Research led by Dr. Melinda Sothern, Professor and Director of Behavioral & Community Health at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Public Health, reports that a turn-key intervention... View More
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings finds that heart attack survivors who exercise excessively are at increased risk of dying from heart problems. However, regular physical activity is recommended... View More
As we head into the start of the new school year, many young people will begin signing up for the football team. Though team sports are a great way for kids to boost their self-esteem and increase physical... View More
Celebrating our 10th Trainer of the Year... "Who Will Be Next?" REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THIS YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS! NEXT STEPS IN... View More
As the first generation to embrace exercise, baby boomers continue going to the gym, yet more out of necessity than for the challenge and enjoyment of physical activity. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) suggests that training with alternating levels of walking intensity (interval training) could... View More
By now, most of us are aware that omega-3 fatty acid in fish offers numerous health benefits. But now, a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests eating the baked or... View More
With more than a third of US adults currently obese, researchers are on the hunt for new strategies that could help prevent weight gain. Now, a team from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, suggests... View More
Our brain's response to the sight of food appears to be driven more by how low our blood sugar level is at the moment than our upbringing or genetics, researchers said at the annual meeting of the Society... View More
If you've ever ordered the wrong food at a restaurant, don't blame yourself; blame the menu. What you order may have less to do with what you want and more to do with a menu's layout and descriptions.... View More
"Childhood obesity is not a cosmetic issue or something the child will just grow out of. Obese children tend to become obese adults, and there are many medical issues associated with obesity. Children... View More
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend adults engage in high-intensity exercise, such as running, for a minimum of 75 minutes a week. But a new study from Iowa State University suggests... View More
Childhood cancer survivors are known to face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. However, a new study has found that through following a healthy lifestyle, this risk can be lowered,... View More
If you're a member of the Clean Plate Club - you eat pretty much everything you put on your plate - you're not alone! A new Cornell University study shows that the average adult eats 92% of whatever he... View More
A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine-led study suggests that parents of obese children often do not recognize the potentially serious health consequences of childhood weight gain or... View More
Too much dietary fat is bad for the heart, but the right kind of fat keeps the heart healthy, according to a paper published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
Patients with advanced cancer can benefit from a rehabilitation program combining exercise, nutritional counselling and symptom control, according to an evidence review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association... View More
As cells age, damaged proteins and lipids accumulate within them. Impaired cell parts can send free radicals into the body, and dysfunctional proteins and lipids may break down DNA within cells, causing... View More
Using experimental models, researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) showed that adenosine, a metabolite released when the body is under stress or during an inflammatory response, stops... View More
