Dubbo study tracks DNA link to bone density Aug 21, 2008
The find, published in The New England Journal Of Medicine, may eventually help identify people most at risk from the disease who would benefit from early treatment or lifestyle changes. It was a "very demanding and labour-intensive" study, said Nguyen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Greed blamed for obesity epidemic Aug 20, 2008
An increasingly inactive lifestyle is often blamed for the soaring obesity rates in the developed world, but few studies have measured whether lifestyle changes have decreased the amount of energy we burn. To address this, John Speakman of the University of Aberdeen, UK, and Klaas Westerterp of Maastricht University in the Netherlands looked at the amount of energy used through physical activity over the past 25 years in 393 people from across the US and 366 from Maastricht. (India Times, India)
InspireHealth teams with FranklinCovey on '7 Habits of Healthy People' Aug 20, 2008
The program was created to inspire companies and their employees to make lifestyle changes that lead to healthier, more productive lives. A related goal of the program is to reduce employee health care costs. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Terry Rindfleisch: Program at work helps employees lose a ton of weight Aug 20, 2008
It s also not necessarily a diet, but more about lifestyle changes and incorporating exercise and group support. Nelson, who will mark her 40th birthday Thursday, said she eats more fruits and vegetables and fewer fried foods now. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Churches make fitness a commandment Aug 20, 2008
Smith also talks about making dramatic lifestyle changes including lightening up church pot lucks. Atlanta boasts more registrations than any other city, with 44,499 weight loss enthusiasts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
College freshmen: best of luck Aug 19, 2008
First came the one on meningitis, warning that freshmen living in dorms are particularly vulnerable to the disease because of the lifestyle changes they undergo: patronizing bars, exposure to active or passive smoking, irregular sleep patterns, lack of proper nutrition, sharing of personal items. Yikes. (Montana Standard, MT)
Website on pancreatic cancer Aug 18, 2008
Some feel lifestyle changes and diet have resulted in an increase in all types of diseases. In that respect, pancreatic cancer is no exception. (India Times, India)
Neighborly competition Aug 18, 2008
The end result for the family, which participated in the inaugural season of a program called Energy Smackdown, was a handful of lifestyle changes and significant savings on their energy bills. "Last winter, when everyone was freaking out about high energy bills, I didn't see that much of a difference," Sarah Cluggish said. (Boston Globe)
Obesity surgery numbers skyrocket: study Aug 17, 2008
At present, bariatric surgery is only recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 who have failed to shift their weight with lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. The procedure costs about $9,000 privately and is not widely available in public hospitals. (The Age)
Slimming mission Aug 17, 2008
Lizzie had a goal when she started her lifestyle changes; she wanted to be a size 10 and in a bikini by her holidays in July. Unfortunately a back operation she underwent in April stopped her exercising, and the 14-year-old from Leeds has not reached her target. (BBC News -- UK)
Parents answer to child obesity Aug 17, 2008
Combine that with other lifestyle changes, like two working parents who don't have time to plan for, much less prepare healthy meals is meaning for some of our children an early death sentence. Literally. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Tight economy leads to lifestyle changes for some city residents Aug 16, 2008
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Lose Weight to Control Type 2 Diabetes Aug 16, 2008
"Kaiser has a very good education program," he feels the patients may have made the lifestyle changes they learnt a part of their life even later despite the weight coming back. "These people could still be doing regular exercise but still be overweight," he said. (TopNews)
Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure Aug 16, 2008
Dr. Gregg C. Fonarow, a professor of cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, thinks more needs to be done to get patients to make lifestyle changes that will reduce their blood pressure. "Despite clinical trial evidence and national guideline recommendations for exercise counseling to be provided for patients with high blood pressure, this study demonstrates that only one-third of these eligible patients received exercise counseling," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Celebrities take up the cause of going green Aug 15, 2008
" Americans can also be skeptical of stars and their pet causes. Ben Affleck meant well to campaign for John Kerry in 2004 and rock the young vote for his candidate of choice, yet when it was revealed Affleck's own voting record was lacking, it served as a reminder that celebs can be hot-air-spouting hypocrites. Begley said the green movement is different because it's not a cause de jour but a long-term problem that calls for lifestyle changes. The polar ice caps won't return overnight, and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Column: You can reduce your carbon footprint Aug 15, 2008
You may find that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Before we begin, a quick refresher: the most potent GHGs are carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor and nitrous dioxide. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Is High Cholesterol Harming Your Sex Life? Aug 14, 2008
