Exercise :: Gene variation with better mobility who exercise
Older individuals with a certain gene variation who exercise are less likely to develop mobility limitations than individuals without the gene variation.
Physical activity
Fitness :: Physical fitness – General fitness and Task-oriented fitness
The notion of physical fitness is used in two close meanings – General fitness and Task-oriented fitness.
Weight Gain :: Dairy fat not linked to weight gain
In a new extensive study set to fuel the ongoing debate about the health benefits of milk, researchers find dietary calcium and skimmed milk are linked to weight gain, while dairy fat is not.
Weight Gain :: Physical Activity Plays Role in Weight Gain in Adolescent Girls
Girls who were inactive during adolescence gained an average of 10 to 15 pounds more than active girls, according to results of a 10-year observational study of obesity. Total calorie intake increased only slightly and was not associated with the weight gains. These new results show that a previously reported steep decline in physical activity among adolescent girls is directly associated with increased fatness and an increase of body mass index (BMI), a measure of body weight adjusted for height.
Childhood Obesity :: WE CAN prevent Childhood Obesity
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the launch of We Can!, Ways to Enhance Children?s Activity & Nutrition, a national education program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help prevent overweight and obesity among youth ages 8-13. We Can! provides resources and community-based programs for parents, caregivers, and youth that focus on behaviors to encourage healthy eating, increase physical activity, and reduce sedentary time.
Childhood Obesity :: Find Environmental Solutions to Childhood Obesity
National and community leaders join researchers today to sort out how a child?s environment increases the risk for obesity and to identify ways the environment can be changed to address this health epidemic. More than 700 people will gather for a two-day conference, Environmental Solutions to Obesity in America?s Youth – sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, one of the National Institutes of Health.
Cholesterol :: Reduce High Blood Cholesterol
The level of cholesterol in the bloodstream greatly affects the risk of developing heart disease. The higher the level of blood cholesterol, the greater the risk for heart disease or heart attack.
Obesity :: Aim for a Healthy Weight
A healthy weight is crucial for a long, healthy life. In 1999, almost 108 million-or 61 percent of-adults in the United States were overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of heart attack. And, it increases your risk of developing high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes-each of which also increases your chance of having a heart attack. If you are overweight, even a small weight loss-just 10 percent of your current weight-will help to lower your risk of developing those diseases.
Exercise :: Be Physically Active Each Day
Being physically active reduces the risk of heart-related problems, including heart attack. Physical activity can improve cholesterol levels, help control high blood pressure and diabetes, and manage weight. It also increases physical fitness, promotes psychological well-being and self-esteem, and reduces depression and anxiety.
Diabetes :: Manage Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus affects more than 16 million Americans. It damages blood vessels, including the coronary arteries of the heart. Up to 75 percent of those with diabetes develop heart and blood vessel diseases. Diabetes also can lead to stroke, kidney failure, and other problems.