The rise of obesity across the Western world is undeniable. Over the years the blame has shifted from fat to carbohydrate to sugar. But by pointing the finger at a single food group, we are missing the bigger picture. This is a lifestyle issue. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health takes […]
BY DR JANE OGDEN, PROFESSOR IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Failed dieting is a product of what’s in our heads and triggers in the environment. Successful dieting seems to be the result of life events, a belief that things can change, a shift in the costs / benefits of eating well, investment in initial weight loss, a
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BY DR JANE OGDEN, PROFESSOR IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Being overweight is clearly bad for our physical and mental health. Yet losing weight is hard and the majority of people who lose weight put it back on. This paper will describe the benefits of weight loss, why diets fails and then will explore the lessons to
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BY DR JANE OGDEN, PROFESSOR IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Obesity is clearly on the increase and has many physical and psychological consequences. This paper will describe definitions of obesity, its impact on health and its causes with a focus on genetics, the obesogenic environment and the role of behaviour. What is overweight? The easiest way is
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