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Spring Into Health With WIN Fitness
Taking better care of yourself doesn't have to be a grueling process. People often associate healthy eating and exercise with pain and suffering. However, simple changes to your eating and physical activity habits can make the process easier. The Weight-control Information Network (WIN), a program that provides the general public, health professionals, the media and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity and related nutritional issues, suggests these tips to put you on the fast track to better health.
Health and Fitness: Play it Safe When it Comes To Concussions
More than 38 million boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18 participate in organized youth sports. And while sports can be a fun way to socialize and instill values such as teamwork, physical activity can also mean potential for injuries.
Health and Fitness: Company Wellness Programs Help Employees Shape Up
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a challenge for millions of Americans. Between hectic work schedules, long commutes and juggling family and job responsibilities, most people say they cannot find time to exercise. In fact, according to a Physical Activity Survey recently conducted by AARP, 50 percent of people age 18 years and older said that lack of time prevents them from being active.
Health and Fitness: Beat Aches and Pains with These Outdoor Activity Tips
When beautiful, sunny weather replaces the gray skies of winter, many take advantage by getting outside and participating in a variety of activities such as gardening, golfing and hiking. But after the fun is over, aches and pains can kick in which can considerably decrease your sunny, outdoor activities.
Health and Fitness: Don't Get Burned! Take Control of Your Health
Most people who have eaten a spicy meal have experienced heartburn but for many, the problem may be much more frequent than the occasional bout of indigestion. Frequent heartburn can also be a symptom of a more serious problem called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. Acid reflux is caused by the regurgitation or reflux of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus, which connects the mouth and stomach. The symptoms of GERD include burning chest pain, regurgitation of bitter or sour liquid, difficulty swallowing and excessive clearing of the throat.
Create a Home Fitness Plan that Works
The Spinner Sport enables a low-impact, cardiovascular workout that burns as many as 500 calories in 40 minutes.
The Top 10 Places to Take a Walk
Love to walk? You might be living in one of the nation's 10 most walker-friendly cities. The American Podiatric Medical Association has released this year's list of top walking cities in the country.
30-Minute Circuit Training Program Saves Time and Burns Calories
In the age of 50-hour work weeks, it's easy to let fitness fall by the wayside. In fact, the number one reason why most people do not lead active lifestyles is because of a perceived lack of time. For this reason, 30-minute workouts are becoming increasingly popular.
Help for Tired Muscles, Achy Joints
Fitness can really punish your body, especially your knees and other joints. This can be difficult to deal with, not only for athletes at the top of their game, but also for active seniors who enjoy such sports as golf or tennis.
Alcohol Health Benefit or Health Risk?
We've all heard the news about the potential heart-health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. It's no wonder such stories grab headlines.
Heading to the Gym? Follow These Hygiene Tips
After a workout, change out of your sweat-soaked clothes as soon as possible.
Nutrition Tops List of Consumer Concerns
As the baby boom generation turns 60 and beyond, health and wellness concerns are spiking. According to a recent survey, four in five consumers are more concerned about health, nutrition and fitness than they were a year ago, but nutrition beat out fitness as the top priority for the first time.
Health & Fitness: Make a Connection With Your Teen
Talking with teenagers about their health isn't always a parent's or a teen's favorite conversation. But parents have more influence on their teen's health than they think, according to researchers with the Prevention Research Centers (PRC) network.
