Resistance Exercise May Offer Different Cardio Benefits
2010-11-17
Weight training increased blood flow to limbs more than aerobic exercise did, study findsContinue Reading
Gaining Weight Raises Risk of Heart Disease
2010-11-16
Study finds that for every 8.8 pound increase, the risk for narrowed heart arteries rises about 50 percentContinue Reading
Few Make Lifestyle Changes that Could Keep Their Heart Healthy
2010-11-15
Survey found only .01 percent heeded all seven recommendations from heart associationContinue Reading
Are You at Risk of Developing Diabetes?
2010-11-11
Know the risk factors and warning signs, experts adviseContinue Reading
Activity Level Seems to Decline Throughout College Years
2010-11-10
Students need to make time for exercise to avoid becoming sedentary, gaining weight, expert saysContinue Reading
Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes Risk in Adult Women
2010-11-10
Stress of physical, sexual abuse may lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, study author suggestsContinue Reading
Obese Teens Likely to Be Obese Adults, Study Finds
2010-11-09
Excess weight sets kids up for serious health problems, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obesity Not Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Mexican Americans
2010-11-09
Lower risk may be due to a shorter lifetime exposure to estrogen, researchers suggestContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rate May Hit 42% by 2050
2010-11-05
Researchers say the more obese people you know, the greater your chances of gaining weightContinue Reading
Online Feedback May Boost Weight-Loss Success
2010-11-02
Adding computer-generated messages to program increased effectiveness, researchers foundContinue Reading
High-Calorie Drinks Still Widely Sold in U.S. Elementary Schools
2010-11-01
Despite national guidelines, nearly half of students can buy unhealthy beverages, study findsContinue Reading
Children with ADHD Symptoms at Higher Risk of Obesity
2010-10-27
Hyperactivity, impulsiveness associated with a 63 percent increase, researchers foundContinue Reading
Parent-Only Programs Can Help Obese Kids Lose Weight: Study
2010-10-27
Compared with groups including children, adult-only sessions had equal success, researchers foundContinue Reading
Percentage of U.S. Adults With Hypertension Holds Steady at 30%
2010-10-27
But CDC report shows more people have their high blood pressure under controlContinue Reading