Structured Diet, Exercise Plans Seem to Shed Pounds
2010-10-11
Two studies found those on regimens lost more weight than those who were not, but critics call results ‘best-case scenario’Continue Reading
October Named International Walk to School Month
2010-10-10
Kids urged to get some exercise every day by walking or biking to schoolContinue Reading
Women Sweat Less Readily Than Men
2010-10-08
Finding may explain why heat waves hit females harder, researchers sayContinue Reading
Big Waist Raises Risk of Diabetes, Analysis Suggests
2010-10-07
Higher type 2 disease rates in U.S. versus U.K. may be due to greater levels of mid-section fatContinue Reading
Urging Exercise at Faith-Based Meetings May Boost Activity
2010-10-07
Intervention combining religion and fitness had good results among older black womenContinue Reading
Fat Cells Grow Differently in Belly Vs. Bottom
2010-10-06
In abdomen, cells expand in size, but in lower body, number of cells increases, scientists findContinue Reading
Americans Trailing World in Steps-Per-Day
2010-10-05
U.S. adults walk about half the distance of Swiss, Australians, study findsContinue Reading
Interactive Video Games Linked to Injuries
2010-10-04
However, expert says it’s not a major problemContinue Reading
Companies Can Motivate Families to Live Healthier
2010-10-04
Study found cash incentive drove lifestyle changes for IBM employeesContinue Reading
Doctors' Health, Well-Being Affect Patient Counseling
2010-10-01
Those who live healthy lifestyle more likely to offer beneficial advice, study findsContinue Reading
Adding Recess to the Workday Gains Backers
2010-09-28
Programs to get adults up and moving may have business as well as personal rewardsContinue Reading
How People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Lose Weight, Keep It Off: Study
2010-09-28
Intensive lifestyle change program yielded better results than support groupContinue Reading
Poor Health Habits Linked to Subpar Work Performance
2010-09-28
Employees who smoke, don’t exercise or eat right take more time off, are less productive, study findsContinue Reading
Team Sports Pep Up Middle-School Kids
2010-09-28
Those who participate say they feel better mentally and physically, researchers findContinue Reading