Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 12:07 Written by Chris Cheyette MSc BSc RD

The number of people being diagnosed with diabetes in the UK is increasing dramatically. 

Diabetes UK reports that there are 2.6 million people currently diagnosed, with around a further half million who do not know they have diabetes. Recent figures show that in the last year the number of people diagnosed in England alone was 125,000. 

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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 16:25 Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 November 2009 11:16

According to a research¹, every year ten people lose their sight due to fireworks and over half of all firework related injuries are suffered by children².

With eighty-one per cent of the injuries occurring in October and November3, eye experts at the College of Optometrists are highlighting the need to take safety precautions when using and watching fireworks this bonfire season.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 November 2009 11:25

2 lucky winners will enjoy a 5 night mid-week Champneys Spa Break for two. To enter the draw simply sign up to our healthy newsletter here.

Champneys Health Resorts are offering two winners and friends the chance to win a luxury five-night break at either the glamorous Champneys Forest Mere in Hampshire, the modern Champneys Springs in Leicestershire or the cosy Champneys Henlow in Bedfordshire all set in sweeping countryside.

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