Once cholesterol is determined to be the problem, doctors usually advise patients to seek dietary and lifestyle changes, such as eliminating saturated fat (found in fatty meat and eggs) from the diet, quitting smoking and increasing exercise. If necessary, doctors may recommend a cholesterol-lowering medication, Krychman added. (Fox News)
Region faces health opportunities, challenges Aug 14, 2008
Lifestyle changes are required of everyone, regardless of race, age or wealth. Services, particularly education and screening, should be more available throughout the region. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
GM: Rechargeable Car on Schedule Aug 14, 2008
High gas prices already have forced a major lifestyle changes in the U.S., with people taking fewer vacations or weekend trips. Americans drove 53. (Time.com)
Pre-Diabetes Treatment Helps Preven... Aug 13, 2008
However, for some people, lifestyle changes are not enough. Their risk may be extremely high or their glucose levels have not improved substantially after incorporating diet and exercise into their lives. (Suite101.com)
Pets affected by market slump Aug 13, 2008
Many companion animals whose owners can no longer care for them because of illness or other necessary lifestyle changes have been welcomed at TALGV, as well as many unwanted and abandoned animals. Davis said that all animals accepted by TALGV stay until a suitable new home is found for them. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
HEALTH NOTES / Health Fair to offer prostate screening Aug 12, 2008
Treatment options can vary, depending on when it s detected, from lifestyle changes, watchful waiting, drug therapy, non-surgical procedures to major surgery. The screening provided free at the Health Fair can help tell which would be indicated. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Losing weight soon after type 2 diabetes diagnosis doubles positive outcomes Aug 12, 2008
"We've known for a long time that weight loss is an important component in diabetes treatment and prevention. Now it appears there may be a critical window of opportunity following diagnosis in which some lasting gains can be achieved if people are willing to take immediate steps toward lifestyle changes." ... "We don't know if the initial weight loss increased the body's sensitivity to insulin, or if the sustained lifestyle changes were the reason for the long-term health benefits," said... (EurekAlert!)
Helping with a pain in the back Aug 11, 2008
Besides relieving pain, Baxter said her goal is to promote nutritional support and lifestyle changes for healing. "It's more about getting well and staying well.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
If God Goes Green Aug 11, 2008
These lifestyle changes are on par with anything asked by a traditional religion, and they have the same goal, namely to save everyone from themselves. Earth is also described in cosmic terms, as an entity with ultimate power over everyone's lives. (Suite101.com)
HEALTH BLOG: Are fruit drinks or soda worse for diabetics? Aug 11, 2008
Here's another good reason to quit smoking and cut back on excessive drinking: If you're at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, those lifestyle changes could stave off memory problems for nearly five more years. My colleague Kathy Fackelmann on the new research findings. (USA Today -- Life)
Lowering Cholesterol in Childhood Aug 10, 2008
Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) using diet and exercise may be a better option. Key Ingredients of TLC. (Suite101.com)
The Tire-Gauge Solution: No Joke Aug 10, 2008
There are other ways to reduce demand for oil more public transportation, more carpooling, more telecommuting, more recycling, less exurban sprawl, fewer unnecessary car trips, buying less stuff and eating less meat that would require at least some lifestyle changes. But things like tire gauges can reduce gas bills and carbon emissions now, with little pain and at little cost and without the ecological problems and oil-addiction problems associated with offshore drilling. (Time.com)
Cuts in compensation stretch physical therapists Aug 8, 2008
Physical therapists also are working in the area of health and wellness, getting people to make lifestyle changes related to exercise so they are not as likely to become obese, or if they are obese, are helping them on a program to reduce weight, she said. Pages: 1. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Isle Homes: Sales still low Aug 6, 2008
"Typically, the luxury homeowner has more staying power and can hold on to their properties even with lifestyle changes," Ishii said. "First-time homeowners or owners in areas where more subprime loans have occurred generally don't have as much staying power.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Understanding High Blood Pressure Aug 6, 2008
When someone is found to have high blood pressure, Lifestyle Changes (like losing weight, quitting smoking, increasing physical exercise) are recommended to bring the pressure back to normal. Medications may also need to be taken to help reduce the elevated pressure. (Suite101.com)
Lowering Cholesterol Early In Life Could Save Lives Aug 6, 2008
They do not advocate using drug therapy to reach these levels, especially in children with no other risk factors, but to achieve these low levels through "TLC," or "therapeutic lifestyle changes," such as diet and exercise. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has declared "war" against the parallel epidemics of obesity and diabetes. (Science Daily)
From the editor Aug 6, 2008
We also hope some of the tips and inspiring people you read about may lead to lifestyle changes that will improve your health year-round. To Your Health was produced by the staffs of the Albany Democrat-Herald, Corvallis Gazette-Times and the Lebanon Express and includes submissions from the community-at-large. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
12 dangerous dietary supplements identified by 'Consumer Reports' Aug 6, 2008
