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The American Heart Association implements many community actions for preventing childhood obesity

The American Heart Association commends the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council for recommending a solid array of meaningful community actions in their new report Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity. Overweight children have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight adults.

2 Sep 2009

New therapy delays the progression of heart failure

A therapy called cardiac resynchronization can significantly delay the progression of heart failure, according to a major international study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

2 Sep 2009

Report from health experts recommends several strategies to reduce childhood obesity

Zoning restrictions on fast-food restaurants near schools and playgrounds, community policing to improve safety around public recreational sites, requirements that publicly run after-school programs limit video game and TV time, and taxes on high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and drinks are some of the strategies local government officials can use to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic in their communities, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council.

2 Sep 2009

The more alcohol people drink, the more likely they might be to exercise, says study

Drinkers aren't just bending their elbows: according to a new study, the more alcohol people drink, the more likely they might be to exercise.

2 Sep 2009

Correlation between overweight, smoking and breast cancer discovered

A recent study published in the Journal of Cancer Epidemiology has reinforced the correlation between being overweight, smoking and breast cancer. What makes this study unique is how test subjects were not diagnosed for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, which predispose women to breast cancer.

1 Sep 2009

Brisk walking avoids obesity

Men and women who walk or ride a bike to work appear more fit, and men are less likely to be overweight or obese and have healthier triglyceride levels, blood pressure and insulin levels, according to a report in the July 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

1 Sep 2009

Fox Chase becomes the seventh cancer center to receive the CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Fox Chase Cancer Center has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the organization’s commitment to the health of their employees and family members by certifying their efforts to meet an exceptionally high standard of cancer prevention, screening and care guidelines.

1 Sep 2009

Cardiac resynchronization therapy delays the progression of heart failure

A therapy called cardiac resynchronization can significantly delay the progression of heart failure, according to a major international study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

1 Sep 2009

People who drink alcohol are likely to exercise more than teetotalers

Drinkers aren't just bending their elbows: according to a new study, the more alcohol people drink, the more likely they might be to exercise.

31 Aug 2009

Muscular thighs protect women from developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

new study by researchers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics found that thigh muscle strength does not predict the occurrence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) uncovered in x-rays, but does predict incidence of painful or stiff knee OA. Women with the strongest quadriceps muscles appeared to be protected against the development of knee OA symptoms. Details of this study appear in the September issue of Arthritis Care & Research.

27 Aug 2009

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. announced today that results of a large, third-party clinical study involving USANA products, conducted at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD), have been published in the August 2009 edition of the journal Obesity and Weight Management.

26 Aug 2009

$Rates of hip fracture decline in Canada$

Rates of hip fracture decline in Canada

Standardized rates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Canada since 1985, with a more rapid decline between 1996 and 2005 and a more marked decrease among individuals age 55 to 64 years, according to a report in the August 26 issue of JAMA.

25 Aug 2009

Studies reveal that obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction

Obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction (ED), likely caused by atherosclerosis-related hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as well as hormonal changes associated with obesity, as described in a timely article published in Obesity and Weight Management, a journalzine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

25 Aug 2009

Soft drinks are not a risk factor for negative health outcomes: American Beverage Association

"Like many foods, soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages are a source of calories, but in and of themselves, they are not a unique risk factor for obesity or other negative health outcomes - including heart disease.

25 Aug 2009

California Health & Longevity Institute experts share healthy cooking menus with Oak Park Unified School District cafeteria staff

Children and teens returning to school in the Oak Park Unified School District this September have healthier options for school lunches, thanks to nutrition experts at California Health & Longevity Institute.

21 Aug 2009

Mediterranean-type diet and exercise lowers Alzheimer's risk

Both being more physically active and adhering to a Mediterranean-type diet appears to be associated with reduced Alzheimer's risk, according to a new report in the August 12, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

18 Aug 2009

Mediterranean diet associated with reduced Alzheimer’s risk

Both being more physically active and adhering to a Mediterranean-type diet appears to be associated with reduced Alzheimer’s risk, according to a new report in the August 12, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

11 Aug 2009

High school PE teachers say health-related fitness is primary focus of their programs

With growing concerns among parents and policymakers about the rise in childhood obesity - heightened by the recent CDC report showing that obesity rose 37% between 1998 and 2006 - approximately two-thirds of middle and high school physical education teachers say that health-related fitness is the primary focus of their programs, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and Polar.

11 Aug 2009

Don't smoke, exercise and eat sensibly to reduce risk of chronic disease

Four healthy lifestyle factors - never smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and following a healthy diet - together appear to be associated with as much as an 80 percent reduction in the risk of developing the most common and deadly chronic diseases, according to a report in the August 10/24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

11 Aug 2009

Detection is the key to preventing the sudden death of young athletes

Few things stun a community more than when a seemingly healthy high school or collegiate athlete suddenly dies during practice or in competition from a hidden heart disorder.

11 Aug 2009

Physical Activity News and Research

The American Heart Association implements many community actions for preventing childhood obesity

New therapy delays the progression of heart failure

Report from health experts recommends several strategies to reduce childhood obesity

The more alcohol people drink, the more likely they might be to exercise, says study

Correlation between overweight, smoking and breast cancer discovered

Brisk walking avoids obesity

Fox Chase becomes the seventh cancer center to receive the CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation

Cardiac resynchronization therapy delays the progression of heart failure

People who drink alcohol are likely to exercise more than teetotalers

Muscular thighs protect women from developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

Rates of hip fracture decline in Canada

Studies reveal that obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction

Soft drinks are not a risk factor for negative health outcomes: American Beverage Association

California Health & Longevity Institute experts share healthy cooking menus with Oak Park Unified School District cafeteria staff

Mediterranean-type diet and exercise lowers Alzheimer's risk

Mediterranean diet associated with reduced Alzheimer’s risk

High school PE teachers say health-related fitness is primary focus of their programs

Don't smoke, exercise and eat sensibly to reduce risk of chronic disease

Detection is the key to preventing the sudden death of young athletes

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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