Watch Matthew Flanagan, who at 19 weighed 31st 3lbs and was told by his doctor that he would be “lucky to make it to the end of the year”, discuss how he went from 31st to 14st - a loss of 17st - in order to help save his sister’s life.
Eight in 10 middle-aged people either weigh too much, drink too much or don't exercise enough, according to a new study which shows modern life is taking its toll on health.
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