Fluoroscopic (X-ray) guided steroid injections offer a safe and effective alternative to the conventional treatment of hamstring tendonitis, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual... View More
The importance of high-quality protein foods in overall health was among the topics discussed at Experimental Biology 2010 in Anaheim, California. Researchers from a variety of institutions discussed studies... View More
Only 36% of 2 to 3 year old Canadian kids regularly engage in unorganized sport and physical activity each week, says a report issued by Active Healthy Kids Canada. The 2010 Report Card adds that only... View More
Most people seeking treatment for depression or anxiety face two choices: medication or psychotherapy. But there's a third choice that is rarely prescribed, though it comes with few side effects, low costs... View More
The popularity of weight training has grown over the past decade. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital has found... View More
Among women consuming a usual diet, physical activity was associated with less weight gain over 13 years only among women of normal weight, according to a new study. The researchers also found that women... View More
A diet rich in carbohydrates that are quickly transformed into sugar in the blood raises the risk of heart disease for women, a new Italian study finds. The same effect, however, is not seen in men, according... View More
April 22 2010
The old excuse, "I am only overweight because of my genes," is suddenly gaining credibility as researchers uncover ever more evidence that the way our bodies digest and process nutrients in the food we... View More
The first ever comprehensive study on weightlifting injuries is out and it shows a surprising trend: injuries are up significantly among teenage girls. Results from the study, led by researchers at Nationwide... View More
It was a provocative prediction that due to the obesity epidemic Baby Boomers may outlive their children. But a new study by the University of Michigan Health System on obesity trends shows Americans are... View More
Last year, researchers made a game-changing realization: brown fat, the energy-burning stuff that keeps babies warm, isn't just for the youngest among us. Adults have it, too (if they are lucky, anyway),... View More
Exercise is a magic drug for many people with depression and anxiety disorders, and it should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers, according to researchers who analyzed the results... View More
According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), regular moderate-intensity aerobic exercise led to a modest reduction... View More
One of the many pieces of legislation buried deep in the 2,400 pages of the US new health care bill H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Barack Obama into law on Tuesday,... View More
This is not a nation of teetotalers or regular exercisers, new government data show. The National Health Interview Survey, based on interviews with 79,000 adults over three years, has found: •61%... View More
One of the more recent evolutions in the industry has been the creation of a new niche servicing a demographic that is not only a must for club owners to take note of, but it also represents a potential... View More
This may call for a toast. Healthy-weight women who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol -- no more than two servings a day of red wine, white wine, beer or liquor -- tend to gain less weight over... View More
Community support of school obesity prevention programs is critical to achieving a significant decrease in obesity among children, according to researchers at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement... View More
With the obesity rate rising for American adults and children, health concerns such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are a frequent reality. Although obesity itself is a major risk factor for disease,... View More
Physical fitness is associated with academic performance in young people, according to a report presented at the American Heart Association's 2010 Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism.... View More
