Tools for predicting diabetes exist but are not used, research shows
New research from Queen Mary, University of London suggests that many cases of diabetes could be prevented by making use of existing prediction tools.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 29, 2011 |
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Exercise helps us to eat a healthy diet
A healthy diet and the right amount of exercise are key players in treating and preventing obesity but we still know little about the relationship both factors have with each other. A new study now reveals ...
Health
Nov 23, 2011 |
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Researchers develop tools to resolve fitness dilemma for Canadians with spinal cord injuries
For most Canadians, finding a way to get fit is simple. Exercise equipment is readily available, and advice on workout routines and fitness guidelines are easy to find.
Health
Nov 14, 2011 |
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Daily exercise, minimized computer time for optimal sleep in teens
Daily exercise improves a teenager’s chances of a good night’s sleep, while excess computer time has the opposite effect, according to a national survey reported in the latest issue of the American Jo ...
Health
Nov 09, 2011 |
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'Weak evidence' to support exercise referrals
Research commissioned by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme and carried out by research teams from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD) and the Universities of Exeter (Sport and Health Sciences) ...
Health
Nov 07, 2011 |
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Employee programs teaching heath care 'consumer' skills may also produce health benefits
A workplace program designed to teach employees to act more like consumers when they make health care decisions, for example, by finding and evaluating health information or choosing a benefit plan, also improved ...
Health
Oct 31, 2011 |
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Physical fitness could have a positive effect on eye health
Physical activity may be what the doctor orders to help patients reduce their risk of developing glaucoma. According to a recently published scientific paper, higher levels of physical exercise appear to have a long-term ...
Health
Oct 24, 2011 |
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Avoiding bias in medical research
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" ...
Other
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Soccer could give homeless men a health kick, study says
Playing street football two or three times a week could halve the risk of early death in homeless men. Research led by the Universities of Exeter and Copenhagen, out today, shows the positive impact of street football on ...
Health
Oct 02, 2011 |
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Students 'jump into action' for better health
The National Survey of Children's Health indicates 31 percent of Missouri children are overweight or obese; yet, the state lacks physical activity requirements for students and nutritional standards for school meals beyond ...
Health
Sep 28, 2011 |
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Exercise eases arthritis in obese mice even without weight loss
Adding another incentive to exercise, scientists at Duke University Medical Center have found that physical activity improves arthritis symptoms even among obese mice that continue to chow down on a high-fat diet.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Sep 27, 2011 |
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Discovery of insulin switches in pancreas could lead to new diabetes drugs
Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered how a hormone turns on a series of molecular switches inside the pancreas that increases production of insulin.
Medical research
Sep 26, 2011 |
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Helicopter parents can impede child's ability to play
Parental safety concerns may prevent children from getting good exercise, according to a new North Carolina State University study that examined how families use neighborhood parks.
Health
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Increased resistance training does not benefit cardiac rehabilitation patients: study
For patients undergoing rehabilitation following cardiac events, aerobic exercise training (AT) is widely recommended. Resistance training (RT) has also been shown to be beneficial because it enhances muscular strength and ...
Health
Sep 01, 2011 |
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UCLA memory fitness program improves memory abilities of oldest adults
Who hasn't forgotten someone's name, misplaced their glasses or walked into a room and not remembered why they entered? Normal age-related memory decline affects more than half of all seniors, and those over 80 are the most ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 29, 2011 |
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