Many claim to block starch, carbohydrates and fat calories, creating weight loss without any lifestyle changes. Not all supplements are snake oil, Consumer Reports says. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Kids & Cholesterol: Call for Early Action Aug 6, 2008
While the first treatment should be lifestyle changes including and plenty of exercise, the guidelines now state that drug treatment "should be considered" even for young children with extremely high , specifically. LDL levels 190 mg/dL or higher. (WebMD)
Experts Discuss Guidelines For Treating Pre-Diabetes Aug 5, 2008
A diagnoses of pre-diabetes should be a call to action for the patient and the doctor, and a new consensus of doctors suggests that treatments include both lifestyle changes and -- when appropriate -- medication ... Fortunately, in many cases, lifestyle changes alone, including diet and exercise, can make the difference. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Keeping it light Aug 5, 2008
"A person with diabetes can make lifestyle changes and improve health without losing a pound," Jung said. "We focus too much on body mass index instead of a healthy lifestyle.". (Durango Herald)
Growth hormone reduces abdominal fat, cardiovascular risk in HIV patients on antiviral therapy Aug 4, 2008
"In an earlier study, our group showed that treatment with a drug that induces the release of growth hormone significantly decreases abdominal fat without increasing glucose levels. More work needs to be done to determine which strategy is appropriate for particular patients, as well as clarifying the role of lifestyle changes and eventually identifying new antiretroviral drugs that do not cause these metabolic abnormalities.". . (EurekAlert!)
Taking the offense may be women's best defense Aug 3, 2008
Several women said they will add the tips to their arsenal of lifestyle changes they have adopted after the attacks were reported. Sal LaMattina said he may offer a second class in the fall if more women are interested. (Boston Globe)
She was ripe for the plucking Aug 3, 2008
A major contributing factor is urbanisation which has led to dramatic lifestyle changes. Our crime rate is a typical symptom of rapidly developing nations. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The genetic testing revolution Aug 3, 2008
If someone knows they have a genetic trait that would give them an increased risk toward certain conditions, they can make necessary lifestyle changes that will reduce their risk, Nellis said. The technology is allowing us to get a lot more information, but it s what you do with that information, he said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Four Things You Should Know About Acid Reflux Aug 2, 2008
Lifestyle changes, which include adjusting your dietary habits and losing weight if you are obese. 2. (Fox News)
Dougherty County tries to get employees hooked on healthy habits Aug 2, 2008
Hopefully the lifestyle changes and information we learn will continue in order to improve the health of all our employees. It s one of the things you have to do with a group health plan to continually get you to work at better lifestyles and help contain spiraling health care costs. (Albany Herald)
Blood Test Could Someday Determine Diabetes Risk Aug 1, 2008
Because one thing that has been proven, is that for some people, lifestyle changes can avert a destiny with diabetes. "You should eat well and you should exercise and you should do all these good things. And if you know that you're at risk for a very serious condition, and you can prevent it by adhering to those suggestions, maybe that would generate the right kind of behavior," said Dr. Snyder. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Metabolonsets sightson $20 million Aug 1, 2008
Oxaal says that if such a test indicates the potential for diabetes, patients can more quickly begin lifestyle changes or drug therapy that could reduce the risk of diabetes. Metabolon s insulin resistance test still needs clearance. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Slimming down Jul 31, 2008
"It's the old fashioned stuff like exercise and lifestyle changes," he said. Back at the house, Manuel sits on the reinforced steel bed that he has not left in six years. (BBC News)
Study finds parental pressure to get teens to diet tends to backfire Jul 30, 2008
However, Medina avoids the "d word" in his Family Fit weight-management classes at the clinic and refers to dietary modifications as "lifestyle changes," he said. Having a healthy weight is especially important for school-age children because they are building the number of fat cells they'll have for life. (FOX 11, AZ)
What Is Canine Hip Dysplasia? Jul 30, 2008
The condition is often mistaken for arthritis, as the symptoms are very similar, and many cases of hip dysplasia involve arthritis to some degree and many of the lifestyle changes recommended for arthritic dogs are helpful for dogs who suffer from hip dysplasia as well ... Some lifestyle changes are also beneficial for canines suffering from hip pain. (Suite101.com)
Framework convention on alcohol control mooted Jul 30, 2008
We intend to bring about lifestyle changes through the traditional medicine systems of Ayurveda and yoga and to catch them young, it is our aim to integrate yoga into the National School Health Programme. All our countries have a young population and though it is fantastic to be in a youthful country with so many youngsters India has approximately 600 million people under the age of 30 we need to protect this valuable resource from the harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol, two industries whose... (Hindu)
His now-overweight wife turns him off Jul 29, 2008
I think I need to tell her she needs to make some lifestyle changes if she wants to save our marriage. Am I wrong to ask her this. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obesity Gene Affects Appetite, Children's Study Shows Jul 29, 2008