To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight
Title: To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight
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Created: 5/9/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men
Title: Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men
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Created: 5/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty
Title: Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty
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Created: 5/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
Title: Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
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Created: 5/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Pregnancy: High-Normal Blood Sugar Risky
Title: Pregnancy: High-Normal Blood Sugar Risky
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Created: 5/8/2008
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Antipsychotics in Kids May Add Weight
Title: Antipsychotics in Kids May Add Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2008
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Weight Control and Smoking Cessation
Title: Weight Control and Smoking Cessation
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/7/2008
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Protein May Trigger Colon Cancer
Title: Protein May Trigger Colon Cancer
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Created: 5/6/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma
Title: Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma
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Created: 5/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
Title: Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
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Created: 5/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
Title: Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
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Created: 4/30/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Study Gives the Skinny on 'Fit and Fat'
Title: Study Gives the Skinny on 'Fit and Fat'
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Created: 4/30/2008
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Diet and Weight Management General
Diet and Weight Management General
CDC: 52% With Diabetes Have Arthritis
Title: CDC: 52% With Diabetes Have Arthritis
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Created: 5/9/2008
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To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight
Title: To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight
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Created: 5/9/2008
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Push-ups: Doing the Perfect Push-up
Title: Push-ups: Doing the Perfect Push-up
Category: Health Tips
Created: 5/9/2008
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Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
Title: Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
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Created: 5/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Pregnancy: High-Normal Blood Sugar Risky
Title: Pregnancy: High-Normal Blood Sugar Risky
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2008
Antipsychotics in Kids May Add Weight
Title: Antipsychotics in Kids May Add Weight
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2008
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Health Tip: Running Safely
Title: Health Tip: Running Safely
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Created: 5/7/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Quit Smoking: Death Risk Drops Fast
Title: Quit Smoking: Death Risk Drops Fast
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Created: 5/7/2008
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Weight Control and Smoking Cessation
Title: Weight Control and Smoking Cessation
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Created: 5/7/2008
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High Blood Pressure and Exercise
Title: High Blood Pressure and Exercise
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 4/10/2002
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Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack
Title: Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack
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Created: 5/3/2008 2:00:00 AM
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Pregnancy and Work Can Work
Title: Pregnancy and Work Can Work
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MedicineNet Exercise and Fitness General
MedicineNet Exercise and Fitness General
The Number Of Fat Cells Remains Constant In All Body Types
The radioactive carbon-14 produced by above-ground nuclear testing in the 1950s and '60s has helped researchers determine that the number of fat cells in a human's body, whether lean or obese, is established during the teenage years. Changes in fat mass in adulthood can be attributed mainly to changes in fat cell volume, not an increase in the actual number of fat cells.
Weight Link To Dementia
"Obesity doubles the risk of Alzheimer's" is the headline in the Daily Express. It and other news sources report new research which found that people who are obese have an increased risk of all types of dementia. Being underweight "increased the risk of any kind of dementia by 36 per cent, while being obese increased it by 42 per cent. For Alzheimer's disease, being obese increased the risk by 80 per cent", the newspaper says.
Study Supports Reason For Concern In Childhood And Adolescent Obesity
Study findings presented at the May 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting indicate that childhood and adolescent obesity negatively impacts vascular endothelial function, which relates to cardiac health.Obesity has been increasing rapidly in the U.S. during the past 20 years and obesity in adults has been linked to cardiovascular disease.
After School Activity Reduces Excess Weight Gain In Adolescent Girls
The middle school years is the time when time kids spend begin to spend less time in physical activity, a growing concern as youth obesity rates rise. A new study of middle school girls shows that after-school programs, in addition to school physical education classes, may be one answer to reducing obesity in teens.
Orexigen(R) Therapeutics Announces Completion Of Patient Enrollment In Phase III Clinical Program For Contrave(R)
Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OREX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of central nervous system disorders, including obesity, announced completion of enrollment in NB-303 and NB-304, the final two Phase III clinical trials for Contrave®, its lead obesity product candidate. Today's announcement marks the completion of patient enrollment for the full Contrave Phase III program, keeping Contrave on track for an NDA submission to the FDA in late 2009.
Increased Risks For Infection And Dislocation Faced By Obese Patients Following Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
Along with age and injuries, obesity is a leading risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA), a painful and disabling joint disease. While excessive weight can aggravate the toll on almost any joint, obesity has been associated with a higher prevalence of hip OA and an increase in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Whether obese hip OA patients are more prone to postsurgical complications, however, remains open to debate and investigation, since the results of existing studies conflict.
Obesity Linked To Increased Risk For Dementia
Obesity may increase adults' risk for having dementia, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Their analysis of published obesity and dementia prospective follow-up studies over the past two decades shows a consistent relationship between the two diseases. The results are published by The International Association for the Study of Obesity in the May, 2008 issue of Obesity Reviews.
Too Much Or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks To Pregnant Mothers, Babies
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report by the RTI International-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center.The report, which was supported by the U.S.
Sleeping Too Much Or Too Little Linked To Poor Health Habits, CDC Study
A new study suggests that American adults who usually sleep fewer than 6 hours a night are more likely to have poor health habits than those who sleep 7 to 8 hours. The findings also suggest a similar poor pattern of health behaviours for those who usually sleep 9 hours or more. However, the authors were keen to stress that the finding do not prove that too much or too little sleep causes poor health behaviours, or the other way around.
Increased Commitment To Prevention A Must, Australia
The Australian Medical Association rejected a think tank report that labels efforts to prevent obesity and chronic diseases a waste of money. The Centre for Independent Studies claims that there is no convincing evidence that preventative health measures work, and Australia's 40-year track record of public health education campaigns have not achieved outcomes.
Caution Recommended For New Anti-Obesity Drug In Children
A new class of anti-obesity drugs that suppresses appetite by blocking cannabinoid receptors in the brain could also suppress the adaptive rewiring of the brain necessary for neural development in children, studies with mice have indicated. One such drug, rimonabant (trade name Acomplia) has been developed by Sanofi-Aventis and is awaiting approval for use in the U.S., and other pharmaceutical companies are developing similar drugs.
Obesity Significantly Raises Dementia Risk - Underweight Also Raises Risk
Being obese can increase the risk of Alzheimer's Disease by as much as 80 percent, according to a study in the May issue of Obesity Reviews.But it's not just weight gain that poses a risk. People who are underweight also havean elevated risk of dementia, unlike people who are normal weight or overweight.
Misinformation Linking Natural Fats To Obesity And Heart Disease Exposed By Author In New Book
As heart disease and obesity continue to plague the US, many people believe that the recent proliferation of high-fat diets is the major culprit. As a consequence, many people aim to significantly reduce the amount of saturated fats they consume with the hope that they will be slimmer, healthier, and happier. However, many leading researchers in the medical field have found that this is simply not the case.
Food Made To Appear More Delicious By Gut Hormone
A gut hormone that causes people to eat more does so by making food appear more desirable, suggests a new report in the May issue of Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press. In a brain imaging study of individuals, the researchers found that reward centers respond more strongly to pictures of food in subjects who had received an infusion of the hormone known as ghrelin.
Appetite Decreased And Weight Loss Promoted By Blocking Brain Enzyme
Imagine being able to tone down appetite and promote weight loss, while improving the body's ability to handle blood sugar levels.That's just what Tony Means, PhD, and his team at the Duke University Medical Center were able to do when they blocked a brain enzyme, CaMKK2, in mice.
Removing Barriers To Physical Activity In Child Care Centers
At a time when over half of US children (aged 3-6) are in child care centers, and growing concern over childhood obesity has led physicians to focus on whether children are getting enough physical activity, a new study of outdoor physical activity at child care centers, conducted by researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, has identified some surprising reasons why the kids may be staying inside.
Not All Fat Created Equal
It has long been known that type 2 diabetes is linked to obesity, particularly fat inside the belly. Now, researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have found that fat from other areas of the body can actually reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity.In a study published in the May issue of Cell Metabolism, a team lead by C. Ronald Kahn, M.D.
Getting Obesity Under Control - Australian Medican Association Position Statement On Obesity
The Australian Medical Association called on the food industry to take more responsibility in curbing Australia's obesity epidemic. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said governments should take firm action to encourage the food industry to adopt measures to promote healthy eating.
Second Genetic Link To Weight And Obesity - New DNA Variants Found That Can Help To Pile On The Pounds
A study of 90,000 people has uncovered new genetic variants that influence fat mass, weight and risk of obesity. The variants act in addition to the recently described variants of the FTO gene: adults carrying variants in both genes are, on average, 3.8 kg (or 8.5 lb) heavier. The variants map close to a gene called MC4R: mutations in this gene are the most common genetic cause of severe familial obesity.
