Month: August 2011
New Studies Point to Role of Diet, Obesity in Increased Risk of Diabetes (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – Researchers are getting closer to figuring out the root causes of type 2 diabetes, as new studies released in the past week shed light on the dietary factors of the disease. Scientists have long known that there is a link between obesity and a person’s risk of developing diabetes, but now they may have isolated not only one of the main chemical reactions responsible for the disease’s devastating effects, but also some of the specific diet choices that increase the risk that you will develop it in the first place.
Is milk the ultimate thirst quencher?
A new study suggests milk is superior to water and sports drinks at replenishing fluids following exercise. "Milk is better than either a sports drink or water because it is a source of high-quality protein, carbohydrates, calcium and electrolytes," …
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Even just 15 minutes of exercise a day will improve health
| Do you feel defeated by the mere thought of trying to achieve 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity exercise, at least five days a week? That's the amount of physical activity most public health bodies recommend for the average adult. … See all stories on this topic » |
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US says Legionnaires cases triple over decade (AP)
AP – Cases of Legionnaires’ disease have tripled in the last decade, U.S. health officials said Thursday, but the risk of dying from it is lower because of more effective treatment.
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Lifestyle Change Imperative for Keeping Off Weight
Newswise — According to the American Counsel on Exercise only five percent of dieters are successful in keeping off the weight they lost. In fact, one-third of the weight people initially lost is usually gained back within the first year. …
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Lifestyle Changes Imperative for Keeping off Weight
People who want to lose weight and keep it off have to not only change their ways but their way of thinking about food, exercise and lifestyle behaviors. “Diet is only one component of leading a healthy life. To lose and keep weight off, a person needs …
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Reaction: New phase of the 'listening exercise' on NHS reforms
'We are also encouraged that having given greater priority to integration in the Health and Social Care Bill following the listening exercise, the government have asked the Future Forum to do further work in this area. The King's Fund will be working …
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Five Health Mistakes Boomers Make
But eating healthy and staying active is easier said than done. It's hard to find the time to create healthy meals and to sneak away to the gym. Leafy greens are the healthiest foods in existence; they promote weight loss and have powerful anti-cancer …
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Software Saves the Day
Using iPad™ mobile devices, emergency preparedness officials and first responders participating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Level Exercise 2011 (NLE-11) were able, for the first time, to make use of a new, science-based …
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Hurricane Access Tabletop Exercise Set for September 27 and 29
Florida's Division of Emergency Management (DEM) in coordination with local county emergency managers throughout Northwest Florida will be hosting a very unique disaster exercise entitled “Hurricane Access – A Community Collaboration Tabletop Exercise” …
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