Most middle aged adults living unhealthy lives, say experts

"Officials said that nine in 10 men (87%) and eight in 10 women (79%) are not doing enough exercise , exceeding the recommended limits for alcohol or are either overweight or obese.

Figures taken from the Health Survey for England show that 77% of men and 63% of women in middle age are either overweight or obese - with the rate of obesity shooting up 16% in the last two decades.

The diabetes rate among this age group also doubled in this period in England, PHE said.

Meanwhile, many are also not being physically active and drinking too much."