New European research has found that being overweight or obese exponentially increases the chance of suffering from heart disease or cancer, with the risk even greater for women than men.

Being overweight may not be as unhealthy as it was 40 years ago, Danish research suggests.

The month of Ramadan is upon us, which means the nation has reshuffled its sleeping and eating patterns according to the ifatr and seheri timings. In this month weight gain can be easily avoided by eating the right kind of food some form of light exercise.

Being overweight cuts the risk of dementia, according to the largest and most precise investigation into the relationship. The researchers admit they were surprised by the findings, which run contrary to current health advice.