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Why prevention must lead the way after the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention at the United Nations. World leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases.

What are the next steps?
What is healthy eating and why is it important?
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What is healthy eating and why is it important?

We often hear about a balanced diet but what does it really mean? Our experts reveal what – and how much – you should eat from each food group

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Ask the expert: does sugar feed cancer?
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Ask the expert: does sugar feed cancer?

Recent research has looked into using diet therapy to ‘starve’ cancer cells of energy. But what does the science show?

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How does the Eatwell Guide differ from the eatwell plate?
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How does the Eatwell Guide differ from the eatwell plate?

The Eatwell Guide from Public Health England says a healthy diet should now include even more fruit, veg and fibre-rich starchy carbohydrates

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The devil is in the detail: ensuring a recipe for successful policy development
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The devil is in the detail: ensuring a recipe for successful policy development

The UK government has set out plans to introduce a junk food online marketing ban, but just how far will it go?

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Can I go to the pub – and stay healthy?
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Can I go to the pub – and stay healthy?

Going back to pubs and socialising with friends and family doesn’t have to mean unhealthy living

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What is a balanced diet?
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What is a balanced diet?

Expert nutritionist Clare Collins explains what you need to include in a balanced diet, and why it’s so important

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How does the built environment influence our physical activity levels?
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How does the built environment influence our physical activity levels?

We reflect on the experiences of being physically active when growing up in our respective home countries

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Healthy BBQ recipes for a sizzling summer
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Healthy BBQ recipes for a sizzling summer

We’ve been busy with the charcoal to come up with some brand-new recipes to spice up your barbecue this summer

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Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

Important new findings show that taking a regular exercise programme can improve quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

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10 ways to help prevent food waste
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10 ways to help prevent food waste

How to make the most of leftovers and keep fruit fresh for longer

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Getting older doesn’t have to be all aches and pains
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Getting older doesn’t have to be all aches and pains

Exercise shouldn’t be a scary word for older adults. It can make us stronger, more independent AND help to reduce cancer risk

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There’s more than one way to eat a healthy diet
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There’s more than one way to eat a healthy diet

Dietary pattern research helps us understand at a population level how what we eat affects our health

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