Pediatrics
Try small 'Bites' to get kids to exercise
(HealthDay)—Kids take their cues from mom and dad, so it only makes sense to participate with them when teaching them the merits of exercise.
Oct 19, 2018
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Diabetes
Increasing vigorous exercise decreases risk of type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease in childhood
Physical exercise can reduce the risk factors of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease even in children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. In a two-year follow-up of primary school children, ...
Oct 16, 2018
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Pediatrics
Grip strength of children gives clues about their future health
While other studies have shown that muscle weakness as measured by grip strength is a predictor of unhealthy outcomes—including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, disability and even early mortality—this is the first ...
Aug 13, 2018
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Cardiology
Older adults who get physical can lower their heart disease risk
Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in light to vigorous physical activity, benefit with healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to new research in Journal ...
Aug 8, 2018
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Cardiology
Heart disease sufferers not exercising enough
Evidence shows that people with existing heart problems or who are at risk of developing them, are ignoring medical advice and not taking enough exercise. New medical treatments have helped people to live longer despite these ...
Jun 15, 2018
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Health
Girls, young women fall short on exercise: study
(HealthDay)—Many teens and young adults in the United States—particularly women and girls—are physically inactive, a new study reveals.
Jun 11, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Increasing physical activity linked to better immunity in breast cancer patients, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education has found that moderate to vigorous physical activity may help regulate the levels of C-reactive protein – an important biomarker ...
May 25, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
For women with history of pregnancy loss, walking may aid chance of becoming pregnant
Results of a recent study to better understand modifiable factors such as physical activity that may affect a woman's ability to conceive a child suggest that walking may help women to improve their chances of becoming pregnant.
May 8, 2018
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Diabetes
Get fit to cut your diabetes risk during pregnancy
(HealthDay)—If she's fit, a woman is less likely to develop diabetes during pregnancy, a new study contends.
Apr 27, 2018
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Health
Researchers discover how young children seem to run around all day without getting tired
Children not only have fatigue-resistant muscles, but recover very quickly from high-intensity exercise—even faster than well-trained adult endurance athletes. This is the finding of new research published in open-access ...
Apr 24, 2018
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