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Released: 25-Dec-2009 4:00 PM EST
30 Minutes to Better Health in 2010
Wake Forest University

Adding 30 minutes of daily physical activity should top your list of New Year’s resolutions for a healthier 2010, says Peter Brubaker, professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest University. Regular daily exercise is the most important step toward a healthier lifestyle, Brubaker says.

Released: 23-Dec-2009 9:00 PM EST
Medicine Wheel Helps Natives Cope with Diabetes
South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University researchers used the Native American spiritual concept of the Medicine Wheel to help bring positive changes for American Indian diabetics.

Released: 21-Dec-2009 11:00 AM EST
Dried Distillers Grain Yields High-Fiber, High-Protein Flour
South Dakota State University

Research to create high-fiber, high-protein flour from dried distillers grain gives use for ethanol by-products while it combats world hunger.

Released: 17-Dec-2009 7:30 PM EST
Wii Fit May Not Help Families Get Fit
University of Mississippi

The Nintendo Wii Fit many people are considering as Christmas gifts may be great entertainment, but a recent study indicates the console has little effect on family fitness.

Released: 16-Dec-2009 4:15 PM EST
9 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center dietitians offer tips to help you enjoy the holiday season while keeping a balanced and healthy diet.

Released: 16-Dec-2009 12:15 PM EST
Preschoolers in Child Care Centers Not Active Enough
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Many young children in child care centers are not getting as much active playtime as they should, according to new research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A study published in the December 2009 issue of the journal Pediatrics found only 13.7 percent of child care centers in North Carolina offered 120 minutes of active playtime during the school day.

Released: 16-Dec-2009 9:00 AM EST
New Survey Shows Americans Look to Business to Improve Country’s Health
Edelman PR, NYC

As the healthcare reform debate continues, legislators and businesspeople alike might be surprised to learn that Americans are looking not only to government but also to business to improve our nation’s health, even beyond employee wellness efforts. People are more likely to purchase from, recommend, and invest in companies that act on health issues—creating a compelling case for businesses to step up their efforts.

   
10-Dec-2009 8:00 PM EST
Reducing TV Time Helps Adults Burn More Calories
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

Adults who used an electronic lock-out system to reduce their television time by half did not change their calorie intake but did expend more energy over a three-week period, according to a report in the December 14/28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Released: 14-Dec-2009 3:00 PM EST
Exercise Improves Survival Rates for Colorectal Cancer Patients
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Men who have been treated for colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of dying from the disease by engaging in regular exercise, according to a new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

1-Dec-2009 1:00 PM EST
Exercise Reduces Death Rate in Prostate Cancer Patients
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

1) Three MET-hours of physical activity a week reduced overall death rates; 2) Vigorous exercise five hours a week reduced cancer-specific death rates.

Released: 7-Dec-2009 3:00 PM EST
Dietitian Names Top Five Holiday Foods
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Spice up your diet with powerhouse holiday foods, suggests a member of the Saint Louis University nutrition and dietetics faculty.

Released: 7-Dec-2009 2:15 PM EST
Tips to Consider Your First Day at a Fitness Center
Butler University

In early January, couch potatoes across the country will be walking into fitness centers, resolving to get fit in 2010. These newbies will have a lot more success achieving their goals if they know what to ask, look for, and do on that first visit. Adrian Shepard, assistant director of recreation-fitness for Butler University, offers tips for people to consider their first day at a fitness center.

Released: 1-Dec-2009 2:50 PM EST
Kids Eat Less Junk Food When Middle Schools Stop Providing It
Health Behavior News Service

It seems like a no-brainer, and it is: Take the junk food out of school vending machines and cafeterias, and kids will eat less junk food, according to a new study.

Released: 24-Nov-2009 8:15 PM EST
Feeding the Clock
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

When you eat may be just as vital to your health as what you eat, found researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Their experiments in mice revealed that the daily waxing and waning of thousands of genes in the liver—the body’s metabolic clearinghouse—is mostly controlled by food intake and not by the body’s circadian clock as conventional wisdom had it.

   
17-Nov-2009 3:05 PM EST
Moderate-to-Heavy Exercise May Reduce Risk of Stroke for Men
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Men who regularly take part in moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise such as jogging, tennis or swimming may be less likely to have a stroke than people who get no exercise or only light exercise, such as walking, golfing, or bowling, according to a study published in the November 24, 2009, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 18-Nov-2009 12:30 PM EST
Study Shows Sweetener Marketing Tactics May Mislead Consumers
Corn Refiners Association

Leading medical and nutrition groups, as well as some of the nation’s harshest food industry critics agree that high fructose corn syrup, a natural sweetener made from corn, is nutritionally the same as sugar. However, new research by the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) shows that marketing tactics used by many food companies to promote their products may confuse and mislead consumers.

