http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Most people know that the way to stay healthy is to exercise and eat right, but millions of Americans struggle to meet those goals, or even decide which to change first. Now, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that focusing on changing exercise and diet at the same time gives a bigger boost than tackling them sequentially. They also found that focusing on changing diet first—an approach that many weight-loss programs advocate—may actually interfere with establishing a consistent exercise routine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-diet-habits-results.html Health Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:00:06 EST news285766089 Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing. Most studies have been conducted in men and those with solely women have had small sample sizes. A team of researchers has sought to rectify this with a matched, prospective, cross-sectional study. The results are featured in a new report published by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-women-hiv-shown-elevated-resting.html HIV & AIDS Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:03 EST news285245965 A study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that the drop in boys' physical activity during the teenage years levels off in early adulthood. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-ten-year-follow-up-physical-adolescents.html Health Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:07:25 EST news285232040 College-age kids who don't consume at least three servings of dairy daily are three times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who do, said a new University of Illinois study. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-college-kids-dont-consequences.html Health Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:44:51 EST news282487480 A new survey reveals that 44 per cent of German women did not play competitive sport or spend any time on intensive workouts such as running or cycling, in a given week. German women remain reluctant to devote any time to competitive sport, despite being more physically active than their European counterparts in Britain, Denmark, Sweden and France, according to a new multi-national survey on sport and exercise habits. With Germany favourites to be crowned champions at this summer's UEFA Women's EURO in Sweden, the countdown to the championships offers an opportunity for women to kick start heart-healthy physical activities and set themselves the goal of doing more sport. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-german-women-physically-european-counterparts.html Health Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:27:26 EST news281885239 A new survey reveals that more than half of British women did not play competitive sport or spend any time on intensive workouts such as running or cycling, in a given week. Seven months on from the 2012 Olympics, British women are still less likely than their European counterparts to devote any time to competitive sport, with Britain trailing behind Germany, Denmark, Sweden and France, according to a new multi-national survey on sport and exercise habits. Following record turn-outs for women's football at the Olympics, the countdown to this summer's UEFA Women's EURO in Sweden offers an opportunity for women to kick start heart-healthy physical activities and set themselves the goal of being more active. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-olympic-fever-british-women-indifferent.html Health Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:20:56 EST news281884849 (Medical Xpress)—Over 80 per cent of cancer patients' close friends and family think that doctors should give their cancer patients lifestyle advice on eating habits, weight-loss and exercise, according to a new stud* published today in the British Journal of Cancer. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-friends-family-doctors-lifestyle-advice.html Cancer Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:30:01 EST news279529752 A team of scientists at Umea University, in collaboration with colleagues in Melbourne, Australia, have found that television viewing and lack of exercise at age 16 is associated with the risk of developing metabolic syndrome at 43 years age. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-tv-viewing-sedentary-lifestyle-teens.html Health Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:18:56 EST news278759928 (Medical Xpress)—An analysis of the personality types, diet and exercise habits of more than 7,000 people has shown that a positive attitude, and the belief that you can determine your life's outcomes, leads people to make healthier lifestyle choices. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-positive-mindset-health-decisions.html Health Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:04:12 EST news277628643 (HealthDay)—When the mercury hits the freezing mark and the snow starts to fall, routine exercise habits may be among the first things to freeze over. But this year a couple of fitness experts are standing up to Mother Nature by stressing the importance of staying active during the winter months. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-cold-weather-fresh-frozen.html Health Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:10:01 EST news276878669 Poor eating and exercise habits could be the game-changer in the fight against heart disease and stroke deaths, according to the American Heart Association's "Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update 2013," published in the American Heart Association journal, Circulation. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-unhealthy-behaviors-heart-disease.html Cardiology Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:00:01 EST news274549976 (HealthDay)—Children who eat a lot of salty food also tend to down more sugary drinks—which, in turn, might be related to their risk of obesity, a new study suggests. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-kids-salt-intake-affect-weight.html Pediatrics Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:30:01 EST news274357780 Cycling or walking to school increases a child's ability to concentrate in the classroom, the results of a Danish study published Friday showed. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-school.html Health Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:48:47 EST news272897280 A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that behavioural treatment for inducing weight-loss can be very effective for severely obese children. However, the treatment to change dietary and exercise habits must be given in time, as it showed to have little effect on adolescents with the same problem. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-children-obesity-prior-adolescence.html Pediatrics Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:30:05 EST news270806757 Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental or social activities, according to a new study published in the October 23, 2012, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Research suggests that brain shrinkage may lead to problems with memory and thinking. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-trump-mental-brain-shrinkage.html Neuroscience Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:00:09 EST news270136497 (Medical Xpress)—A 'can do' attitude is the key to a healthy lifestyle, University of Melbourne economists have determined. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-link-healthy-outlook-lifestyle.html Health Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:07:44 EST news266828845 Addiction researchers have known for many years that smokers are less likely than non-smokers to look to the future in planning their lives. New research has now shown that among smokers, those who have more of a future orientation are more likely to stop smoking. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-smokers-future.html Addiction Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:00:02 EST news265973110 Numerous studies have shown the powerful effect that exercise can have on cancer care and recovery. For patients who have gone through breast or colon cancer treatment, regular exercise has been found to reduce recurrence of the disease by up to 50 percent. But many cancer patients are reluctant to exercise, and few discuss it with their oncologists, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-cancer-patients-oncologists.html Cancer Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:38:00 EST news265383474 A study carried out in Spain reveals that certain healthy habits, like eating more than four times a day or not eating too fast, are associated with lower body fat levels independently of exercise habits during free time. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-adolescents-meals-day-thinner.html Health Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:44:48 EST news259407878 (Medical Xpress) -- Despite being at risk of cardiovascular problems associated with testicular cancer treatment, survivors of the disease -- the most common type of cancer striking young men -- frequently report behaviors such as smoking and risky alcohol use that could further raise their chances of developing those late effects of treatment, according to a study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania that will be presented at the annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting on Saturday, June 2. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-testicular-cancer-survivors-behaviors-cardiovascular.html Cancer Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:50:02 EST news257753570 A new joint study by Group Health Research Institute and Bastyr University Research Institute found that type 2 diabetes patients who received naturopathic care (as an adjunct to conventional care) had lower blood-sugar levels, better eating and exercise habits, improved moods, and a stronger sense of control over their condition than did patients receiving only conventional care. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-naturopathic-blood-sugar-mood-diabetes.html Diabetes Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:14:52 EST news253973681 There is a connection between phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics and the risk of developing diabetes among seniors. Even at a modest increase in circulating phthalate levels, the risk of diabetes is doubled. This conclusion is drawn by researchers at Uppsala University in a study published in the journal Diabetes Care. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-high-phthalates-greater-type-diabetes.html Diabetes Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:00:01 EST news253443314 (HealthDay) -- People who often make comments about their weight are more likely to have a poor body image and to suffer depression, according to a new study. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-weight-tied-poor-self-image-depression.html Health Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:05:57 EST news251744731 Australian researchers need to investigate the specific physical activity levels required by preschoolers to encourage better exercise habits later in life, academics argue. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-young-closer-preschooler-physical.html Health Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:59:07 EST news248954335 Observational epidemiologic studies relating wine and alcohol to health all suffer from the fact that they, of necessity, compare people who prefer certain beverages, but not the beverages themselves. While there have been many intervention trials in animals, randomized trials in humans are less common. Randomized crossover trials, in which each subject receives all interventions in sequence, can be especially important as they tend to avoid baseline differences among subjects and can detect effects of different interventions with smaller numbers of subjects. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-alcohol-polyphenols-red-wine-decreases.html Cardiology Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:19:06 EST news246016974 A worldwide study has shown that physical activity during work and leisure time significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks in both developed and developing countries. Ownership of a car and a television was linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-global-role-cars-televisions-heart.html Cardiology Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:30:03 EST news245480956 While most people only gain about a pound of weight during the holiday season, that pound may never come off, increasing the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese and the risk of related health problems, according to a National Institutes of Health study. University of Missouri dietitians recommend families maintain healthy diet and exercise habits during the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-happy-feel-good-holiday-seasons-healthy.html Health Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:11:45 EST news241189898 Football players experience repeated head trauma throughout their careers, which results in short and long-term effects to their cognitive function, physical and mental health. University of Missouri researchers are investigating how other lifestyle factors, including diet and exercise, impact the late-life health of former collision-sport athletes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-football-players-prone-late-life-health.html Health Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:04:48 EST news240066277 Most people are rather vague when reporting on food and drink consumption, smoking and exercise habits. General practitioners, however, are skilled at interpreting phrases such as "I only have a few drinks rarely...each week" and "I get to the gym regularly" and can estimate based on symptoms and a person's physical appearance just how precise those claims are. However, it is crucial for healthcare research and epidemiology that relies on patient self-reporting that we find a more objective, rather than intuitive, way to identify bias in self-reporting. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-bias-medical.html Other Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:36:03 EST news238062956 (AP) -- British health officials say the country needs to slash 5 billion calories from its collective daily diet to slow the obesity epidemic. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-uk-britons-billion-calories.html Health Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:08:50 EST news237719323