[bitontheslide]

Father Christmas could be doing serious harm to his health by overloading with mince pies and sherry, a leading doctor has warned.

Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, head of the Royal College of GPs, said Santa could face a raft of health issues because of his diet and busy schedule.

Some of his conditions could include gout, sleep deprivation and alcoholism.

But we can all help Santa get a bit fitter, and inspire ourselves too, she says.

Professor Stokes-Lampard said: "He's overweight, and all of us do our bit to add to his obesity by leaving mince pies and cookies out for him, and milk or alcohol.

"If Mr Claus was a patient at my practice, I would be encouraging him to adopt a vastly healthier diet and take more exercise in the new year."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42464803

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Watch that waistline Santa

[Smithy]

Someone actually got paid to write that....

[LeatherTrumpet]

"If Mr Claus was a patient at my practice, I would be encouraging him to adopt a vastly healthier diet and take more exercise in the new year."

F off you doctor wanker

[Ashley.]

[LeatherTrumpet]

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ashsleigh

Yes let's take the food and alcohol out of Christmas, that will work

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Candy Cane

Yes let's take the food and alcohol out of Christmas, that will work

I don't drink at Christmas, it's a family occasion not a piss up

[Shaun]

are we sure he didn't say Cherie

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Carole of the Bells

are we sure he didn't say Cherie

Positive

[armand.kay]

The man delivers gifts to every non poverty stricken child in one night. If he wants to treat himself to a mince pie and a drink let him.

[Oliver_W]

I googled, and Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard is a real person sadly, the whole article wasn't a festive joke.

Though I guess if it were a joke, it'd be Dr Billy Rubin or something.