“All of this is definitely something I wouldn’t have ever thought I’d be doing three years ago.” For Shaun Hughes, contacting Onhealth was the start of a life-changing journey. It would transform his health, his wellbeing, and his day-to-day life. We featured his phenomenal weight loss midway through his programme with Onhealth. Three years later,… Continue reading Weight loss: Where has Shaun’s Story Taken Him?
Tag: Obesity
Weight Management Partnership Confirmed with Newcastle East Primary Care Network
Onhealth is delighted to announce the beginning of a second trial of weight management programmes being delivered in cooperation with the Newcastle East Primary Care Network (PCN). After a hugely successful initial offering, the partnership will once again aim to confront the important societal health issue of obesity. Particularly in the North East, obesity levels… Continue reading Weight Management Partnership Confirmed with Newcastle East Primary Care Network
Obesity Debate: A One Size Fits All Approach Doesn’t Fit
The obesity debate and how best to treat the condition has raged on for many years. With societal trends trivialising it as merely a lifestyle choice, a lack of motivation, and not enough willpower on the part of the person affected, these myths must be broken down to truly understand and make tangible inroads in… Continue reading Obesity Debate: A One Size Fits All Approach Doesn’t Fit
Obesity Strategy Delay is “Morally Reprehensible”
The recently announced delays in rolling out the government’s obesity strategy has been labelled as “morally reprehensible” by a former Conservative Party leader. Lord Hague made the statement after news was released indicating the curbs on multi-buy deals in shops and on TV ads for junk food had been shelved for at least 12 months.… Continue reading Obesity Strategy Delay is “Morally Reprehensible”
Sugar Limit: Study Fires Wine Warning
Do you know how much sugar is in a bottle of wine? Does it take you past the daily sugar limit for an adult? The answer, surprisingly to many, is yes! A recent study of more than 30 bottles of wine found two glasses was enough to hit the recommended daily sugar limit for adults.… Continue reading Sugar Limit: Study Fires Wine Warning
Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?
The use of an obligatory calorie count on menu offerings has been met with a mixed response in terms of just how effective the move will be. In an effort to tackle a rising obesity problem in the UK, the Government is rolling out the initiative in April, which requires any café or restaurant run… Continue reading Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?
Obesity Rising: A Problem Looming Large for the World
The World Health Organisation believes there are approximately two billion overweight adults worldwide, with the pandemic making the situation of obesity rising even worse. That number, around 39% of the world’s population, is a huge volume of people, with at least 650 million classed as obese globally. A survey of 10,000 students in China in… Continue reading Obesity Rising: A Problem Looming Large for the World
Weight Gain: Pandemic Accentuates Issues
People seeking help from the NHS, after weight gain, during the pandemic are heavier at the start of the process than in previous years, according to a study. A comparison of those seeking weight loss help, after weight gain, during the pandemic and the weights of those who sought help before Covid struck has found,… Continue reading Weight Gain: Pandemic Accentuates Issues
Obese Children: Numbers in England Increase During Pandemic
Statistics show the number of obese children in England increased during the Covid pandemic. When comparing 2019-20 with 2020-21, there was a rise in the number of obese kids at the start of primary school from 10% to 14%. When looking at the final year of primary school (year six), the number rose from 21%… Continue reading Obese Children: Numbers in England Increase During Pandemic
Junk Food Advertising Banned in Spain
Spain is going one step further than their British counterparts by banning junk food advertising, regardless of the time of day, in an effort to confront their own growing obesity issue. This is a step further than the UK government which has imposed a ban on pre-9pm TV adverts for food high in sugar, salt,… Continue reading Junk Food Advertising Banned in Spain
Obesity: “Tell People They Must Not Eat So Much” – Former Minister
A Conservative ex-minister wants the Government message on obesity to focus on telling people “they must not eat so much”. Lord Robathan was commenting on the country’s anti-obesity strategy in the House of Lords, with the former Conservative MP claiming it should be “socially unacceptable” to be very overweight. He said; “I’m glad the Government… Continue reading Obesity: “Tell People They Must Not Eat So Much” – Former Minister
Cost of Obesity Treatment Set to Rise to Nearly £10bn by 2050
The cost of obesity-related illnesses is set to hit nearly £10bn by 2050 according to forecasts. With costs set to spiral to £9.7bn, a recent report is calling for action to reverse the trend of weight gain in British society with the cost of obesity currently reaching an estimated £6.1bn. Worldwide levels of obesity have… Continue reading Cost of Obesity Treatment Set to Rise to Nearly £10bn by 2050
Obesity Hospital Admissions: 17% Increase Year-on-Year
NHS Digital figures show a 17% increase in obesity hospital admissions year-on-year when looking at the year leading into the global pandemic. This amounts to almost 150,000 more instances of people being admitted to hospital over the course of a year with conditions whereby obesity was a primary or secondary factor. A total of 1,022,000… Continue reading Obesity Hospital Admissions: 17% Increase Year-on-Year
Fitness Wear: Choosing a Style to Suit You
With so much fitness wear to choose from, sometimes it can be a difficult choice. According to Anabel Maldonado, a fashion psychologist; “Our personality traits correlate a lot with our lifestyle choices – what type of person we’re likely to marry, our political affiliation, our favourite kind of music and what we choose to work… Continue reading Fitness Wear: Choosing a Style to Suit You
Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
The Government recently announced that prescribed cycling will be an option for GPs to help tackle the obesity issue. But is it the solution? The idea is to encourage easier access to bikes and that form of exercise, with the general population being spurred to jump on their bikes as a result of the COVID-19… Continue reading Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
Government’s Obesity Strategy; Emperor’s New Clothes?
The Government’s obesity strategy must be followed up with “long-term, sustained and adequate funding and committed action,” according to Onhealth’s resident dietitian Dawn Shotton. The call comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to tackle the obesity crisis by banning junk food ads before 9pm on TV and online, stopping shops from displaying sweets at… Continue reading Government’s Obesity Strategy; Emperor’s New Clothes?
Daily Discrimination for Two-Thirds of Obese
Almost two-thirds of people living with obesity face daily discrimination, highlighting the need to address society’s views on the subject. There is still a great deal of misunderstanding around the causes and management of obesity. It is therefore no surprise that most assumptions made about obesity are negative and lead to this daily discrimination. People… Continue reading Daily Discrimination for Two-Thirds of Obese
Obesity Crisis: Is the Government Doing Enough?
As the Government announces a raft of initiatives designed to tackle the ever-worsening obesity crisis, the question of whether it is doing enough to combat the condition is once again under the spotlight. Whatever the contributory factors, we cannot ignore the seriousness of this obesity crisis and the growing concern it poses to the population.… Continue reading Obesity Crisis: Is the Government Doing Enough?
Onhealth calling for government to do more
A Newcastle based obesity clinic – Onhealth – is calling for the government to do more in the fight against obesity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New research has revealed that the risk of death from COVID-19 was found to be 37% higher in obese patients. For those under the age of 50 with the virus,… Continue reading Onhealth calling for government to do more