Pregnant women are still drinking too much
An investigation by Sky News has revealed that many pregnant women are drinking more alcohol each week than the government recommended maximum of four units. One hospital has reported that some women are drinking as many as 34 units of alcohol in a week. Four units is the equivalent of two glasses of wine. Although
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New test to predict teenage binge drinking
Underage drinking is a global problem and the UK is ranked as one of the most afflicted countries. Health researchers have developed a new test to help identify people with a problem. According to a poll of 15 and 16-year-olds, 33 per cent of British respondents had drunk alcohol in the last 30 days. Only
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Daryl Impey fails Tour de France drug test
Once again cycling is under scrutiny following another failed drug test. It seems that the huge controversy surrounding Lance Armstrong’s admission of doping offences has not deterred other cyclists from trying to boost their performance with banned substances. Just before the Tour de France commenced, Daryl Impey, the South African cyclist who is riding for
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Safe sports supplements
All athletes constantly strive to improve their performance through training to boost speed, endurance and strength. Modern sports science has led to a greater understanding of how nutrition aids athletic training and there are many products on the market that claim to help speed up muscle growth and improve endurance. However, some of these products
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