Lifestyle changes, including exercise, sleep patterns and eating habits, are critical in the prevention of migraines. Knowing what triggers your migraines is also crucial. (Medical News Today)
Nationwide call for ideas on sustainable development Jul 29, 2008
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'Fat' report cards urged for kids Jul 28, 2008
It will be accompanied by information about healthy eating, exercise and details of local support services to help parents make family lifestyle changes, The Independent has reported. Professor Swinburn said several studies had shown that parents grossly under-recognised overweight and obesity in children. (The Australian)
Annual run a day for winners, Losers Jul 28, 2008
Since May 3, the participants have been making lifestyle changes in their physical activity and their diets to slim down. The winners were the competitors who had the biggest percentage of weight loss. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Obesity has more children taking adult medicines Jul 28, 2008
Some experts say that the increases in many of these obesity-related drugs reflect a systemic failure, with doctors and parents turning to them because they find lifestyle changes too difficult to implement or enforce. "I think a lot of people in pediatrics, myself included, are struggling with what is the right management to do for these kids," said Russell Rothman, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University, who surveyed doctors and found wide variations in how children were being... (International Herald Tribune)
The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios Jul 28, 2008
Lifestyle changes, along with a healthy diet and exercise, can lessen biological reactions to stress. "Pistachios contain many important nutrients that contribute to their positive effect on health. Every new study adds another piece to the puzzle of how eating pistachios may benefit heart health," says Dr. Constance Geiger, nutrition expert for the Western Pistachio Association (WPA), a voluntary association representing pistachio growers throughout the nation. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Never a badshah, always a guide Jul 27, 2008
Your lifestyle changes, who you are changes, you have kids, you feel responsible. Of course, the conflicts come about and you take certain decisions, and you find your balance between family and career. (India Times, India)
TWO VIEWS: Don't bloat bureaucracy to crusade against expanded waistlines Jul 27, 2008
Even aside from lifestyle changes that may, or may not, result in lower levels of physical activity, Americans' weight gain is very possibly in good part a statistical artifact ... Proponents of lifestyle changes at the behest of the federal government want a host of extensive programs, with their attendant resource needs and bureaucracies. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Wrong Bra Can Damage Breasts, Say UK Experts Jul 27, 2008
" " We started breast biomechanics research just testing bras but we want to do more research that benefits women," she added. The new design is soon to go on sale in Europe, said the researchers in a press statement. Source: University of Portsmouth. Written by: Catharine Paddock, PhD Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today Please rate this article: (Hover over the stars then click to rate) Patient / Public: or Health Professional: Useful... (Medical News Today)
Hospital wins state award Jul 26, 2008
The goal of the program was to motivate people to make permanent healthy lifestyle changes by eating better and increasing exercise. The hospital was inspired to help the community lose weight because one of the national health objectives for 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15 percent. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Helping hand for seniors Jul 25, 2008
According to the nurses at the booth, many elderly community members are aware of their blood pressure, but are in need of regular check-ups and advice on lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. KATE WEBER CARLSON. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sidney Craig, 76, a Founder of Jenny Craig, Dies Jul 25, 2008
Emphasizing long-term weight reduction through lifestyle changes, and offering counseling as well as prepared calorie-controlled meals, the company eventually opened centers in New Zealand, Canada and the United States. There were 655 Jenny Craig locations in 2006, when the company was bought by Nestl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes Jul 25, 2008
WEDNESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Lifestyle changes, coupled with a reduction in heart disease risks, will go a long way toward preventing pre-diabetes from progressing to the full-blown disease, experts from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) recommend ... The first step involves lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise ... In addition to lifestyle changes, the AACE thinks that pre-diabetes needs to be treated more aggressively. (MEDLINEplus)
Helping patients find their balance (8) Jul 24, 2008
There are so many things that affect us hormonally, and by making the lifestyle changes and making sure hormonal levels are where they should be, a person will notice the weight is easier to lose, Lueckenhoff explained. When someone comes in, we not only look at their blood and salvia testing, but also their environment. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
New Recommendations for Prediabetes Jul 24, 2008
Doctors Recommend Lifestyle Changes and Medication If Needed: Don't Wait Until It Becomes Diabetes By WebMD Health News Reviewed by. July 23, 2008 -- If you're one of the estimated 57 million people in the U.S. with prediabetes, an expert medical committee has some advice for you. (WebMD)
