Relatively Few US Adults Report Having A Healthy Lifestyle
Despite clear evidence of the health benefits, few U.S. adults conform to four common healthy behaviors that together characterize a healthy lifestyle.
Race May Affect Weight And Fitness Level
Race may play an important role in determining a person's obesity and fitness levels, shows a new study.
Few Children Walk or Bike Even Short Distances to School
Nationwide, more than a third of children live within a mile of their schools, yet only half of those students regularly bike or walk to class, a new study concludes.
Study: 15 Minutes of Moderate Daily Exercise Lengthens Life
Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years compared to people who are inactive, according to a study published in The Lancet.
Regular Three-Minute Workout Boosts Metabolism
A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body's ability to process sugars.
Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes, Type and Timing Matters
New data about both the amount and timing of physical activity in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as how...
Study Finds More Breaks from Sitting Are Good for Waistlines and Hearts
It is becoming well accepted that, as well as too little exercise, too much sitting is bad for people's health. Now a new study has found that it is not just the length of time people spend sitting down that can make a difference, but also the number of breaks that they take while sitting at their desk or on their sofa.
Lifestyle Changes Effective in Protecting Against Type 2 Diabetes
Changing to a healthier lifestyle appears to be at least as effective as taking prescription drugs in reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, says a new BMJ study.
Obese Children Metabolize Drugs Differently Than Healthy Weight Children
Researchers have provided the first evidence-based data on changes in drug metabolism in obese children as compared to healthy weight children.
Study: Amish Children Are 2-Times More Physically Active Than Non-Amish Children
Old Order Amish children are much more physically active and three times less likely to be overweight than non-Amish children, which may provide them with some long-term protection against developing Type 2 diabetes.
Study: Healthy Behaviors in Mid-life Increase Odds of Successful Aging Significantly
Engaging in a combination of healthy behaviours, such as not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, exercise, and eating fruits and vegetables daily makes it significantly more likely people will stay healthy as they age.
Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Exercise May Be the Key
Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, some people who are overweight or obese are able to delay or avoid developing related key risk factors.
Regular Yoga Practice May Help Prevent Middle-Age Spread
regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight.
Exercise Combats Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults
Moderate program of physical exercise in people age 55 to 75 can significantly offset risk factors metabolic syndrome.
Study Gets Obese Mice Moving and Cures Their Diabetes
Blood sugar control in those animals can be completely restored by returning leptin sensitivity to a single class of neurons in the brain.
Study: Simple Leg Exercises Can Help Diabetic Heart Health
A UBC study has found that a few simple leg exercises can reduce the risk of diabetes complications, improve blood vessel function and lower...
