Obesity Study Focuses on After-School Hours
Whether after-school hours filled with study, exercise and nutritious snacks can help turn around unprecedented obesity rates in children is the focus of a new study at the Medical College of Georgia.
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.
Moderate Physical Activity Is Critical For Reducing The Risk Of Chronic Disease In Older...
Getting regular, moderate-intensity exercise may be critically important for postmenopausal women who want to reduce their risk of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases.
Study Shows Which New York City Residents Spend Too Much Time Sitting Around
New York City is one of the most walkable cities in the county, yet certain groups of residents are spending way too much time...
Study: Women at Risk of Developing Metabolic Syndrome Due to Lack of Exercise
A national study shows that women are less likely than men to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, resulting in greater odds of developing metabolic syndrome - a risky and increasingly prevalent condition related to obesity.
Researchers Looking At How Neighborhoods Contribute To Healthy Lifestyles
The project by nutrition researchers from Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is part of efforts to learn how a neighborhood influences physical activity and diet.
Study Finds Brief Counseling By Health Professionals Boosts Patients’ Physical Fitness
Just 3 hours of advice and counseling by doctors and other health care professionals over 2 years can boost sedentary adults' physical fitness, according to a new study.
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.
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.
Adult Lifestyle Biggest Risk Factor For Diabetes
Adult lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing diabetes than childhood experience, according to new research whose findings contradict previously-held beliefs.
Focus on Exercise Alone Makes Greater Improvement Than Diet and Medicine in People with...
Diabetes is often called a lifestyle disease, and now a new study verifies that a lifestyle change brings strong improvements.
Researchers: Risk of Diabetes Higher in Neighborhoods That Aren’t Walk-Friendly
Whether your neighbourhood is conducive to walking could determine your risk for developing diabetes...
Exercise, Calcium-Rich Diet Could Cut Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Adopting daily exercise sessions and a calcium-rich diet could reduce the risk of a group of health risk factors called the metabolic syndrome, finds a new study of Illinois adults. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that together signal a significantly higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Exercise in Itself Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise, dietary changes and medication have long been the cornerstones of managing type 2 diabetes. But few studies examine how exercise actually benefits these patients.
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.
Fear of Hypoglycemia a Barrier to Exercise for Type 1 Diabetics
Study finds individuals with the greatest fear of physical activity had the poorest control of their diabetes.
