Archive for February, 2009
Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) — Sedentary seniors can improve
their motor function and decrease their risk for insulin resistance by
starting an exercise program that includes both aerobics and resistance
training, new Canadian research suggests.
HS Sports Shoulder Injuries More Likely in Boys (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Male high school athletes in
the United States are more likely than girls to suffer shoulder
injuries.
Sports safe for most kids with disabilities (Reuters)
Reuters - A new study suggests that most disabled teenagers who take part in school sports programs have a low rate of injury, though some may be at relatively higher risk.
Study finds one-third of US kids take vitamins (AP)
AP - About a third of U.S. children and teens take vitamins, even though most of those taking the pills are healthy, active kids who probably don’t need them, a new study suggests. Youngsters who could benefit the most from vitamins — kids in fair or poor health with the worst eating habits — were [...]
Adult Fast-Food Diets Tied to Too Much TV as Teen (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) - Teens who watch TV more than five
hours a day are prone to become fast-food junkies as adults, a new study
suggests.
Low-fat, vegetarian diet slows PSA doubling time (Reuters)
Reuters - A diet low in saturated fat, high in vegetable protein and low in animal protein, including dairy products, is associated with a "substantial" increase in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) doubling time and an increase in quality of life, according to results of a pilot study.
Health Tip: Be Wary of Fad Diets (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — If you're looking to help kick start your
weight loss program, it's important to carefully research a diet plan
before you commit to one.
Weight Loss Helps Incontinence (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) — If you're among the
millions of women who suffer from urinary incontinence, losing weight
might just ease your symptoms, a new study suggests.
Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2009 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Cutting Calories May Boost Aging Brains (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) — Eating less to remember more
might become a new prescription for some elderly people, German
researchers say.
