Medical Xpress: PHYSorg news tagged with: maintaining a healthy weight http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Indians with arthritis have increased risk of heart disease (Medical Xpress)—Research at the University of Liverpool and the AB Rheumatology Clinic, Hyderabad, has shown that Indian people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-indians-arthritis-heart-disease.html Arthritis & Rheumatism Thu, 30 May 2013 07:00:56 EST news289116041 Healthy lifestyle linked with longer survival among kidney disease patients Certain lifestyle factors—such as not smoking, getting regular physical activity, and avoiding a low body weight—may help prolong the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-healthy-lifestyle-linked-longer-survival.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:00:02 EST news283102663 College kids who don't drink milk could face serious consequences 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 Findings on overeating may aid in the fight against obesity when metabolic and psychological treatments fail (Medical Xpress)—A similar, insidious craving plagues all addicts, no matter the substance of choice. A new study published in NeuroImage from Center for BrainHealth scientists Dr. Francesca Filbey, assistant professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, and doctoral student Samuel DeWitt has found that for binge-eaters, as with all addiction sufferers, the compulsion to overeat is rooted in the brain's reward center. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-overeating-aid-obesity-metabolic-psychological.html Neuroscience Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:50:01 EST news273136534 Children's self-control is associated with their body mass index as adults As adults, we know that self-control and delaying gratification are important for making healthful eating choices, portion control, and maintaining a healthy weight. However, exhibiting these skills at a young age actually may affect weight later in life. A new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics finds that delaying gratification longer at 4 years of age is associated with having a lower body mass index (BMI) 30 years later. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-children-self-control-body-mass-index.html Pediatrics Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:01 EST news264264438 Boost your immune system with a healthy lifestyle Your immune system is your defense against disease. Its many different parts need to work in balance and harmony to protect our bodies from harmful germs and viruses; in essence to attack and destroy any they find. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-boost-immune-healthy-lifestyle.html Immunology Fri, 18 May 2012 05:53:09 EST news256539176 Guidelines say diet, exercise, weight control improve odds after cancer diagnosis New guidelines from the American Cancer Society say for many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate physical activity, and eating a healthy diet can reduce the chance of recurrence and increase the likelihood of disease-free survival after a diagnosis. The recommendations are included in newly released Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors, published early online in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-guidelines-diet-weight-odds-cancer.html Cancer Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:06:26 EST news254657158 Glycemic index foods at breakfast can control blood sugar throughout the day Eating foods at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, researchers said at the Institute of Food Technologists' Wellness 12 meeting. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-glycemic-index-foods-breakfast-blood.html Health Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:19:58 EST news252775177 Doctors practicing healthy lifestyles more likely to preach it to patients Physicians who have more healthy habits are more likely than doctors without such habits to recommend five important lifestyle modifications to patients, including eating healthy, limiting sodium, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and being more physically active. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-doctors-healthy-lifestyles-patients.html Health Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:25:29 EST news250961122 Updated American Cancer Society nutrition guidelines stress need for supportive environment Updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of creating social and physical environments that support healthy behaviors. The report includes updated recommendations for individual choices regarding diet and physical activity patterns, but emphasizes that those choices occur within a community context that can either help or hinder healthy behaviors. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-american-cancer-society-nutrition-guidelines.html Cancer Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:05:09 EST news245502299