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05 January 2008Increased obesity levels pose global problem
In the last 14 years, the number of obese men in England has risen by 11 per cent and women by eight per cent to 24 per cent. Obesity levels in children have also risen from 11 per cent of boys and 12 per cent of girls to 17 per cent and 16 per cent in the last 12 years.
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22 December 2008Seasonal fun with Westfield
Westfield Health is helping policyholders get in to the festive spirit with the launch of an interactive website game.
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22 December 2008When to seek medical advice with a cold or flu
During the current cold snap, NHS Direct has reported a 206 per cent increase in the number of calls from people seeking medical advice about colds, flu, coughs and fever.
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22 December 2008Stress Down Day to support emotional distress
Employers are being urged to let staff take time out from the pressures of the workplace during these tough economic times.
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17 December 2008Facebook helps spread the transplant message
Online social networking site Facebook is helping to spread the message for people who need life-saving transplants.
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16 December 2008Demand for dentistry with more bite
An inquiry into NHS dental access has been ordered by the Department of Health after it was revealed that many areas in England are still experiencing problems.
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15 December 2008Westfield Health helps GP surgery to blossom
Westfield Health employees were in full bloom this weekend as they planted daffodil bulbs at a local GP surgery.
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11 December 2008Healthy living message needs strengthening
More people could be persuaded to adopt a healthy lifestyle if the NHS uses more sophisticated marketing techniques, according to a leading think tank.
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08 December 2008Early diagnosis key to cancer survival
Earlier diagnosis is the key to improving Britains cancer services, a new report has revealed.
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05 December 2008GPs to hand out fit notes to reduce workplace absence
Doctors sick notes are to be replaced by fit notes under government plans to reduce workplace absenteeism.
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