Exercise may trump mental activity in protecting against brain shrinkage
Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental or social activities, according to a new study published in the October 23, 2012, print issue of Neurology, the medical journa ...
Neuroscience
Oct 22, 2012 |
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New study suggests using sedentary behavior counseling in primary care
(Medical Xpress)—Although primary care physicians take care of many aspects of health and disease, little is known about how they can change sedentary behavior through counseling, according to researchers at The University ...
Health
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Excessive daytime sleepiness common in high school students
New research shows that high school students experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), with most students sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night.
Health
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Review: Autism the focus of thoughtful 'Falling'
(AP)—It's hard enough to imagine the everyday tension created by the mood swings of a child with special needs, let alone one who keeps getting bigger and more volatile.
Autism spectrum disorders
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Physical activity shown to help young and elderly alike with lower-leg coordination
An Indiana University study that examined the effect of age and physical activity on lower leg muscle reflexes and coordination concluded that participation in physical activity was beneficial for lower leg muscle coordination ...
Neuroscience
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Adhering to lifestyle guidelines reduced mortality in elderly female cancer survivors
Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy diet improved survival after cancer diagnosis in an elderly female cancer survivor population, according to data presented ...
Cancer
Oct 17, 2012 |
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New study finds efforts to establish exercise as a vital sign prove valid
Kaiser Permanente has created a new electronic Exercise Vital Sign initiative to systematically record patients' physical activity in their electronic health records. The new feature is successfully compiling accurate and ...
Health
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Direct link ID'd for sleep deprivation, insulin sensitivity
(HealthDay)—Even short-term sleep restriction results in an insulin-resistant state in adipocytes, according to research published in the Oct. 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Medical research
Oct 16, 2012 |
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Foot, knee and hip pain a problem in obese children
feet, ankles, knees and hips - contributes to both poor physical function and a reduced quality of life in obese children, according to a new study by Dr. Sharon Bout-Tabaku and colleagues, from Nationwide Children's Hospital ...
Overweight and Obesity
Oct 16, 2012 |
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Sitting for protracted periods increases risk of diabetes, heart disease and death
A new study led by the University of Leicester, in association with colleagues at Loughborough University, has discovered that sitting for long periods increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death.
Diabetes
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Interventions helpful for breast cancer-induced menopause
(HealthDay)—Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and physical exercise improve endocrine and urinary symptoms as well as physical functioning in patients with breast cancer treatment-induced menopause, according ...
Cancer
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Natural playgrounds more beneficial to children, inspire more play
Children who play on playgrounds that incorporate natural elements like logs and flowers tend to be more active than those who play on traditional playgrounds with metal and brightly colored equipment, according to a recent ...
Health
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Incorporating regular physical activity brings diabetic adults closer to aging rate of healthy adults, study finds
One of life's certainties is that everyone ages. However, it's also certain that not everyone ages at the same rate. According to recent research being presented this week, the cardiovascular system of people with type 2 ...
Diabetes
Oct 11, 2012 |
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South Asian people like to exercise in social groups, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A study by Stirling's Dr Ruth Jepson has determined that South Asian people in the UK will be more likely to exercise if it can be done as part of a group and has a social element.
Health
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Diverse forms of distress have distinct impact in diabetes
(HealthDay)—In primary care patients with type 2 diabetes, depressive symptoms (DS) are predictive of future lifestyle-oriented self-management behaviors, while diabetes-related distress (DRD) predicts ...
Diabetes
Oct 10, 2012 |
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