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Jul 18

Growing well and eating well throughout childhood

Children who are heavier for their height (mainly due to fat) tend to grow faster and become taller (and fatter). These children also reach developmental milestones earlier. These processes are directly or indirectly the result of nutrition during development, and altered hormone levels which influence both the visible ...

Apr 18

Editorial

OB_S__Y is a cause of cancer. Regular readers will be well aware of the links between excess body weight and cancer as described by the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (https://thescpn.org/2HNNz8C) but what a shock this message is to many parts of society who took the time to comment on the CRUK campaign of ...

Feb 18

Updated UK-wide resources launched to support teaching of physical activity interventions for undergraduate health care students

by Ann Gates Founder and CEO of Exercise Works! From the Editor Low levels of physical activity is linked to an increased risk of three cancers, namely bowel, breast and endometrium (womb). In addition being physically active can help us maintain a healthy body weight (BMI 18.5 – 24.9) which is very important given that ...

Feb 18

Let’s move more!

There is very strong evidence that not being sufficiently active in your everyday life increases your risk of colon, breast and womb cancer. Recommendations are to aim for at least 30 minutes of activity a day – at a level that raises your heart rate and makes you feel warm. This activity can be done […]

Feb 18

Now is the time!

Lorraine Tulloch Programme Lead – Obesity Action Scotland, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow It is finally here. The Scottish Government launched the consultation document “A Healthier Future – Action and Ambition on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight” at the end of October. The consultation is open until ...

Jan 18

Editorial: Volume 9, Issue 1

Editorial It’s never too late to care about excess body weight…. even over the age of 50. The last Scottish Health Survey reported that 65% of Scots were overweight (of these 29% were obese) and in men aged 65 to 74 this gure rose to 85% (with 41% obese). There are many good reasons […]

Oct 17

Scottish Fruits and Vegetables: Autumn

There is increasing evidence for the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet for cancer prevention and the subject of on-going research and although it is tempting to try and identify the key components that account for protection it is probably the whole package (olive oil, fish, wholegrains, garlic and vegetables) that matters. ...

Oct 17

Moving More: A Workplace Challenge!

Sheffield, along with East Midlands and London, combine to form the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), a 2012 Olympic legacy commitment to improve the health of the nation through sport, exercise and physical activity. Our vision is to transform Sheffield into the most active city in the UK by 2020. A 5-year ...

Aug 17

Cancer and lifestyle – research round up

Mediterranean diet adherence and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer: results of a cohort study and meta-analysis van den Brandt PA, Schulpen M (2017) Cancer Epidemiology Vol 140, Issue 10, pages 2220 – 2231.

Aug 17

Cancer Incidence in Scotland

Andrew Deas and Greig Stanners, Information Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland The Scottish Cancer Registry has collected data on cancer since 1958. The data are used for a wide variety of purposes including research and planning of cancer services. The data are also used in the annual publication of cancer incidence ...

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