It’s a work-out, but don’t tell the kids!

It’s a work-out, but don’t tell the kids!

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By Dr Ian Campbell August 2010

In the land of the Mediterranean diet, Italy, you’d expect low levels of overweight and obesity in children, wouldn’t you? You’d be wrong. With among the highest levels of childhood obesity in Europe our friends the Italians are looking at novel ways to combat the problem. A lack of physical activity is partly to blame. [.…

 

Thoughts from Down-under

Thoughts from Down-under

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By Dr Ian Campbell August 2010

I made a flying visit to Australia, and though I’ve been back for one week, I’m only now adjusting my body clock back to UK time. Some patients might think me half asleep during clinics, but I just close my eyes to help me think better….honestly. Five cities in five days, and not a kangaroo [...]

 

Expecting Results

Expecting Results

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By Dr Ian Campbell July 2010

Being overweight isn’t just about how we look, it’s also about how we function. And the effects of even a few pounds of excess weight can be far reaching with raised blood pressure, high cholesterol and increased risk of type 2 diabetes being in most peoples minds. The effects of weight loss are also far [...]

 

Men are from Mars

Men are from Mars

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By Dr Ian Campbell June 2010

When a man comes to me to ask for help to lose weight he almost always starts the conversation off with a wry smile and the claim that “I wouldn’t normally trouble you doc, but the wife said I should do something about my weight”. Passing the blame to an unwitting wife or partner is [...]