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Politics Home | Effective obesity strategies must harness the power of family influence

Politics Home | Effective obesity strategies must harness the power of family influence

Published by Sam Flores

As the challenge of childhood obesity persists, Dr Sarah-Elizabeth Bennett, Senior Nutritionist at Slimming World examines the vital role of families and communities in obesity care and prevention The recent publication of the Health and Social Care Committee’s report, Food and Weight Management: Fixing the Food Environment1 and the findings from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Obesity policy paper on Childhood Food Environment, Planning and School Food2 has brought renewed focus to childhood health, children’s food environments and the urgent need to support families to live healthier lives. With obesity among reception-aged children at its highest recorded level, there’s a very clear message: tackling obesity is not simply about individual choices but about creating environments that help whole families thrive. And while the systemic changes recommended by the Committee and APPG, such as restrictions on advertising of high fat, salt and sugar products and mandatory healthy food sales reporting, are vital, sitting them alongside measures that recognise and harness the influence parents can have on children’s health behaviours could have the potential for further widespread benefits. …

5 Simple Parenting Strategies To Help Raise Confident Kids

5 Simple Parenting Strategies To Help Raise Confident Kids

Published by Sam Flores

There’s a confidence crisis facing young people. A 2025 report from from youth and education agency Hark, revealed almost one-third of 11- to 18-year-olds in the UK have little or no confidence. On top of this, life satisfaction among young people is on the decline. New analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found the number of young people who are satisfied with their lives has fallen from 62% in 2010 to 44% today among 16- to 24-year-olds living in England. Yet research has demonstrated a strong link between mental health and confidence levels. High levels of symptoms such as anxiety and depression have been associated with low confidence, for example. So, how can parents best help encourage confidence in children and teens? I reached out to Dr Patapia Tzotzoli, clinical psychologist and founder of My Triage Network, to discuss the best techniques. 1. Praise effort, strategy and persistence The psychologist said when parents comment on the effort and approach their children make, rather than fixed traits, it helps them develop a growth …

10 Neurobehavioral Strategies for a Parkinson’s Day

10 Neurobehavioral Strategies for a Parkinson’s Day

Published by Jenni Sidey

When I learned I had Parkinson’s at 77, I went from envisioning myself as a new Tesla to a rusted-out 1940s jalopy. I was stuck in a “twilight zone,” not ready for symptom-relieving drugs like Levodopa or medical devices like DBS. The neurologist wasn’t amused when I asked if he was going to wait until I got worse before doing anything to make me better. Fortunately, I not only knew of effective strategies, but was responsible for developing and using them in the area of communication disorders for 50 years. Here are ten that will help you get through a “Parkinson’s day.” 1. Slow Down. This is the simplest and most effective strategy since it realigns the speed at which your brain processes information with the speed at which you expect it to function. The estimated lag time between the brain sending a signal and a muscle responding is between 20 and 100 milliseconds. If the connection between the brain and a muscle group becomes unstable—as it does with Parkinson’s—increases in the delay can be …

Macron Calls Go-It-Alone Defence Strategies in Europe an ‘Absurdity’

Macron Calls Go-It-Alone Defence Strategies in Europe an ‘Absurdity’

Published by Sam Flores

PARIS, July 13 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel ⁠Macron ⁠on Monday warned European ⁠countries against go-it-alone national defence policies, as governments ramp up ​military spending in response to Russia’s threat and pressure from the U.S. to increase military ‌spending. The speech came a month after ‌the collapse of a Franco-German project to develop a next-generation fighter jet following ⁠months of ⁠deadlock between defence companies, underscoring the industrial rivalries that risk undermining ​Europe’s drive to rearm together. “Every time we create fragmentation, we may feel good in the moment, but we are creating the delays of tomorrow. Every time we pander to nationalism, ​in France or elsewhere, we misunderstand our own history. Patriotism, yes; nationalism, never,” ⁠Macron ⁠said in his annual address ⁠to France’s ​armed forces on the eve of Bastille Day, France’s national day. “At a time when ​Europe is rearming, to ⁠think that the course of history lies in each of us separately accumulating capabilities is an absurdity,” he said.  Macron, now in the final year of his second term, said he “deeply regretted” …

“Balance training is one of the most effective strategies for preserving independence”—a certified personal trainer shows you how

“Balance training is one of the most effective strategies for preserving independence”—a certified personal trainer shows you how

Published by Jenni Sidey

Standing on one leg might serve as a handy method to assess your balance, but how do you improve it? You can start to work on it with this beginner-friendly circuit designed to improve stability, designed by Jacque Crockford of the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Fundamental to this workout—and any routine intended to boost balance—is strengthening the core, challenging coordination and working the body unilaterally (one side at a time) in a safe and controlled manner. Latest Videos From You may like “A strong core helps stabilize your spine and pelvis during daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, carrying groceries and getting up from the floor,” the ACE-certified personal trainer tells Fit&Well. And good balance helps people “react quickly to changes in terrain or unexpected movements”, reducing the likelihood of falls and injuries as we age so we can “confidently and comfortably move through daily life”. Crockford says this workout will develop the “multiple systems” needed to improve balance, including “muscular strength, neurological function and mobility”. How to do the workout All you …

