News tagged with lifestyle changes

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Green tea, coffee may help lower stroke risk

Green tea and coffee may help lower your risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of your diet, according to research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cardiology created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (10) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Should doctors treat lack of exercise as a medical condition? Mayo expert says 'yes'

A sedentary lifestyle is a common cause of obesity, and excessive body weight and fat in turn are considered catalysts for diabetes, high blood pressure, joint damage and other serious health problems. But what if lack of ...

Health created Aug 13, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Climate change poses immediate threat to health: experts

Climate change poses an immediate and serious threat to global health and stability, as floods and droughts destroy people's homes and food supplies and increase mass migration, experts warned Monday.

Health created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Treating prediabetes might prevent full-blown disease

(HealthDay) -- Treating prediabetes aggressively with lifestyle changes and medications may prevent its progression to diabetes, a new study finds.

Diabetes created Jun 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Nip springtime allergies in the bud

(HealthDay)—The spring allergy season is off to an early start and allergy sufferers need to take action to prevent symptoms, an expert says.

Immunology created Mar 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Lifestyle changes can help prevent 30% of cancers: WHO

More than 30 percent of cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes, the World Health Organization said Friday, on the eve of World Cancer Day.

Cancer created Feb 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer

In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions ...

Cancer created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

U.S. sees drop in deaths linked to diabetes

(HealthDay) -- Healthier lifestyles and better disease management led to a sharp drop in death rates for Americans with diabetes between 1997 and 2006, especially deaths caused by heart disease and stroke, ...

Diabetes created May 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Inexpensive approach to preventing type 2 diabetes shows promise in new study

(Medical Xpress) -- A simple, inexpensive method for preventing type 2 diabetes that relies on calling people and educating them on the sort of lifestyle changes they could make to avoid developing the disease ...

Diabetes created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Is long-term weight loss possible after menopause?

Many people can drop pounds quickly in the early phases of a diet, but studies have found that it is difficult to keep the weight off in the long term. For post-menopausal women, natural declines in energy expenditure could ...

Health created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Physical activity reduces the effect of the 'obesity gene'

The genetic predisposition to obesity due to the 'fat mass and obesity associated' (FTO) gene can be substantially reduced by living a physically active lifestyle according to new research by a large international collaboration, ...

Health created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mayo Clinic releases book with action plan to help beat heart disease

Heart disease is the nation's No. 1 killer for both men and women. But what's most astonishing is that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable, and even small lifestyle changes can have a big impact.

Health created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Keep aging brains sharp: Brain games, exercise and diet help prevent cognitive slide

Exercising, eating a healthy diet and playing brain games may help you keep your wits about you well into your 80s and even 90s, advises a new book by researchers at George Mason University.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Over half of Alzheimer's cases may be preventable, say researchers

Over half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could potentially be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment or prevention of chronic medical conditions, according to a study led by Deborah Barnes, PhD, a mental health ...

Neuroscience created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Active social, spiritual and physical life helps prevent health decline in seniors

Small, healthy lifestyle changes and involvement in meaningful activities—going beyond just diet and exercise—are critical to healthy aging, according to a new USC study.

Health created Jun 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast