Economic benefit for lifestyle modification in prediabetes
(HealthDay)—For individuals with prediabetes, participation in lifestyle modifications such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is associated with economic benefit, according to a study...
View ArticleWeb-based counseling lowers blood pressure as much as meds: study
People who received regular lifestyle counseling online were able to lower their blood pressure as much as a medication would, researchers said Saturday.
View ArticleBlood fatty acids reveal your child's diet
Eating lots of sugary candy may strain the liver, alter the body's fatty acid metabolism and increase the risk of cardiometabolic diseases already in childhood. Children's blood fatty acid composition...
View ArticleCan childhood obesity be prevented before conception?
A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if...
View ArticleWhy there's more to fixing health care than the health care laws
There is so much debate currently about how best to provide health insurance coverage in our country that we risk losing sight of what it really means to be healthy and of how health care should be...
View ArticleQuality of care for peripheral artery disease is low
Less than half of individuals with peripheral artery disease, which is a narrowing of arteries to the limbs, stomach and head, are treated with appropriate medications and lifestyle counseling. These...
View ArticlePhysical activity rather than sedentary behaviour affects the risk of mortality
It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead, the extent of physical activity is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in...
View ArticleLifestyle changes and treatment options may help with snoring
Dear Mayo Clinic: Is there anything that can be done for snoring other than using a CPAP machine? I have tried using one for the past year, and while my wife says it does prevent me from snoring, I...
View ArticleOsteoarthritis could be prevented with good diet and exercise
Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology reports.
View ArticleNo link to cognition in diabetes prevention program study
(HealthDay)—For participants in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Outcomes Study (DPPOS), exposure to metformin or lifestyle intervention is not associated with cognition, according to research...
View ArticleCan a 70-year-old have the arteries of a 20-year-old?
(HealthDay)—Imagine having the clear, supple, healthy blood vessels of a 20-year-old in your 70s. It's possible, but "challenging," a new study suggests.
View ArticleNewly discovered disease mechanism for type 2 diabetes
A newly discovered mechanism behind reduced insulin production in type 2 diabetes is now being presented. In an article in Nature Communications, researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy describe how...
View ArticleLifespan up with adoption of four healthy lifestyle behaviors
(HealthDay)—Adoption of four healthy lifestyle behaviors is associated with increased lifespan for men and women, according to a study published online May 31 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
View ArticleDoctors discuss role of weight-loss surgery in obesity
(HealthDay)—The role of weight-loss surgery (WLS) for obesity is addressed in a Grand Rounds Discussion published in the June 6 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
View ArticlePoor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease (Update)
A diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a leading risk factor for the memory-erasing disease, indicates a new...
View ArticleGood nutrition, physical training and mental exercises can reverse physical...
Physical frailty is common among the elderly and is strongly associated with cognitive impairment, dementia and adverse health outcomes such as disability, hospitalisation, and mortality. A four-year...
View ArticleHealthcare providers should individualize patient education
Effective patient education includes more than brochures and written patient information. It should be tailored to a patient's ability to understand recommendations to help them manage their health and...
View ArticleWhat's the best way for children to lose weight? Here's what the research says
An increasing number of children and adolescents across the world are too heavy for their age, height and sex. Fortunately, new evidence reveals that there are proven, effective ways to tackle...
View ArticleIgE allergy testing improves atopic dermatitis outcomes
(HealthDay)—Identification of allergens by immunoglobulin E (IgE) testing improves outcomes in atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online June 20 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
View ArticleHealthy lifestyle may help older adults preserve their independence
In a study of men with an average age of 71 years, lifestyle factors such as never smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, and not being obese were associated with survival and high functionality over the...
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