labour did not and that the ownership of both a television and car led to high risk of heart attack. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14523 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:40:49 GMT 20120113114049 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:40:49 GMT 20120113114049 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:27:18 GMT 2012011811112718 The most fatal of all cancers is linked today for the first time with the consumption of processed meat reports the Independent today. Similar stories have run on BBC News service and World Cancer Research Fund. This has come from research conducted by Swedish Cancer Foundation and Karolinska Institute in Sweden and published in British Journal of Cancer. The study looked a people with pancreatic cancer and their consumption of red and processed meat. The results found that there was an increased risk of 19% for every extra 50g of processed meat consumed daily but concluded that further studies would be needed to confirm the findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14522 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:29:11 GMT 20120113112911 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:29:11 GMT 20120113112911 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:50:39 GMT 2012011811115039 Stories in the Guardian, BBC News service and more are today reporting on the government's new review of alcohol guidelines. The review comes fro the response to a Government consultation of the Science and Technology Committee. Results from the response suggested that set alcohol limits do not necessarily need to be changed, but an understanding of unit measurements and guidelines should be made clearer and are emphasising the need for 'drink free' days. Reasons for the consultation came from an Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey from 2009 Drinking: adult's behaviour and knowledge 2009 report. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14420 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:45:21 GMT 20120110114521 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:45:21 GMT 20120110114521 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:37:04 GMT 2012011811113704 Companies such as Nestle, Cadburys and Cheesestrings are 'shamelessly' promoting their unhealthy food products to children through their websites and social network sites, says story published on the BBC News website. This has come from a report published by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) entitled, The 21st century gingerbread house: How companies are marketing junk food to children online. The report targets food companies that have been banned from promoting their products through television advertising due to them failing to pass the Food Standard Agency's nutrient profiling test. Instead the BHF claims that these companies are being the 'wolves in sheep's clothing', encouraging kids to visit their websites with fun games, apps and prizes and linking websites to companies' social media pages. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14383 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:36:50 GMT 20120106143650 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:36:50 GMT 20120106143650 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:23:30 GMT 2012011811112330 New research has found evidence of a strong link between exercise and academic performance in children reports stories from BBC News and Reuters. The Dutch research was a systematic review of past literature and published in Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. The researchers found a strong link between physical activity and academic performance but concluded that, due to the low quality of previous research, further studies need to be done to confirm the findings. http://www.heartforum.org.uk/resources/news-and-alerts/nhf-ebriefings/news-and-rss-feeds/?entryid74=14382 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:15:15 GMT 20120106141515 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:15:15 GMT 20120106141515 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:35:44 GMT 201210091533544