News tagged with lifestyle habits


Research links family's role in reducing childhood obesity

Despite recent data showing that childhood obesity in the U.S. has begun to drop, overweight and obese kids and teens remain a personal and public health hazard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jan 16, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Fast food linked to child asthma, study finds

Children who frequently eat fast food are far likelier to have severe asthma compared to counterparts who tuck into fruit, a large international study published on Monday said.

Inflammatory disorders created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For texas man, bariatric surgery led to diabetes-free life

(HealthDay)—Paul Garcia, 54, came from a family that loved to eat. "We always had a lot of food at home, and whenever we ate, it was like a feast," said Garcia.

Diabetes created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

56 percent of female university students get drunk in record time

on purpose – quicker than their male counterparts, and live a more sedentary life than they do, according to a study by the University of Vigo. Results show that 56.1% of female students are considered binge drinkers, as ...

Health created Dec 28, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Researchers debunk the IQ myth

After conducting the largest online intelligence study on record, a Western University-led research team has concluded that the notion of measuring one's intelligence quotient or IQ by a singular, standardized test is highly ...

Neuroscience created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (28) | comments 24 | with audio podcast

Beware—over-indulging can take hours off your life

It may be the season to eat, drink and be merry, but each day of over-indulging can take several hours off your life, according to a Christmas article published on BMJ website today.

Health created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

U.S. lifestyles thwarting heart health progress: report

(HealthDay)— Although significant progress has been made in the United States in terms of decreasing smoking and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a new report warns that cardiovascular disease—including ...

Cardiology created Dec 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Active lifestyle boosts brain structure and slows Alzheimer's disease

An active lifestyle helps preserve gray matter in the brains of older adults and could reduce the burden of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological ...

Neuroscience created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Caregivers neglect their own health, increasing heart disease risk

People acting as caregivers for family members with cardiovascular disease may inadvertently increase their own risk for heart disease by neglecting their own health, according to a new study in the American Jo ...

Health created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Men who do exercise produce better quality semen

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cordoba links moderate physical activity in males with better hormone levels and sperm characteristics that favour reproduction compared to sedentary ...

Medical research created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

TV, devices in kids' bedrooms linked to poor sleep, obesity

Children who bask in the nighttime glow of a TV or computer don't get enough rest and suffer from poor lifestyle habits, new research from the University of Alberta has shown.

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Light drinking may relate to increase in risk for certain cancers

The majority of observational studies have shown that alcohol intake, especially heavy drinking, increases a number of upper-aero-digestive tract (UADT) and other cancers, and even moderate drinking is associated with a slight ...

Cancer created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research: Link between healthy outlook and healthy lifestyle

(Medical Xpress)—A 'can do' attitude is the key to a healthy lifestyle, University of Melbourne economists have determined.

Health created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Swim training plus healthy diet factor in cancer fight: study

A new study just published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) reaffirms the crucial role exercise along with good nutrition play in maintaining health and fighting disease.

Health created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lifestyle changes could prevent 400 cardiac events and 200 deaths in Swedish PCI patients

Up to 400 cardiac events and 200 deaths in Swedish PCI patients could be avoided by following a heart healthy lifestyle, according to research from the SPICI study presented at ESC Congress 2012. The results were presented ...

Cardiology created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0