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 2B Dose-Ranging Clinical Study Of Pramlintide/Metreleptin Combination Treatment In Obesity
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLN) announced the initiation of a Phase 2B clinical study evaluating various dosing combinations of pramlintide, an analog of the natural hormone amylin, and recombinant human leptin (r-metHuLeptin; metreleptin) for the treatment of obesity. The objective of this dose-ranging study is to support dose selection for Phase 3, and to inform the ongoing development of a convenient delivery system for this combination regimen.
Your Fat Cell Numbers Remain Constant Throughout Your Life
The number of fat cells you have remains fairly constant throughout your life, regardless of whether or not you diet, or are thin or fat, say researchers at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. In a study published in Nature they have demonstrated that we continually create new fat cells to replace those that are breaking down.
New DNA Variants Found That Can Help To Pile On The Pounds
A study of 90,000 people has uncovered new genetic variants that influence fat mass, weight and risk of obesity. The variants act in addition to the recently described variants of the FTO gene: adults carrying variants in both genes are, on average, 3.8 kg (or 8.5 lb) heavier.The variants map close to a gene called MC4R: mutations in this gene are the most common genetic cause of severe familial obesity.
Gene Sequence That Can Make Half Of Us Fatter Is Discovered
A gene sequence linked to an expanding waist line, weight gain and a tendency to develop type 2 diabetes has been discovered as part of a study published in the journal Nature Genetics.The study also shows that the gene sequence is significantly more common in those with Indian Asian than European ancestry. The research, which was funded by the British Heart Foundation, could lead to better ways of treating obesity.
Dairy Products, Weight Loss And Misleading Advertisements
There have been recent claims that dairy products can help people lose weight, and the dairy industry has hyped the assertion by investing millions of dollars in commercial advertising. However, a new review of the evidence published in the journal Nutrition Reviews reveals that neither dairy nor calcium intake promotes weight loss.
Short Sleep Duration And Obesity: A Consistent, Worldwide Association
A study published in the May 1 issue of the journal SLEEP is the first attempt to quantify the strength of the cross-sectional relationships between duration of sleep and obesity in both children and adults. Cross-sectional studies from around the world show a consistent increased risk of obesity among short sleepers in children and adults, the study found.Francesco P.
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Molecular Response Of Cartilage To Injury Identified By Study
It's an unfortunate fact backed by studies of former professional football and soccer players: injury to joint cartilage escalates the risk of developing of osteoarthritis (OA). However, why this occurs - the details of how joint cartilage cells respond to acute trauma and how this response leads to progressive cartilage degradation - remains open to investigation.
Nutrition For The Growing Athlete: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
For millions of American children and teens playing sports, good nutrition is critical for maximum health, performance and normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it's becoming harder than ever for a young athlete to filter truth from myth, and detangle the good from the bad and the ugly, says Amanda Leonard, M.P.H., R.D., a pediatric sports nutritionist at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Two Thirds Of People With Asthma Do Not Lead A Full Life Because Of Their Condition
Two in three people with asthma feel that their condition is in some way preventing them from achieving what they want from life and one third of patients are living in fear of having an attack, according to a new survey released to mark World Asthma Day. The survey also found that a third of people with asthma worry about the impact asthma will have on their future health. Respondents also indicated that asthma impacts every day life.
Molecular Response Of Cartilage To Injury Identified By Study
It's an unfortunate fact backed by studies of former professional football and soccer players: injury to joint cartilage escalates the risk of developing of osteoarthritis (OA). However, why this occurs - the details of how joint cartilage cells respond to acute trauma and how this response leads to progressive cartilage degradation - remains open to investigation.
