December 2006 Entries
This is very interesting information reported by Newswise: Americans are divided on whether addressing obesity is an individual or societal issue. According to the poll, 52 percent think obesity is a public health issue that society should help ...
As reported in the NY Times, in addition to activities like walking, jogging, cycling and swimming that promote endurance, cardiovascular health and weight control, there is a dire need for exercises that improve posture and increase strength, ...
The Associated Press reports after tracking the weight of nearly 70,000 men between 1982 and 1992, researchers from the American Cancer Society and the Duke University Prostate Center found that men who lost more than 11 pounds had a lower risk for ...
"Despite the flurry of public service campaigns and education efforts, the diabetes epidemic in the United States continues to escalate out of control. An estimated 20.8 million Americans -- or 7 percent of the population -- are now believed to be ...
As reported by Health Day, mental-health "treatment" is as close as your own two feet - exercise.
With each new study, experts are getting a better understanding of the intimate connection between health of the body and that of the mind. And ...
There's more information on the obesity pandemic from the HealthDay News... It's no secret that American kids eat too much. Now, a new study provides some specific numbers that could help fight the obesity epidemic.
Over a 10-year period, the ...
As reported in HealthDay News, for cancer survivors, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight are important factors in preventing malignancy's return, at least for some forms of the disease.
That's the conclusion of an American Cancer ...