According to new research, men who are in the normal weight range in middle life and then let their weight creep up have a better life expectancy than those whose BMI remains at the baseline of 22-25. This finding from the Oslo Study of 5239 men born in 1923-1932 should not come as a surprise… Read More
Research Paper Title Bone structure and geometry in young men: the influence of smoking, alcohol intake and physical activity. Background The development of osteoporosis is influenced by peak bone mass attained in youth – the influence of lifestyle factors upon which is poorly described, especially amongst males. The researchers sought to address this issue in… Read More
It may come as no surprise to some, but a study sponsored by BUPA suggests that 19% of UK employees say their daily commute causes them problems. One in five (19%*) commuters say their journey to work is responsible for their back, muscle or joint pain; Those travelling by car find it most uncomfortable with… Read More
Surrey drinking patterns have led me to ask: ‘how often do you drink? Every day/every week/every month?’ to avoid the well-rehearsed ’10 to 15 units doctor’ response. My patient admitted to a typical intake of spirits which clearly exceeded 50-plus units a week. ‘So what about alcohol-free days?’ I asked. ‘On my alcohol-free days I… Read More
This article, by Emma Lewis writing in the British Medical Journal, looks at the issue of losing weight from the perspective of a patient in a GP consultation. It makes for a very interesting read. I am one of over 97% of people for whom dieting does not lead to sustained weight loss.1 2 3… Read More
Patients are less likely to take advice about diet and exercise from doctors who are overweight, researchers have found. Last year Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS England, said the NHS should set an example by helping its staff to lose weight. Researchers surveyed 2100 adults across the UK and found that 9% of… Read More
Research Paper Title Cocoa Flavanol Consumption Improves Cognitive Function, Blood Pressure Control, and Metabolic Profile in Elderly Subjects: The Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study – A Randomized Controlled Trial. Background Recent evidence has indicated that flavanol consumption may have many health benefits in humans, including improved cognitive activities. As such the aim was to… Read More
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