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CDC maps least and most active Americans

A new government commissioned study has found that Colorado has one of the most active populations in the country and Kentucky has one of the least active. This study is the third in a series of county-focused reports by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The first two looked at diabetes and obesity rates, says Ann Albright, director of the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation.

20 Feb 2011

Heart And Stroke Foundation praises federal government for tobacco package warning system

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada today applauded the federal government for taking the next step towards the implementation of a renewed tobacco package warning system.

19 Feb 2011

ACC releases CardioSmart 'Survival Guides' for five common heart problems

In recognition of American Heart Month, the American College of Cardiology today released CardioSmart "Survival Guides" for five of the most common heart problems: coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and heart attack.

16 Feb 2011

Fiber in diet protects from more than just heart disease and diabetes: Study

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers have identified a link between high-fiber diets and lower risks of death not only from heart disease, but from infectious and respiratory illnesses as well. This government commissioned study also ties fiber with a lower risk of cancer deaths in men, but not women, possibly because men are more likely to die from cancers related to diet, like cancers of the esophagus. And it finds the overall benefit to be strongest for diets high in fiber from grains.

14 Feb 2011

Australian teenagers could see declines in life expectancy and more heart problems: Study

Experts warn that the present generation of Australian teenagers could be the first with a decline in life expectancy and an increase in heart disease. This comes from the first comprehensive national study of young Australians since 1985 that shows that a quarter are overweight or obese.

8 Feb 2011

fitlosophy to sponsor 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign

fitlosophy, inc., the Orange County, California-based creators of fitbook, the award-winning line of 12-week fitness and nutrition journals, is pleased to support the American Heart Association for the second year by sponsoring a 5-week BLOG YOUR HEART OUT campaign.

5 Feb 2011

WCRF: Healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of common cancers

On World Cancer Day, new independent evidence confirms that the increasing global trend of unhealthy and sedentary lifestyles is responsible for putting millions at an unnecessarily high risk of cancer.

5 Feb 2011

Walk briskly to boost memory

Researchers have found that older adults who took a brisk walk three times a week did better on memory tests and increased the size of their hippocampus, a portion of the brain involved with memory formation.

1 Feb 2011

Weighty matters

The Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA) has launched the “Healthy Weight Week”. The DAA says that 61 per cent of Australian adults and 25 per cent of Australian children are either overweight or obese. At present there are really no drugs that provide long term weight loss. The only resort is surgery.

24 Jan 2011

CHIL receives $23.7 NIFA grant to prevent young child obesity

The Children's Healthy Living Program for Remote Underserved Minority Populations in the Pacific Region recently received $23.7 in funding from the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture.

24 Jan 2011

Australia’s Healthy Weight Week

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) has launched Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) on Sunday in an attempt to make people choose a healthier lifestyle of eating better and exercising more.

23 Jan 2011

ACT program receives $3.9 million Colorado grant to create whole-person health care systems

A new program designed to create comprehensive, integrated, whole-person health care systems for the people of Colorado has received a $3.9 million grant from the Colorado Health Foundation.

20 Jan 2011

Tips for healthy living

Terra Wellington has made a career educating the public on the importance of healthy living. Here she shares easy tips for improving your health as we enter the New Year.

6 Jan 2011

Americans unaware of what they eat

A recent poll has found that 90% Americans say their diet is healthy but only a quarter limit the amount of fat or sugar they eat, and two-thirds do not eat enough fruit and vegetables.

5 Jan 2011

ACE identifies key objectives to combat obesity epidemic in the U.S.

The American Council on Exercise, America's leading authority on fitness and the largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training organization in the world, today announced its vision for the future of the fitness industry and overall outlook for America's focus on healthy living in 2011.

5 Jan 2011

Roundup: Calif. issues emergency medical care expenditure regs; High risk pools in Mich., Wis. face stumbling blocks

California's new insurance commissioner sought Monday to force health insurers to spend more of their revenue on medical care. In his first official act, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones ordered emergency regulations requiring insurance companies to devote at least 80% of their income to policyholders' claims in the state's individual insurance market (Helfand, 1/4).

5 Jan 2011

Brits get free healthy food vouchers in 2011

As the festive season comes to a close the British government has announced a £250 million ($390 million) industry-financed plan to promote healthy eating. Now millions of people will receive vouchers offering discounts on healthy foods. It is a part of the coalition government’s ‘Change4Life’ programme that is targeting Britain’s growing rates of obesity. The Change4Life campaign was initially begun in 2009 by the previous Labour government, which said that if the plan failed to reduce obesity within three years it might look at regulating the food industry. Now the eight month old Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition feels regulations do not do the job but a gentle push towards healthy habits may help.

3 Jan 2011

Quarter of all British school children obese: Report

A quarter of all British school children are obese and by the final year of primary school, the proportion rises to a third. Experts believe that this is not even the actual figure because many children opt out of being weighed. Urban children were much more likely to be overweight than those living in more rural areas.

16 Dec 2010

Atrium acquires Belgium-based Minami Nutrition

Atrium Innovations Inc., a recognized leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of professionally endorsed, science-based dietary supplements for the health and nutrition industry, today announced the purchase of Belgium-based Minami Nutrition, a niche brand of superior quality scientifically proven Omega-3 products primarily sold in several European countries.

15 Dec 2010

Divorce: men get fitter women fatter!

Divorce is a stressful experience but according to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, it can do good to men’s fitness. Women, on the other hand, are likely to become less healthy.

9 Dec 2010