Data Show Flector(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction For Acute Strains, Sprains And Contusions
Alpharma Inc. (NYSE:ALO), a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that two studies to be presented this week at the American Pain Society annual meeting demonstrate the efficacy, tolerability and positive pharmacokinetic profile of Alpharma Pharmaceuticals' FLECTOR® Patch (diclofenac epolamine topical patch) 1.3%, the first and only prescription anti-inflammatory pain relief patch in the United States.
Sport And Asthma: GA2LEN Researchers Follow European Olympic Athletes To Beijing
The pan-European study will allow scientists to specify the prevalence of asthma, exercise induced asthma and other allergic diseases among European athletes qualified for the Beijing Olympics, while identifying the differences in prevalence between a wide range of sports and between the different European regions. The study is part of GA²LEN joint research activities on sports and allergic diseases (2).
CIGNA Volunteer Of The Year Hits A Home Run In Community Caring
CIGNA Corporation named Steve Silverman, founder of Challenger Baseball in Cherry Hill, N.J., as the company's 2007 Volunteer of the Year. Silverman, a food services specialist at CIGNA, developed the first non-competitive organized recreational activity for children with special needs and disabilities in his hometown. "While excellent programs like the Special Olympics exist, they are of a more competitive nature.
Public Urged To Get Active And "May-Kit Happen" This Month
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced "May-Kit Happen," a program to recognize Exercise is Medicine™ month by encouraging the public to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle throughout the month of May. The commemorative program is part of the Exercise is Medicine™ program, an initiative launched by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association.
First Waterproof MP3 Player To Use Bone Conduction Technology For Highest Quality Underwater Sound, Released By Finis, Inc.
In 2004 Finis, Inc., the leading innovator of competitive aquatictraining products, released the groundbreaking waterproof SwiMP3 playerfor swimmers, triathletes, surfers, synchronized swimmers and anyoneinvolved in water activities. More recently, in the spring of 2007 Finisintroduced the SwiMP3 V2.
Foot Pain As A Result Of Gardening, By Board-Certified Podiatrist
Many gardeners will experience foot pain this season as a result of overlooking the needs of their feet. But a few minutes of preparation and good common sense can keep gardeners comfortable all season. "Gardening is an exertive weight-bearing activity and should be considered a sport rather than a passive hobby," said Dr. Paul R. Kasdan, a board-certified podiatrist and medical director for OurHealthNetwork.
New York Sports Clubs Offering Yoga Classes For Veterans
The New York Sports Clubs announced a collaboration with the Queens Vet Center, a counseling service that helps veterans of all wars readjust to civilian life. Because of the proven benefits of yoga in helping to reduce stress, the New York Sports Clubs in Glendale at 80-00 Cooper Avenue in Queens will offer free weekly yoga classes for veterans to complement the services provided by the Vet Center.
Researchers Develop Smart Instrument For Tissue Damage Assessment - Queensland University Of Technology
A TOOL with the potential to determine the level of tissue damage in patients with osteo-arthritis, sports injuries and other conditions affecting bone and cartilage is being developed by QUT researchers.This may allow surgeons to make a precise diagnosis and be better equipped for making accurate decisions during treatment.
Exercise Programme Improves Physical Performance And Reduces Fatigue In Cancer Patients After Treatment
A three-week programme of walking and muscle strengthening exercise significantly improved physical functioning and reduced fatigue in people with a range of cancers and persistent fatigue, a study has shown. More than two-thirds (70%) of cancer patients have fatigue during chemotherapy and radiotherapy or after surgery. The problem can last for a long time, continuing for months after treatment, even in patients in complete remission from their cancer.
New National Research Center Focuses On Treatment And Prevention Of Sports And Exercise Injuries
As the weather grows warmer, baseball and softball leagues swing into action, soccer and tennis matches start up and cyclists and runners hit the road. The health benefits are substantial for those who regularly participate in sports and physical activity. But unfortunately, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 10,000 emergency room visits per day are the result of participation in sports, recreation or exercise. That's 3.
