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Miriam Hospital ICU attains silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence

The Intensive Care Unit at The Miriam Hospital has attained a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The three-year award recognizes the hospital for its exceptional patient care and improved patient outcomes, and practices that follow the AACN's six Healthy Work Environment Standards.

27 Mar 2014

Simple blood test can predict obesity levels in children

Scientists have found that a simple blood test, which can read DNA, could be used to predict obesity levels in children.

26 Mar 2014

Sufficient sleep can prevent and reverse metabolic disorders

Evidence increasingly suggests that insufficient or disturbed sleep is associated with metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and addressing poor quality sleep should be a target for the prevention – and even treatment – of these disorders, say the authors of a Review, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal.

26 Mar 2014

New mathematical model predicts blood glucose levels with more than 90% accuracy

A mathematical model created by Penn State researchers can predict with more than 90 percent accuracy the blood glucose levels of individuals with type 1 diabetes up to 30 minutes in advance of imminent changes in their levels -- plenty of time to take preventative action.

26 Mar 2014

Bariatric surgery reduces uterine cancer risk by 71%

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center report that bariatric surgery resulting in dramatic weight loss in formerly severely obese women reduces the risk of endometrial (uterine) cancer by 71 percent and as much as 81 percent if normal weight is maintained after surgery.

24 Mar 2014

Research roundup: New medical coding system; choosing a hospice; revamping Medicare

On October 1, 2014, all health plans, health data clearinghouses, and health care providers that transmit health information electronically must use a new, significantly broader, coding system, called ICD-10, for diagnoses and inpatient procedures.

21 Mar 2014

Exercise reduces breast cancer risk irrespective of age

Practising sport for more than an hour day reduces the risk of contracting breast cancer, and this applies to women of any age and any weight, and also unaffected by geographical location, according to research presented to the 9th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-9). Compared with the least active women, those with the highest level of physical activity reduced their risk of breast cancer by 12%, researchers say.

20 Mar 2014

Up to a third of obese kids 'metabolically healthy'

Digits on a scale can help determine a child's weight, but their overall health status can be influenced by other factors such as physical activity, diet and screen time, according to new research from the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services.

20 Mar 2014

Occasional drinking and physically activity linked with reduced risk of developing visual impairment

A physically active lifestyle and occasional drinking are associated with a reduced risk of developing visual impairment, according to a study published online this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

19 Mar 2014

Higher genetic risk of obesity may amplify effects of fried food consumption on body weight

People with a genetic predisposition to obesity are at a higher risk of obesity and related chronic diseases from eating fried foods than those with a lower genetic risk, according to a new study from researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School.

19 Mar 2014

Research may help develop senior-friendly exercise recommendations for improved physical function

Keeping strong and physically fit is crucial to maintaining independence among the elderly. Exercise has repeatedly been shown to reduce or slow age-related declines in physical function and is a widely recommended for seniors, but the way that older people respond to exercise varies widely.

17 Mar 2014

Order of combined cardio- and resistance training does not affect long-term adaptations

Although the remarkable benefits of combined training have been clarified by numerous investigations, fitness enthusiasts struggle with the same question: Does the order of cardio- and resistance training influence the effectiveness of a training program?

17 Mar 2014

BDC to receive $2.1M grant to assist teens living with Type 1 diabetes

The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes (BDC) will receive a $2.1 million grant to help teach adolescents with Type 1 diabetes how to manage their disease and improve their health outcomes and quality of life.

17 Mar 2014

Treadmill workstations make employees more active and productive

Employees who use treadmill workstations not only receive physical benefits but also are more productive at work, according to a recently published study by researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington, the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

14 Mar 2014

Finding elevates mortality risk with increasing waist circumference at all levels of BMI

Having a big belly has consequences beyond trouble squeezing into your pants. It's detrimental to your health, even if you have a healthy body mass index (BMI), a new international collaborative study led by a Mayo Clinic researcher found.

13 Mar 2014

Asian Diabetes Prevention Initiative website aims to put stop to type2 diabetes in Asia

The rapidly emerging diabetes epidemic in Asia has the potential to overwhelm health care systems, undermine economic growth, and inflict unprecedented levels of disability on the world's most populous continent.

12 Mar 2014

Obesity in adolescent girls linked with lower academic attainment levels

Obesity in adolescent girls is associated with lower academic attainment levels throughout their teenage years, a new study has shown.

11 Mar 2014

Total joint replacement may reduce risk for cardiac events and boost long-term survival

Hip and knee replacements have long been known to reduce pain and increase mobility in persons with moderate-to-severe arthritis. A study presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) also found that total joint replacement (TJR) may reduce the risk for "cardiac events," including heart attack and stroke, and boost long-term survival.

11 Mar 2014

Aged mice lacking antioxidant protein Nrf2 show poor stem cell regeneration

Good news for lifelong exercisers: Along with its salutary effects on the heart, weight, and other facets of health, physical activity also helps to regenerate muscle mass, which tends to diminish as people age.

11 Mar 2014

Women with 'healthiest' pregnancy diet have lower risk of preterm delivery

In the study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the participants completed a scientifically evaluated questionnaire about what they had been eating and drinking since becoming pregnant.

10 Mar 2014

Physical Activity News and Research

Miriam Hospital ICU attains silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence

Simple blood test can predict obesity levels in children

Sufficient sleep can prevent and reverse metabolic disorders

New mathematical model predicts blood glucose levels with more than 90% accuracy

Bariatric surgery reduces uterine cancer risk by 71%

Research roundup: New medical coding system; choosing a hospice; revamping Medicare

Exercise reduces breast cancer risk irrespective of age

Up to a third of obese kids 'metabolically healthy'

Occasional drinking and physically activity linked with reduced risk of developing visual impairment

Higher genetic risk of obesity may amplify effects of fried food consumption on body weight

Research may help develop senior-friendly exercise recommendations for improved physical function

Order of combined cardio- and resistance training does not affect long-term adaptations

BDC to receive $2.1M grant to assist teens living with Type 1 diabetes

Treadmill workstations make employees more active and productive

Finding elevates mortality risk with increasing waist circumference at all levels of BMI

Asian Diabetes Prevention Initiative website aims to put stop to type2 diabetes in Asia

Obesity in adolescent girls linked with lower academic attainment levels

Total joint replacement may reduce risk for cardiac events and boost long-term survival

Aged mice lacking antioxidant protein Nrf2 show poor stem cell regeneration

Women with 'healthiest' pregnancy diet have lower risk of preterm delivery

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