Diabetes
Can long naps cause diabetes?
A study presented at a scientific congress Thursday reported a link between long naps and a higher risk of diabetes, though it couldn't say if daytime sleeping was a symptom or a cause.
Sep 14, 2016
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Health
Sedentary lifestyle spells more menopause misery
Sedentary middle-aged Hispanic women in Latin America have significantly worse menopause symptoms than their active counterparts, shows a study of more than 6,000 women across Latin America, which was published online today ...
Jan 27, 2016
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Health
WHO aims to make Europeans start moving, stop smoking
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday launched strategies aimed at getting Europeans to start moving and stop smoking over the next decade to defuse what it termed the ticking time-bomb of sedentary lifestyles.
Sep 16, 2015
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Health
Finns urged to eat on their feet to stay healthy
Finland's health ministry on Wednesday urged Finns to occasionally eat their meals standing up in a bid to combat health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle.
Jun 17, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Parental support may protect young women against obesity
Support from mom can tip the scales on who will become obese a dozen years later, a new study shows.
Jun 4, 2015
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Health
Exercise allows you to age optimally
Staying active allows you to age optimally, according to a study by King's College London and the University of Birmingham. The study of amateur older cyclists found that many had levels of physiological function that would ...
Jan 5, 2015
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Cardiology
Study shows ethnic groups are at higher risk for heart disease yet many aren't aware
Different ethnic groups have widely varying differences in both the prevalence and awareness of cardiovascular risk factors, a finding that highlights the need for specially designed education and intervention programs, according ...
Oct 27, 2014
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Sitting around in middle age doesn't bode well for old age
(HealthDay)—Your lifestyle at midlife helps predict how active you'll be in old age, a new study says.
Oct 9, 2014
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Snacking while watching action movies leads to overeating
Is television making us fat? An increasing amount of research shows an association between TV viewing and higher food consumption and a more sedentary lifestyle. Now, a new Cornell University study points out that not all ...
Sep 1, 2014
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Researchers look to success of parkrun to transform sedentary lifestyles
A new health project from the University will analyse the popular appeal of the parkrun initiative to understand more about how the citizen-led movement is getting people more active.
Aug 20, 2014
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