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Doctors warn of high blood pressure epidemic in children

“Thousands of British youngsters may be suffering from undetected high blood pressure, doctors have warned. They said it went hand in hand with the obesity epidemic that is blighting the lives of many children and teenagers“

(Via the Mail online | Health Doctors warn of high blood pressure epidemic in children: .)

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Tancock backs himself for Beijing after record swim

“British swimmer Liam Tancock set a national record and equalled the European standard on his way to gold in the
men’s 100m backstroke on day two at the Japan International in Chiba“

(Via the Mail online | Other sports Tancock backs himself for Beijing after record swim: .)

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Esporta’s owners in administration

“Bell Leisure Investments, the holding company of health club chain Esporta, has been put into administration.”

(Via Leisure Opportunities News Esporta’s owners in administration: .)

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Edinburgh swimmers to boost GB team

“CITY of Edinburgh swimmers Kirsty Balfour – the world champion silver medallist, Gregor Tait – the Commonwealth Games Champion, and Kris Gilchrist start the serious build-up to next year’s Olympic Games at the Japan Open in Chiba this week.”

(Via Scotsman.com Sport – Other Sports Edinburgh swimmers to boost GB team: .)

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Cartoon bosses slammed

“Children’s favourites such as Scooby-Doo and Bratz are being cynically used to sell youngsters unhealthy snacks, says a new report.

(Via Mirror.co.uk – News – Top Stories Cartoon bosses slammed: .)

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China Reigns in World University Games Diving

“BANGKOK, Thailand, August 18. CHINA claimed the lion’s share of diving gold medals at the World University Games held in Bangkok, Thailand this past week.

Italy’s Noemi Batki and Ukraine’s Maria V???”

(Via Swimming World Magazine China Reigns in World University Games Diving: .)

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