Low-Risk Polymarket Strategies Discovered by AI

Low-Risk Polymarket Strategies Discovered by AI

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Prediction markets like Polymarket provide a unique space for traders to profit by forecasting real-world events, but success often hinges on balancing risk and reward. All About AI explores how advanced AI platforms like Codex and Cloud Code can help traders uncover low-risk, high-reward opportunities through data-driven analysis. For example, AI can identify unusual trading patterns or pinpoint optimal bid timing, offering actionable insights that refine strategies and enhance decision-making. By integrating AI into your approach, you can navigate complex market dynamics with greater precision and confidence. In this deep dive, you’ll gain insight into specific strategies such as pre-filling bids in advance to secure favorable odds and executing time-sensitive trades to capitalize on short-term opportunities. Discover how AI can assist in analyzing settlement delays, tracking market liquidity and simulating paired exposure scenarios to ensure profitability across outcomes. Whether you’re looking to optimize existing methods or explore new approaches, this breakdown offers practical steps to help you maximize returns while minimizing unnecessary risks. Using AI for Trade Analysis TL;DR Key Takeaways : AI tools like …

Publisher strategies for attracting a high value audience

Publisher strategies for attracting a high value audience

Published by Sam Flores

Graham Page from Q5 pictured at the Press Gazette Media Strategy Network USA event Great journalism alone is seldom enough alone when it comes to publishers finding the right strategy to attract a high-value audience. Commercial staff and product teams are also an essential part of the mix. And crucially, despite differing motives and philosophies, these three cohorts all have to be working well together to create a brand which attracts and retains a valuable audience. Q5 has worked with everyone from Sky and the BBC to News Corp and The Guardian finding ways to get sometimes disparate teams all rowing in the same direction. And two of their expert consultants have shared some key insights on this topic in a new report headlined: Where does accountability sit for attracting and retaining high-value audiences? Here are five key takeaways for publishers from Graham Page and Katie Burridge of Q5: 1. Get organised It’s not enough for everyone to recognise the challenge and work independently to solve it as this risks confusing user experiences and messy …

3 Strategies to Optimize Your Strengths

3 Strategies to Optimize Your Strengths

Published by Jenni Sidey

This post is part 6 of a mini-series on virtues and vices associated with gratitude. If you’re in the midst of formulating life goals, consider a simple shift: Focus less on what goals and more on who goals. Instead of listing accomplishments to check off by the end of the year, ask: Who do you want to be when the year is over? That’s often a more motivating question than what you want to accomplish. Who goals are more inspiring and energizing than what goals. Try this journaling exercise: Imagine it’s the last week of the year. You’ve become a better version of yourself. What would you be doing differently? What would others notice about you? Write in detail about this future you. Identifying Your Desired Character Strengths Who goals are deeply connected to the character strengths we want to cultivate. (I use the term character strength, though philosophers and some psychologists use virtue. You can think of them as interchangeable.) A character strength is a habitual quality of character that helps you live well …

Muscle loss is one of the most common side effects when using GLP-1 medications—a personal trainer and nutritionist says these two strategies will help you keep hold of it

Muscle loss is one of the most common side effects when using GLP-1 medications—a personal trainer and nutritionist says these two strategies will help you keep hold of it

Published by Jenni Sidey

GLP-1 medications have revolutionized weight loss. Designed for chronic weight management and to treat type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy essentially work by promoting weight loss through increased fullness and reduction of appetite. These medications have been credited with helping some users with chronic obesity lose considerable amounts of weight. However, this weight loss isn’t always just fat loss. Article continues below You may like London-based nutritional therapist and personal trainer Tomas Mitkus says it can also be coupled with significant muscle loss, unless you follow two tried-and-tested strategies to preserve it. “One of the key drivers for body composition changes with GLP-1s is loss of muscle mass,” the founder of Healthier Sapiens tells Fit&Well. “There is some research that shows approximately 30% of the body weight lost on GLP-1 drugs is muscle mass. If you lose 50 pounds, 15 pounds could be muscle loss.” The body will actively catabolize muscle, Mitkus explains, as a safety mechanism. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing …

45 Breakup Strategies: How Most People End Relationships

45 Breakup Strategies: How Most People End Relationships

Published by Jenni Sidey

New research reveals 45 breakup strategies and ranks the most- and least-preferred ways people end romantic relationships. Here, I explain what they are and why they matter. The paper, authored by Apostolou and Kagialis, was published recently in Personality and Individual Differences. Study Overview Study 1: Identifying Breakup Behaviors Sample: 228 Greek-speaking individuals (122 women), with an average age of 30 for women and 31 for men. Around 55 percent were currently in a romantic relationship. Methods: Participants responded to the prompt: “For various reasons, you are not happy with your romantic relationship. Write down a few actions you would take to end this relationship.” Results: Researchers identified 45 distinct breakup acts. Study 2: Rating the Breakup Acts Sample: 392 Greek-speaking participants (185 women). Women averaged 34 years old; men averaged 38. About 41 percent were single. Methods: Participants evaluated the 45 breakup acts by rating how likely they would be to use each one in an unsatisfactory relationship. Results: Researchers grouped the breakup behaviors into nine core “breakup strategies” (i.e., common ways people break …