Released: 18-Nov-2009 1:00 AM EST
Five Exercises Reduce Neck Pain of Women Office Workers
American Physiological Society (APS)

Strength training exercises using dumbbells reduced pain and improved function of the trapezius muscle of women office workers suffering trapezius myalgia. The results are the latest findings from an ongoing Danish study aimed at reducing repetitive strain injury caused by office work.

12-Nov-2009 4:15 PM EST
Rapid, Erratic Heartbeats: Exercise-linked Ventricular Tachycardia Is Not a Risk to Healthy Older Adults
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Healthy, older adults free of heart disease need not fear that bouts of rapid, irregular heartbeats brought on by vigorous exercise might increase short- or long-term risk of dying or having a heart attack, according to a report by heart experts at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Released: 12-Nov-2009 7:40 PM EST
Go a Little Nuts: A Handful a Day Boosts Heart Health
Mayo Clinic

Walnuts, almonds, pistachios -- almost any kind of nut -- pack a lot of nutrition into a small shell. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource covers why nuts are a good addition to a heart-healthy diet.

Released: 12-Nov-2009 7:35 PM EST
Pass on the Gas: Tips to Reduce Flatulence
Mayo Clinic

Passing gas -- flatulence -- is normal and happens to everyone. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas.

Released: 12-Nov-2009 2:50 PM EST
Researchers Developing New Way to Identify Contents of Botanicals
University of Illinois Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a two-year, $1.2 million federal grant to develop a new method to identify the contents of botanical dietary supplements and how they work.

Released: 12-Nov-2009 1:00 PM EST
Human Milk Saves Lives
UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Medical Center recently launched a website dedicated to offering families and the medical community valuable information about the best way to provide human milk to premature and underweight infants.

5-Nov-2009 10:00 PM EST
Mood Improves on Low-Fat, but not Low-Carb, Diet Plan
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

After one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters’ mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a report in the November 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Released: 4-Nov-2009 8:00 AM EST
Daily Dose of Color May Boost Immunity This Flu Season
Nutrilite

Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your family’s immune system this cold/flu season. A new study, America’s Phytonutrient Report, found eight in 10 Americans are missing out on the health benefits of fruits and veggies.

Released: 2-Nov-2009 9:00 AM EST
Revised: High Fructose Intake from Added Sugars: an Independent Association with Hypertension
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, California. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may help prevent hypertension.

21-Oct-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Help Your Kidneys: Pass on Salt and Diet Soda
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according to two papers being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s annual meeting in San Diego, California.

29-Oct-2009 1:55 PM EDT
Food Rating System Scores High With Consumers
Health Behavior News Service

Grocery shoppers in a new study report that a one to 100-point food rating system would help them choose what goes into their carts.

Released: 28-Oct-2009 3:30 PM EDT
Exercise Keeps Dangerous Visceral Fat Away a Year After Weight Loss
University of Alabama at Birmingham

A study conducted by exercise physiologists in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Human Studies finds that as little as 80 minutes a week of aerobic or resistance training helps not only to prevent weight gain, but also to inhibit a regain of harmful visceral fat one year after weight loss.

22-Oct-2009 7:30 PM EDT
Fitness Levels Decline With Age, Especially After 45
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

Men and women become gradually less fit with age, with declines accelerating after age 45, according to a report in the October 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), not smoking and being physically active are associated with higher fitness levels throughout adult life.

Released: 23-Oct-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Forget About Dieting Over the Holidays
Houston Methodist

Live healthy and forget dieting.

Released: 23-Oct-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Can't Weight for the Holidays?
Toronto Metropolitan University

Ryerson University expert offers tips on managing your weight during the holiday season.

Released: 23-Oct-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Don't Let Long Shopping Days Derail Your Diet!
HealthCastle.com

Survive a long day at the mall with these healthy food court picks. Top 5 picks by HealthCastle.com's dietitians.

Released: 21-Oct-2009 5:00 AM EDT
UMass Amherst Food Scientist on School Meals Panel
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Yeonhwa Park, the only food scientist on the national committee reviewing school lunch and breakfast nutrition standards, brought special expertise in reducing sodium and increasing whole grains in school meals at an affordable price. Reducing sodium over 10 years is worth a try, she says.

14-Oct-2009 9:00 AM EDT
America’s ‘Phytonutrient Gap’: Daily Dose of Color Needed
Nutrilite

While it is a well-known fact that most Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, a new report shows the color of fruits and veggies eaten can be as important as the quantity. Eight in 10 Americans are missing out on the health benefits of a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, resulting in a phytonutrient gap with potential health consequences, according to America’s Phytonutrient Report released today.

5-Oct-2009 11:15 AM EDT
For Kidney Disease Patients, Staying Active Might Mean Staying Alive
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Getting off the couch could lead to a longer life for kidney disease patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that, as in the general population, exercise has significant health benefits for individuals with kidney dysfunction.

