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American Clinical Laboratory Association lauds ADA's recommendation of HbA1C test for diabetes

The American Clinical Laboratory Association's Results for Life Campaign today applauded the American Diabetes Association for its decision to recommend the hemoglobin A1C laboratory test as a means of diagnosing diabetes and identifying pre-diabetes.

9 Jan 2010

A holistic approach to weight loss

When your New Year's resolution to lose weight crumbles as fast as the cookie touching your lips, it's time to admit that diets don't work. More successful is a holistic approach to losing weight that lets you feel good about feeding your body the nourishment it craves.

8 Jan 2010

Solta Medical enters into securities purchase agreement with investors

Solta Medical, Inc. today announced that it has obtained commitments from accredited institutional investors to purchase approximately $17.2 million of its common stock and warrants in a private placement.

8 Jan 2010

Jamba Juice and CAHPERD join to introduce the 2010 Jamba Jump Day event

Jamba Juice Company and The California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) announced today its shared mission to keep California's children healthy and active with the 2010 Jamba Jump Day(TM) event -- a mass attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the "Most People Jumping/Skipping Rope at the Same Time".

8 Jan 2010

A.D.A.M. announces new online education product for K-12 market

A.D.A.M., Inc., a leading provider of consumer health information, benefits technology solutions and interactive education resources, today announced the availability of A.D.A.M. Inside Out, its newest online education product for the K-12 education market. A.D.A.M. Inside Out offers a unique opportunity for K-12 students to learn about the human body.

8 Jan 2010

Scientists identify gene underlying a disease that causes temporary paralysis of skeletal muscle

Scientists have identified a gene underlying a disease that causes temporary paralysis of skeletal muscle. The finding, they say, illustrates how investigations of rare genetic diseases can drive insights into more common ones.

8 Jan 2010

Nutrition and fitness expert shares secrets on wellness, happiness and lasting weight loss

Working moms know how overwhelming life can be with so many demands competing for their attention. They work full-time during the day only to work full-time again with their families once they enter their homes.

8 Jan 2010

Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders adds HEG to its list of treatment options

The Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders announces today that it has added Hemoencephalography (HEG) to its list of treatment options for patients with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders and other conditions.

8 Jan 2010

Non-insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes do not benefit from glucose self-monitoring

Contrary to the widely-held belief, there is no proof that non-insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from glucose self-monitoring. Moreover, it remains unclear whether an additional benefit is displayed by the blood test compared to the urine test or vice versa, in other words, whether one or other of the tests might offer an advantage to patients.

8 Jan 2010

Sciele Pharma announces the U.S. availability of Adrenaclick

Sciele Pharma, Inc., a Shionogi company, today announced the U.S. availability of Adrenaclick™, a single-dose, epinephrine auto-injector for the emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions (Type I) such as anaphylaxis.

8 Jan 2010

Exercise, nutrition and hormone optimization are key to improve men's health issues

Grant Mansell was 46 and frustrated with his 300 pound physique, ensuing back pain, rising cholesterol, dependency on blood pressure medicine but most of all not enjoying life with his wife and children.

8 Jan 2010

Small changes in daily routine activities may help Americans reach a healthy, stable weight

The New Year means new resolutions and for many Americans those resolutions include efforts to get healthy, lose weight, and hit the gym. According to a study by The University of Scranton, almost half of all New Year's resolutions will be broken by the end of January. Why is it that we can't make the changes we hope to?

8 Jan 2010

Positive results from phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Qnexa announced

VIVUS, Inc. today announced positive results from a phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Qnexa®, an investigational drug, for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). VIVUS recently completed phase 3 development of Qnexa for the treatment of obesity and submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for that indication.

7 Jan 2010

LIVESTRONGTM.COM compiles tools to help users maintain healthy living

Each year, millions of people designate January 1 as the day they are going to make a change. Stop smoking. Save money. Exercise regularly. Whatever the pledge, countless Americans try—and frequently fail—to make changes in their lives. Most start strong, but by February have all but abandoned their newfound goals.

7 Jan 2010

Tips to prevent injuries while shoveling

Snow shoveling tends to be an unpleasant task—this mundane seasonal chore combines heavy lifting and cold weather, resulting in possible injuries to the back, shoulder muscles if shovelers do not take the proper precautions. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has recommendations to help you stay safe while clearing snow so you can still have some winter fun.

7 Jan 2010

Balanced diet and exercise are the only reliable ways to lose weight

It's time to set the record straight. The only reliable way to lose weight is to eat less or exercise more. Preferably both.

7 Jan 2010

Negative experiences with coaches and instructors can result in lifetime of inactivity

Humiliation in physical education class as a child can turn people off fitness for good, according to a University of Alberta researcher.

7 Jan 2010

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

Following the results of the Angus Reid Strategies and the Applied Health Research Centre at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer finding that the majority of Canadians have a good understanding of the benefits of colorectal cancer screening, but are not taking action to get screened, the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada ("CCAC") is doubling its efforts in 2010 to convince Canadians that they must be more proactive concerning their health and the onset of colorectal cancer.

7 Jan 2010

BDI offers clinical programs to help overcome emotional and psychological issues associated with diabetes

As millions of Americans with diabetes are making New Year’s resolutions to eat better and exercise, there is one organization focused on an often ignored area of treatment: the emotional and psychological issues surrounding both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

7 Jan 2010

New evidence suggests long-term exposure to cell phone signals may protect against Alzheimer's disease

The millions of people who spend hours every day on a cell phone may have a new excuse for yakking. A surprising new study in mice provides the first evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may actually protect against, and even reverse, Alzheimer's disease.

6 Jan 2010

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Latest Exercise News and Research

American Clinical Laboratory Association lauds ADA's recommendation of HbA1C test for diabetes

A holistic approach to weight loss

Solta Medical enters into securities purchase agreement with investors

Jamba Juice and CAHPERD join to introduce the 2010 Jamba Jump Day event

A.D.A.M. announces new online education product for K-12 market

Scientists identify gene underlying a disease that causes temporary paralysis of skeletal muscle

Nutrition and fitness expert shares secrets on wellness, happiness and lasting weight loss

Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders adds HEG to its list of treatment options

Non-insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes do not benefit from glucose self-monitoring

Sciele Pharma announces the U.S. availability of Adrenaclick

Exercise, nutrition and hormone optimization are key to improve men's health issues

Small changes in daily routine activities may help Americans reach a healthy, stable weight

Positive results from phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Qnexa announced

LIVESTRONGTM.COM compiles tools to help users maintain healthy living

Tips to prevent injuries while shoveling

Balanced diet and exercise are the only reliable ways to lose weight

Negative experiences with coaches and instructors can result in lifetime of inactivity

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

BDI offers clinical programs to help overcome emotional and psychological issues associated with diabetes

New evidence suggests long-term exposure to cell phone signals may protect against Alzheimer's disease

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