Exercise Balance - Helping Over-Exercisers And Under-Exercisers - New Book
Everyone has heard the term "no pain, no gain," but some exercisers can take this mentality to the extreme. Take Billy, for example, who runs two hours on weekdays, and up to four hours on Saturdays and Sundays, regardless of injury. Excessive exercise is becoming increasingly popular, and dangerous, as people assume that "all exercise is good exercise" and they fail to realize the harm they are inflicting upon their bodies and minds. The new book,
How Exercise Changes Structure And Function Of Heart Shown By Mass. General Study
For the first time researchers are beginning to understand exactly how various forms of exercise impact the heart. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators, in collaboration with the Harvard University Health Services, have found that 90 days of vigorous athletic training produces significant changes in cardiac structure and function and that the type of change varies with the type of exercise performed. Their study appears in the April Journal of Applied Physiology.
Center Offers Insight, Specialized Eye Exams For Athletes
The standard eye chart only covers letters and numbers, but athletes need above average vision to track balls hurtling toward them at alarming speeds. To test those special skills, a University of Houston optometrist has founded the Sports Vision Performance Center, a facility where athletes perform while a strobe light is flashing, play tag with a board of lights and engage in other activities designed to improve their visual abilities.
How Stereotypes Can Lead To Success
Stereotypes can boost as well as hinder our chances of success, according to psychologists from the University of Exeter and St Andrews University. Writing in the new edition of Scientific American Mind (out in the UK 22 April 2008), they argue that the power of stereotypes to affect our performance should not be underestimated.
Menstrual Disorder May Help Female Athletes, Thesis
A researcher in Sweden has discovered that a common congenital cause of menstrual disorder may help female athletes succeed by slightly raising their testosterone level.The study was the doctoral thesis of Magnus Hagmar, a postgraduate with the Department of Woman and Child Health at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
Better Knowledge Of Basic Life Support Can Save Children From Drowning - Autralian Medical Association
Better community knowledge of basic life support (BLS) and water safety strategies could help reduce the number of children who drown in backyard and public pools, according to an article in the latest Medical Journal of Australia.
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Older Bodies And Minds, Review Suggests
Aerobic exercise could give older adults a boost in brainpower, according to a recent review of studies from the Netherlands."Aerobic physical exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness also help boost cognitive processing speed, motor function and visual and auditory attention in healthy older people," said lead review author Maaike Angevaren.
5 Steps To Keep Young Athletes Healthy & Injury Free This Summer
It's a question that bedevils virtually every parent with a kid who plays sports: Is there anything you can do to keep your young athlete on the field and off the disabled list?It turns out the answer is yes. Tony Breitbach, Ph.D.
New Findings On Menstrual Disorders In Elite Athletes
It has long been assumed that menstrual disorders amongst elite female athletes are related to tough training regimes combined with insufficient energy intake. However, a new doctoral thesis from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet overturns old ideas that elite sport can damage the health. Many elite female athletes can have a congenital condition, that gives them higher levels of testosterone and that might even contribute to their sporting successes.
University Of Pittsburgh/UPMC Sports Medicine Researchers Create Human Performance Research Laboratory For Naval Special Warfare
Sports medicine and training advances developed and refined for elite athletes now are being used to protect and enhance the performance and lives of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs. At a grand opening ceremony and news conference today, top officials from the University of Pittsburgh and Naval Special Warfare unveiled a new Human Performance Research Laboratory, the first facility of its kind within the U.S.
Mental Health Improves With Just Twenty Active Minutes Per Week
Performing as little as twenty minutes of any physical activity,including housework, per week is enough to boost mental health. Thisconclusion was made as part of a study published on April 10, 2008 inthe British Journal of Sports Medicine, one of theBMJ Specialist Journals. While it has been previously shown that regular exercise is beneficialfor mental health, few professionals agree on how much or what types ofactivity are best.
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Caveman Fad Diet
"Eat like a caveman for a healthy heart", is the headline in The Daily Telegraph today. It and several other newspapers report on a new study which claims that a "paleolithic" or caveman diet of berries, nuts, lean meat and fish "could help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease". The story is based on a small, short study of 20 young healthy volunteers which had a 30% drop out rate, with complete data for only six people available.
