Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Diabetics' death rate for females stalled

New research has revealed that though the death rate for U.S. men with diabetes has fallen sharply since the early 1970s, for women that is not the case.

19 Jun 2007

New WHO guidelines will limit epidemic outbreaks

The World Health Organization has issued new rules to limit the international spread of epidemics and other public health emergencies.

18 Jun 2007

OTC diet pill Alli now on sale in the U.S.

The first and only over-the-counter (OTC) product for weight loss approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has gone on sale in the U.S.

18 Jun 2007

Wurst protein plays a decisive role in breathing

A newly discovered transmembrane protein called "Wurst" (sausage) appears to play a decisive role in breathing ? possibly in all animals, from flies to human beings.

18 Jun 2007

Many college students on the path toward chronic health diseases

Obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and inactivity: they're not just your father's problems any more, University of New Hampshire research finds.

17 Jun 2007

Prescription and OTC pills may increase unhealthy behavior

The first FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss pill, has hit shelves nationwide.

17 Jun 2007

Does Alli work?

The first and only over-the-counter product for weight loss approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be available Friday, June 15.

17 Jun 2007

Gaps in diabetes care identified

A symposium, sponsored by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, Joslin Diabetes Center and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing identified barriers to, and strategies for, more effective diabetes self management and reaffirmed the nurse's critical role to facilitate better patient self care.

17 Jun 2007

Simple steps make breast cancer survivors eager to exercise

Simple steps, like giving breast cancer survivors an exercise workbook or step pedometer, can improve their quality of life and fatigue levels.

17 Jun 2007

Exercise helps people with diabetes

Diabetes is often called a lifestyle disease, and now a new study from the University of Missouri-Columbia verifies that a lifestyle change brings strong improvements.

17 Jun 2007

Steps for children to get a good nights sleep

Over the past decade, children have been going to bed later and sleeping less.

16 Jun 2007

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables best for breast cancer survival

A new study in the "Journal of Clinical Oncology" reinforces existing evidence showing that women with breast cancer can greatly reduce their risk of recurrence by eating a healthy plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables and making other healthy lifestyle choices, according to nutrition experts with The Cancer Project.

14 Jun 2007

Light activity associated with lower blood glucose levels

This is according to new research undertaken by The University of Queensland and Melbourne's International Diabetes Institute.

14 Jun 2007

Impact of diet or physical activity on breast cancer survival

Breast cancer survivors who eat a healthy diet and exercise moderately can reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by half, regardless of their weight, suggests a new longitudinal study from the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).

14 Jun 2007

Can brain exercises improve thinking and concentration?

Can a fitness program for your brain improve thinking and concentration the way lifting weights can increase muscle strength?

14 Jun 2007

Which exercise for heart failure?

Countless exercise programs claim to trim the thighs, abs and buttocks, but how many offer to reshape a flabby heart? According to new research, aerobic exercise does just that for patients with stable heart failure, literally turning an enlarged heart into a trimmer, more efficient organ for pumping blood throughout the body.

14 Jun 2007

Doctors warn pregnant women to stay out of the sun

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in Britain have issued a warning to pregnant women.

12 Jun 2007

Distress and negative emotions lead to memory problems

According to the latest research people who are easily distressed and have more negative emotions are more likely to develop memory problems than more easygoing types.

12 Jun 2007

Facts about heart disease for women

Many women don't worry about heart disease, or if they do, they are concerned it's something the men in their lives might develop.

8 Jun 2007

Examination of cancer-related fatigue

In a special publication sent to thousands of oncologists nationwide this month, University of Rochester Medical Center scientists offer an in-depth examination of cancer-related fatigue, with hope that a better understanding of the topic will prompt new research and treatment.

8 Jun 2007