Obesity :: Parents and schools, major factors in China obesity boom
Childhood obesity is widely recognised as a major contributor towards cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, sleep disorders, and psychological and social problems.
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Diet :: Low glycemic diet promotes more weight loss in obese diabetic
Researchers revealed that low glycemic load diet promotes more weight loss in obese and overweight individuals than low fat diets.
Walking :: A walk a day keep the doctor away for post-menopausal women
New research reported today in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows daily, mild exercise – walking or bike riding – improves the fitness of post-menopausal women who are currently sedentary, overweight or obese.
Sleep Apnea :: Two piece mouth device can help stifle out snoring, reduce sleep apnea events
Wearing a mouth appliance designed to move the lower jaw forward can be an effective way to reduce snoring and improve sleep apnea symptoms, according to a May 2007 study in Otolaryngology ? Head and Neck Surgery.
Diet :: Low-glycemic load diet more effective for dieters with certain insulin response patterns
Overweight individuals who secrete insulin at a higher level may experience greater weight loss by selecting a low-glycemic load diet GI Diet, compared to a low-fat diet, according to a study in the May 16 issue of JAMA. The researchers also found a low-glycemic load diet to have beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations.
Obesity :: Obesity increases risk of injury on the job
Having a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range increases the risk of traumatic workplace injury, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for Injury Research and Policy. Employer-sponsored weight loss and maintenance programs should be considered as part of a well-rounded workplace safety plan.
Menopause :: Low physical activity can improve fitness levels for sedentary, overweight postmenopausal women
New research indicates that even small amounts of physical activity, approximately 75 minutes a week, can help improve the fitness levels for postmenopausal women who are sedentary and overweight or obese, according to a study in the May 16 issue of JAMA.
Stroke :: Quick Action During Stroke Can Save Lives
A stroke strikes someone in America every 45 seconds. When a stroke happens, every second counts. If you see someone having a stroke, call 911 immediately.
High Blood Pressure :: Kids High Blood Pressure Often Missed
High blood pressure in children often goes unnoticed at the doctor?s office, and many children go home without follow-up or treatment, suggests a study from the Johns Hopkins Children?s Center.
Summer :: Experts on Sundry Summer Woes
Tulane general internist Jeffrey Wiese reminds us that summer heat can strike with little warning. Children, the elderly, overweight persons and people on certain medications need to take extra precautions because they are especially vulnerable to the effects of heat.