Nutrition For The Growing Athlete: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
For millions of American children and teens playing sports, good nutrition is critical for maximum health, performance and normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it's becoming harder than ever for a young athlete to filter truth from myth, and detangle the good from the bad and the ugly, says Amanda Leonard, M.P.H., R.D., a pediatric sports nutritionist at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Vitamin D Linked To Reduced Mortality Rate In Chronic Kidney Disease
For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), treatment with activated vitamin D may reduce the risk of death by approximately one-fourth, suggests a study in the August Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.Many patients with advanced CKD take the drug calcitriol, an oral form of activated vitamin D, to treat elevated levels of parathyroid hormone.
Nitrates In Vegetables Protect Against Gastric Ulcers
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in nitrates protect the stomach from damage. This takes place through conversion of nitrates into nitrites by the bacteria in the oral cavity and subsequent transformation into biologically active nitric oxide in the stomach. The Swedish researcher Joel Petersson has described the process, which also means that antibacterial mouthwashes can be harmful for the stomach.
For Safety's Sake - Keep Meat Inspection Public, UK
UNISON, the union for meat hygiene inspectors, is calling on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to resist calls to privatise meat inspection for safety's sake. The Meat Inspection Service currently protects consumers in England, Scotland and Wales and the decision over its fate is due out later today.
School Nutrition Association Recognizes Professionals Who Promote Healthy Meals
Teaching nutrition lessons, preparing healthy school meals and offering a friendly greeting are all in a day's work for more than 250,000 child nutrition employees in the nation's 99,000 school cafeterias and kitchens. The non-profit School Nutrition Association celebrates this professional commitment with Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week, May 5 - 9, 2008.
New York Firm's Meat And Poultry Products Recalled
A New York meat company is recallling over 286,000 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially fatal bacterium that causes listeriosis.
Infants Could Be Harmed By Iron Supplements
A new study suggests that extra iron for infants who don't need it might delay development results that fuel the debate over optimal iron supplement levels and could have huge implications for the baby formula and food industry."Our results for 25 years of research show problems with lack of iron. For us to find this result is a big deal, it's really unexpected," said Dr.
Could The Secret Of Longevity Be To Lead A Healthy Lifestyle?
Research on the bone health of one of the oldest persons in the world, who recently died at the age of 114, reveals that there were no genetic modifications which could have contributed to this longevity. The research team, directed by Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona professor Adolfo DÃez Perez, pointed out a healthy lifestyle, a Mediterranean diet, a temperate climate and regular physical activity as the reasons for his excellent health.
Prolonged And Exclusive Nursing Improves Children's Cognitive Development
The largest randomized study of breastfeeding ever conducted reports that breastfeeding raises children's IQs and improves their academic performance, a McGill researcher and his team have found.In an article titled, Breastfeeding and Child Cognitive Development, published in the current issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, Dr. Michael Kramer reports the results from following the same group of 14,000 children for 6.5 years.
Breastfeed With Pride Says National Childbirth Trust, UK
As National Breastfeeding Awareness Week approaches (11-17 May) the NCT is marking the Week by encouraging NCT branches nationwide to host events and activities in their local area. Local branches will be calling on shops, cafes and leisure facilities to do everything they can to promote the fact that local breastfeeding mothers will be made welcome.
Getting Obesity Under Control - Australian Medican Association Position Statement On Obesity
The Australian Medical Association called on the food industry to take more responsibility in curbing Australia's obesity epidemic. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said governments should take firm action to encourage the food industry to adopt measures to promote healthy eating.
Low-income Hispanic Women Buy, Eat More Healthy Foods Than Low-Income Blacks, Whites, Study Finds
Low-income Hispanic women are more likely than their black and white counterparts to follow diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Reuters Health reports.
IFST Updated Information Statement On HIV/AIDS And The Food Handler
The Institute of Food Science & Technology, through its Public Affairs and Technical & Legislative Committees, has authorised the following Information Statement prepared by its Professional Food Microbiology Group. It was originally issued in June 1995, was reviewed and approved in January 1998, in September 2001, in March 2003 and in May 2008.