Released: 2-Oct-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Researchers Show How Soy Reduces Diabetes Risk
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Nutrition scientists at UMass Amherst have identified the molecular pathway by which foods rich in soy bioactive compounds, or isoflavones, to lower diabetes and heart disease risk. Soy foods can lower cholesterol, decrease blood glucose levels and improve glucose tolerance in people with diabetes.

25-Sep-2009 8:00 AM EDT
“Anti-Atkins” Low Protein Diet Extends Lifespan in Flies
Buck Institute for Research on Aging

This study, appearing in Cell, provides details of a causal relationship between diet and mitochondrial function. It also provides the first genome-wide study of how proteins are translated under dietary restriction in any organism. Flies fed a low protein diet live longer because their mitochondria function better. The molecular mechanisms involved are conserved among many species – making the research relevant for human aging and diseases such as obesity, cancer and diabetes.

Released: 29-Sep-2009 9:00 AM EDT
CIHR Expert Alert - Poverty and Health: A Poor Diet
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research experts discuss the impact of poverty on health (September 29).

Released: 23-Sep-2009 4:05 PM EDT
Palette of Our Palates: A Brief History of Food Coloring and the Future of Natural Food Dyes
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Color plays a crucial role in the way consumers taste and perceive the food they eat. In the October 2009 issue of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, an article discusses the rooted history of food coloring and looks into the future of the food industry’s move toward all-natural food coloring.

Released: 22-Sep-2009 1:00 PM EDT
New Links Between Alcohol Abuse, Depression, Obesity in Young Women
University of Washington

There is new evidence that depression, obesity and alcohol abuse or dependency are interrelated conditions among young adult women but not men.

18-Sep-2009 9:00 AM EDT
Mild Exercise While in the ICU Reduces Bad Effects of Prolonged Bed Rest
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Critical care experts at Johns Hopkins are reporting initial success in boosting recovery and combating muscle wasting among critically ill, mostly bed-bound patients using any one of a trio of mild physical therapy exercises during their stays in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Released: 18-Sep-2009 11:15 AM EDT
National Fitness Expert Expected to Challenge Hoosier Lawmakers during INShape Indiana
Indiana State University

World-renowned health and fitness expert, Dr. Kenneth Cooper who coined the term "aerobics,” will speak at INShape Indiana on Sept. 29 where he's expected to tell Hoosier lawmakers they're not doing enough to keep Hoosier children fit and healthy.

Released: 16-Sep-2009 2:00 PM EDT
Pass on the Salt: Most Americans Would Benefit from Lower Sodium Intake
Mayo Clinic

Most Americans consume too much salt, contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke, reports the September issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource.

Released: 16-Sep-2009 2:00 PM EDT
Budget Friendly Fitness: Tips to Break a Sweat Without Breaking the Bank
Mayo Clinic

A health club membership isn’t a prerequisite for staying in shape. The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers suggestions on free and low-cost options to help stay in shape without straining the budget.

Released: 16-Sep-2009 12:00 PM EDT
Vitamin D: Many Benefits; Optimal Dose Uncertain
Mayo Clinic

Vitamin D appears to boost health from head to toe, according to the September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. But, so far, there’s no consensus on what level of vitamin D is optimal for good health.

15-Sep-2009 10:00 AM EDT
Color-coded Chart Improves Parents’ Understanding of Body Mass Index (BMI)
University of North Carolina Health Care System

A new study shows that parents are more likely to understand a body mass index (BMI) chart if it’s color-coded, like a traffic light, than the standard charts currently in use.

Released: 15-Sep-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Adding Flaxseed to Everyday Recipes May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risks
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

M. D. Anderson suggests creative ways to incorporate flaxseed into the diet.

Released: 15-Sep-2009 11:30 AM EDT
Healthy Eating Habits Are First Line of Defense in Flu Season
University of the Sciences

As cold and flu season get underway, breaking poor eating habits can not only prevent sickness, but also give you more energy, make you feel better about yourself, and help you live a healthier life. Ara DerMarderosian, PhD, professor of pharmacognosy for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and an expert in nutraceuticals and natural foods, provides guidance to change how you eat and break habits that pack on the pounds and compromise immunity.

Released: 4-Sep-2009 12:30 PM EDT
Wii Will Stay Fit: Class Incorporates Popular Video Game
University of Houston

Staying fit is the name of the game for a new University of Houston physical education class, but don’t look courtside or in the ring for these students. This class makes innovative use the popular Wii video games to illustrate how to stay healthy and fit.

Released: 3-Sep-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Workout for the Workaholic
Loyola Medicine

With busy personal and professional lives it can be difficult to find time to exercise. Loyola Center for Fitness offers tips that allow you to work out in the three main fitness categories at or near your desk.

   


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