Weight Loss
New clue on why cancer spread is linked to diet (AFP)
AFP - Investigators on Wednesday said there could be a clue to explain why dietary restriction succeeds or fails in braking the growth of cancer.
Weight loss enhances obese men's sexual well-being (Reuters)
Reuters - Obese men who undergo gastric bypass surgery will not only lose weight; their sex lives are likely to improve, too, new research shows.
Weight Loss Might Not Curb Knee Arthritis (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight may not help
prevent the progression of knee osteoarthritis, a new study suggests.
Moderate-protein diet may beat high-carb diet (Reuters)
Reuters - People lose weight when they cut calories, but a diet with some extra protein may be especially effective at trimming body fat and improving blood fats, a new study suggests.
School fitness programs do not go far enough: experts (Reuters)
Reuters - Fitness programs in schools help to get children moving, but experts say more is needed to curb rising obesity rates.
High-impact exercise may be best bone-builder (Reuters)
Reuters - Men who want to keep their bones strong may want to add running to their exercise routine, new research suggests.
Any Exercise Good After a Heart Attack (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — Any exercise program can
improve blood flow after a heart attack, but the benefit vanishes just
four weeks after exercise is stopped, a new Swiss study finds.
Using Music and Sports to Improve Kids' Asthma (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — The singular appeal of music and
sports can be successfully harnessed to deliver health information to
young children and teens coping with asthma, while also encouraging them
to stick more closely to the treatments prescribed for their condition, a
pair of new studies suggests.
NFL players promoting improved physical education (AP)
AP - Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall says the battle against childhood lethargy extends to his own home.
Why Eat Whole Foods?
Whole foods are foods that haven’t been processed — nothing’s been added or taken away from them. This includes fruit, veggies, legumes, and whole grains like brown rice. …
