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Gene LY86 identified as likely contributor to obesity

Food and environment can chemically alter your gene function and scientists have identified a gene that is consistently altered in obesity.

22 Mar 2013

Research: 75% of world's population consumes daily recommended amount of sodium nearly twice

Seventy-five percent of the world's population consumes nearly twice the daily recommended amount of sodium (salt), according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention 2013 Scientific Sessions.

22 Mar 2013

Fibromyalgia: an interview with Dr Frederick Wolfe, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Fibromyalgia is a common disorder that is diagnosed in people who have pain in many areas of their body together with important symptoms such as...

22 Mar 2013

Research shows short, bad sleepers have 65% higher risk of cardiovascular disease

People who sleep badly or not long enough have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This does not apply to people who sleep less than 6 hours, but wake up feeling fit and rested.

21 Mar 2013

Teen mentors help younger students lose weight, study finds

An obesity intervention taught by teen mentors in Appalachian elementary schools resulted in weight loss, lower blood pressure and healthy lifestyle changes among the younger students learning the curriculum, according to a new study.

21 Mar 2013

APS to present scientific abstracts at Experimental Biology 2013

The American Physiological Society is one of six scientific societies sponsoring the meeting Experimental Biology 2013, being held April 20-24, 2013 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, in Boston, Mass.

21 Mar 2013

EuroPRevent 2013 to explore low-cost solutions to global epidemic of cardiovascular diseases

Preventive cardiology is now on the political as well as clinical agenda. In 2011 a UN heads-of-state meeting agreed to reduce mortality from chronic non-communicable diseases by 25% by 2025.

21 Mar 2013

AGA, CDC partner to promote free colonoscopies for uninsured patients

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women nationwide. During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) are joining forces for the second year to promote free colonoscopies for uninsured patients.

19 Mar 2013

Adding symbol to calorie information influences food choices, says expert

A little-noticed provision of the Affordable Care Act requires all chain restaurants and retail food establishments with 20 or more locations to list calorie counts on their menus. But according to research co-written by a University of Illinois agricultural economist, numeric calorie labels might not be the most effective way to influence patrons to select "healthier" (often interpreted as lower-calorie) items.

16 Mar 2013

Research suggests depression can increase risk of heart problems later in life

Teens who were depressed as children are far more likely than their peers to be obese, smoke cigarettes and lead sedentary lives, even if they no longer suffer from depression.

16 Mar 2013

Women’s health before pregnancy influences health of fetus and mother-to-be: Study

A woman's health status before pregnancy is critical for the health and wellbeing of the fetus and mother-to-be. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has set Healthy People 2020 national objectives for women of reproductive age, and young women are making important gains toward achieving some of those health goals, while some trends are less encouraging, as reported in a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

15 Mar 2013

Study: College-age kids who don't consume milk daily could develop metabolic syndrome

College-age kids who don't consume at least three servings of dairy daily are three times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who do, said a new University of Illinois study.

15 Mar 2013

Study identifies specific ways to meet recommended physical activity goals in children

Despite overwhelming evidence about the benefits of physical activity for children, most American youngsters are not meeting the federal recommendation of 60 minutes a day.

14 Mar 2013

Trial evaluates ranolazine in patients with diabetes, coronary artery disease and angina

A commonly used anti-anginal drug reduces chest pain in patients with type 2 diabetes and appears to have a more pronounced effect in those with poorer glucose control, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

13 Mar 2013

Burnt-out employees have increased risk of heart disease, researcher finds

Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacation days, and retire later than employees in other industrialized countries around the globe.

13 Mar 2013

FlexToBa program can enhance health of older adults

Fitness DVDs are a multimillion-dollar business, and those targeting adults over the age of 55 are a major part of the market. With names like "Boomers on the Move," "Stronger Seniors" and "Ageless Yoga," the programs promise much, but few have ever been rigorously tested.

12 Mar 2013

Endometrial cancer survivors more likely to complete physical activity

Endometrial cancer survivors are more likely to complete physical activity, and for longer durations, when their daily self-efficacy is higher, according to a study published online in the journal Health Psychology - a publication of the American Psychology Association.

11 Mar 2013

Survey: 44% of German women do not play sport or spend any time on intensive workouts

A new survey reveals that 44 per cent of German women did not play competitive sport or spend any time on intensive workouts such as running or cycling, in a given week. German women remain reluctant to devote any time to competitive sport, despite being more physically active than their European counterparts in Britain, Denmark, Sweden and France, according to a new multi-national survey on sport and exercise habits.

8 Mar 2013

Patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression without NRTIs

A new multi-site study reveals patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression - the primary goal of HIV therapy - without incorporating the traditional class of HIV medications into their treatment regimen.

8 Mar 2013

Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations

Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

8 Mar 2013

Physical Activity News and Research

Gene LY86 identified as likely contributor to obesity

Research: 75% of world's population consumes daily recommended amount of sodium nearly twice

Fibromyalgia: an interview with Dr Frederick Wolfe, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Research shows short, bad sleepers have 65% higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Teen mentors help younger students lose weight, study finds

APS to present scientific abstracts at Experimental Biology 2013

EuroPRevent 2013 to explore low-cost solutions to global epidemic of cardiovascular diseases

AGA, CDC partner to promote free colonoscopies for uninsured patients

Adding symbol to calorie information influences food choices, says expert

Research suggests depression can increase risk of heart problems later in life

Women’s health before pregnancy influences health of fetus and mother-to-be: Study

Study: College-age kids who don't consume milk daily could develop metabolic syndrome

Study identifies specific ways to meet recommended physical activity goals in children

Trial evaluates ranolazine in patients with diabetes, coronary artery disease and angina

Burnt-out employees have increased risk of heart disease, researcher finds

FlexToBa program can enhance health of older adults

Endometrial cancer survivors more likely to complete physical activity

Survey: 44% of German women do not play sport or spend any time on intensive workouts

Patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression without NRTIs

Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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