Dairy Products, Weight Loss And Misleading Advertisements
There have been recent claims that dairy products can help people lose weight, and the dairy industry has hyped the assertion by investing millions of dollars in commercial advertising. However, a new review of the evidence published in the journal Nutrition Reviews reveals that neither dairy nor calcium intake promotes weight loss.
Early Atherosclerosis Prevented By Apples, Apple Juice In Animal Model
A new study shows that apples and apple juice are playing the same health league as the often-touted purple grapes and grape juice. The study was published in the April 2008 issue of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.Researcher Kelly Decorde from the Universite Montpelier in France was part of the European research team that found apples have similar cardiovascular protective properties to grapes.
For Those Who Eat Steak And Beans: When There Is No Steak, You Eat The Beans
According to a study published in the open-access journal PLoSONE, the ancient human ancestor species Paranthropusboisei did not actually eat the type of food that issuggested by the size and shape of its teeth. Professor of anthropologyPeter Ungar (J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences,University of Arkansas) and colleagues used microscopy andfractal analysis to analyze tooth marks on the ancient species.
News From The May 2008 Issue Of Ophthalmology
Three studies in the May 2008 issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, shed new light on important eye health issues: the role of antioxidant supplements, the relationship of visual acuity and mortality, and the complex causes of glaucoma.
A New Method To Establish The Antioxidant Capacity Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A group of scientists from the Nutrition and Food Science Departments from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Granada have reported the beneficial effects of extra virgin olive oil on human health, determining in vitro and in vivo the antioxidant power that the examined extra virgin olive oil samples present. With this work, researchers have discovered a more effective method in order to establish the antioxidant capacity of extra virgin olive oil.
Ideas On Evolution Of Human Diet Challenged
Tiny marks on the teeth of an ancient human ancestor known as the "Nutcracker Man" may upset current evolutionary understanding of early hominid diet.Using high-powered microscopes, researchers looked at rough geometric shapes on the teeth of several Nutcracker Man specimens and determined that their structure alone was not enough to predict diet.
A Mini-Protein Found In Sunflower Seeds Could Be The Key To Stopping Tumors Spreading In Prostate Cancer Patients, According To QUT Researchers
Flower power may bring ray of sunshine to cancer sufferersThe grants came from Queensland Cancer Research, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and the National Health and Medical Research Council."We are interested in this miniprotein as a potential treatment of prostate cancer, in particular for those patients who relapse," said Dr Harris.
News From The May 2008 Journal Of The American Dietetic Association
The May 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association contains articles and research studies you may find of interest. Below is a summary of some of this month's articles.Americans Not Following MyPyramid Advice, Prefer Foods High in Fats and Added SugarsAmericans are not eating the most nutrient-dense forms of the basic food groups recommended in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPyramid guidelines.
Weight Loss Possible When Self-belief High
If you are what you eat, what you eat has a lot to do with how you think about yourself, says a QUT PhD researcher whose study is part of an international research project on the healthy ageing of women. Queensland University of Technology nursing researcher Rhonda Anderson said self-efficacy had emerged as a strong influence on women's decision to do more exercise or eat more healthily.
Can People Afford Animal Welfare In Food Production? BVA Animal Welfare Foundation 2008 Discussion Forum
The latest in the increasingly popular BVA (British Veterinary Association) Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forums takes place this year at the Royal College of Physicians on Tuesday 20 May. As part of the Foundation's aim of improving animal welfare through debate, it holds an annual Discussion Forum which brings fellow vets, animal welfare and government organisations together in order to identify and discuss important welfare-related issues.
Premature Infants Benefit From Diets Rich In Protein
More than 12 percent of babies are born prematurely, up more than 20 percent from 1990, and as premature birth rates continue to climb, neonatologists at Nationwide Children's Hospital are focusing their attention on the nutrition provided to premature infants during their first few days of life.
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