Menopausal women could "work out" their hot flashes
(Medical Xpress) -- Menopausal women who exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity, according to health researchers.
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Jun 27, 2012 |
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Adolescents who have more than four meals a day are thinner
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 ...
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Jun 20, 2012 |
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Nerve growth factors elevated in pancreatic cancer model
Severe pain is a major symptom of pancreatic cancer. The results of a new study show that four different factors involved in the growth and maintenance of nerves are elevated in a mouse model of pancreatic cancer. This is ...
Cancer
Jun 19, 2012 |
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First study of its kind finds rapid declines in worldwide physical activity
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers finds a global decline in activity levels and predicts a continuing rise in inactivity in countries around the world. When viewed ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 15, 2012 |
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Exercise and a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables extends life expectancy in women in their 70s
Women in their seventies who exercise and eat healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables have a longer life expectancy, according to research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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May 30, 2012 |
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Exercise does not improve lipoprotein levels in obese patients with fatty liver disease
New research found that moderate exercise does not improve lipoprotein concentrations in obese patients with non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Results published in the June issue of Hepatology, a journal of the Am ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 24, 2012 |
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Exercise improves quality of life during breast cancer treatment
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer might fight off distressing side effects and improve psychological well-being by staying off the couch. According to the University of Miami (UM) study, women who are physically ...
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Apr 14, 2012 |
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How many calories does it take to reach childhood obesity prevention goals?
In order for the nation to achieve goals set by the federal government for reducing obesity rates by 2020, children in the United States would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per day, researchers calculated ...
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Apr 10, 2012 |
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Nutrient data available via phone apps, websites
Health-conscious owners of "smart phones" and home computers are thumbing and clicking their way to nutritious food choices. A downloadable version of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) flagship National ...
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Mar 20, 2012 |
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Exercise might boost kids' academic ability
(HealthDay) -- Promoting physical activity among young school kids can end up improving their academic performance, a new study suggests.
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Mar 12, 2012 |
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Get them while they are young, call for closer examination of preschooler physical activity levels
Australian researchers need to investigate the specific physical activity levels required by preschoolers to encourage better exercise habits later in life, academics argue.
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Feb 20, 2012 |
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Owning a dog encourages exercise in pregnant women
The study of more than 11,000 pregnant women, in partnership with Mars Petcare, showed that those who owned dogs were approximately 50% more likely to achieve the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day through high levels ...
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Feb 15, 2012 |
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Today's teens will die younger of heart disease
A new study that takes a complete snapshot of adolescent cardiovascular health in the United States reveals a dismal picture of teens who are likely to die of heart disease at a younger age than adults do today, reports Northwestern ...
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Nov 16, 2011 |
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Stressed-out workers less likely to stick with wellness centers
Asking people who join a gym, fitness or wellness center just one short question about their stress level can identify those who are at risk of health problems and poor health habits, according to a new study.
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Aug 31, 2011 |
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Study links inactivity with risk factors for Type 2 diabetes
79 million American adults have prediabetes and will likely develop diabetes later in life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, researchers ...
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