Obesity :: Obesity common among the affluent, rich and wealthy
The poor are most likely to be fat, but the more affluent are closing the gap. Obesity is growing fastest among Americans who make more than $60,000 a year, researchers reported.
Exercise
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Exercise slows development of Alzheimer’s brain changes
Physical activity appears to inhibit Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in mice, slowing the development of a key feature of the disease, according to a new study. The research demonstrated that long-term physical activity enhanced the learning ability of mice and decreased the level of plaque-forming beta-amyloid protein fragments – a hallmark characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) – in their brains.
Diabetes :: Diet, exercise best for preventing pre-diabetes
Lifestyle changes are more effective than drug treatment in preventing metabolic syndrome, the cluster of disorders that can lead to diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study.
Headache :: Obesity may increase the chances of headaches
Widening waistlines may increase the chances of frequent, painful headaches, new research findings suggest. In a study involving almost 31,000 adults, researchers found that compared to normal-weight people, obese individuals doubled their risk for chronic daily headache — non-migraine attacks occurring at least 15 times per month.
Obesity :: Encourage healthy eating habits in your child
New research shows that children between 8 and 15 years old who are in the upper half of their normal weight range are more likely than their leaner peers to become obese or overweight as young adults.
Fitness :: Exercise helps middle-age adults stay spry
Regular exercise in middle age can help men and women hang on to their physical prowess as they grow older, a new study suggests.
Homeopathy :: In brief about homeopathic science
From the last few years the number of people using homoeopathic medicine has increase tremendously. But there are still many misunderstanding about homoeopathic medicines and the way in which it works. I have tried in an easy way to explain you how these medicines can be used safely and effectively. For minor complaints these medicines can be used safely at home if the problem is reoccurring again and again then you must consult homoeopathic doctor.
Counseling :: Motivational interviewing – a behavior-changing therapy
A type of counseling called motivational interviewing may help people change behaviors such as addictions, the March issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter reports.
Cholesterol :: Statins aren’t the end of the line for reducing LDL
Although statin drugs successfully lower LDL cholesterol for most people, a small subset of patients don’t respond well to these medications or need to stop taking them because of side effects. “All told, the statins are the safest and best tolerated of all cholesterol-lowering medications, but the second- and third-choice drugs can have first-rate benefits, either alone or together,” says Dr. Harvey Simon, editor of the Harvard Men’s Health Watch.
Diabetes :: Exercise helps control type 2 diabetes
Regular exercise among women with type 2 diabetes may not only reduce waist size, but may also reduce the amount of visceral fat surrounding organs in the abdomen — the type of fat known to be associated with insulin resistance, a study shows.