BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A study by a University at Buffalo pediatric researcher investigating the causes of weight gain in children after they have their tonsils and adenoids removed to treat sleep-disordered breathing has shown that removing these tissues results in less fidgeting and other non…

Changing the U.S. culture of overeating and lack of exercise is the key to addressing rising obesity rates and health care costs, former President Bill Clinton said on Tuesday at the National Governors Association's annual meeting, the ... click link for more info. Former President Cl…

Neighborhood crime, or the perception that their neighborhood is unsafe, can keep residents from the exercise they need, U.S. researchers report. Safer Neighborhoods Are Fitter Neighborhoods (HealthDay)

Hispanic American men and women get most of their daily physical activity from work- and home-related tasks, rather than recreational exercise, researchers report. Work Trumps Exercise for Many Hispanics (HealthDay)

Approximately one-third of adolescents and 14 percent of adults (aged 20 to 49 years) in the U.S. have poor cardiorespiratory fitness, with an associated increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as higher total cholesterol and blood pressure levels, acco…

Approximately one-third of adolescents and 14 percent of adults (aged 20 to 49 years) in the U.S. have poor cardiorespiratory fitness, with an associated increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as higher total cholesterol and blood pressure levels, acco…

Approximately one-third of adolescents and 14 percent of adults (aged 20 to 49 years) in the U.S. have poor cardiorespiratory fitness, with an associated increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as higher total cholesterol and blood pressure levels, acco…

Approximately one-third of adolescents and 14 percent of adults (aged 20 to 49 years) in the U.S. have poor cardiorespiratory fitness, with an associated increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as higher total cholesterol and blood pressure levels, acco…

Recent study has once again confirmed that people who follow Mediterranean Diet will live longer than any Europeans. A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil and low in red meat can combat inflammation that silently simmers away for years inside blood vessels, lowering the risk of a heart …

As you age, the maximum pumping capacity of your heart declines, resulting in less oxygen to exercising muscles and a decrease in your cardiovascular fitness. Exercising When You're Older

As you age, the maximum pumping capacity of your heart declines, resulting in less oxygen to exercising muscles and a decrease in your cardiovascular fitness.Older people generally have to work harder than younger people to walk as fast or do other exercise, but some of the difference may…

As you age, the maximum pumping capacity of your heart declines, resulting in less oxygen to exercising muscles and a decrease in your cardiovascular fitness.Older people generally have to work harder than younger people to walk as fast or do other exercise, but some of the difference may…

As you age, the maximum pumping capacity of your heart declines, resulting in less oxygen to exercising muscles and a decrease in your cardiovascular fitness.Older people generally have to work harder than younger people to walk as fast or do other exercise, but some of the difference may…

As you age, the maximum pumping capacity of your heart declines, resulting in less oxygen to exercising muscles and a decrease in your cardiovascular fitness.Older people generally have to work harder than younger people to walk as fast or do other exercise, but some of the difference may…

A new study reveals an attractive new target for therapies aimed at the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders, researchers report in the March Cell Metabolism. A novel compound, when delivered to rats on a high-fat diet, acted on the target receptor to suppress appetite and…

A new study reveals an attractive new target for therapies aimed at the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders, researchers report in the March Cell Metabolism. A novel compound, when delivered to rats on a high-fat diet, acted on the target receptor to suppress appetite and…

A new study reveals an attractive new target for therapies aimed at the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders, researchers report in the March Cell Metabolism. A novel compound, when delivered to rats on a high-fat diet, acted on the target receptor to suppress appetite and…

A new study reveals an attractive new target for therapies aimed at the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders, researchers report in the March Cell Metabolism. A novel compound, when delivered to rats on a high-fat diet, acted on the target receptor to suppress appetite and…

In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, and the effect was stronger when the participants were in a chamber simulating high altitude, according to a new study in the Jan. 17…

In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, and the effect was stronger when the participants were in a chamber simulating high altitude, according to a new study in the Jan. 17…

In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, and the effect was stronger when the participants were in a chamber simulating high altitude, according to a new study in the Jan. 17…

In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, and the effect was stronger when the participants were in a chamber simulating high altitude, according to a new study in the Jan. 17…

Obese patients deserve the same standard of care as their non-obese counterparts, states an editorial in this week's issue of The Lancet.Because of financial pressures, denial of joint-replacement surgery to patients with a body-mass index greater than 30 became a policy of UK Nationa…

Obese patients deserve the same standard of care as their non-obese counterparts, states an editorial in this week's issue of The Lancet.Because of financial pressures, denial of joint-replacement surgery to patients with a body-mass index greater than 30 became a policy of UK Nationa…

Severely obese patients may experience significant, long term improvements in blood pressure as they lose substantial amounts of weight after gastric bypass surgery, thereby contributing to their overall health, according to a new University of Pittsburgh study, published in the March iss…

The ankle flexibility gains the participants enjoyed were retained for at least three weeks after their intensive exercise program ceased. Ankle Flexibility Gains During an 18-day Intensive Stretching Regimen

Fitness isn't something that should be ignored. IMHO fitness should be an element of your daily schedule. I think the problem most people have with the idea of fitness is, well, simply put laziness. Laziness is harder to combat then most people think. If it was easy I'd expect …

Have you heard about the new weight loss patch? You wear it behind your ear, and it speeds up your metabolism and helps you control your appetite. It sounds pretty reasonable, doesn’t it? After all, if someone had told you five years ago that you could quit smoking by sticking a circle of…

If you wanna be stress free, try below 5 easy tips to beat stress: 1. Don't Skip Meals - When you're hungry your blood-sugar level drops causing strain on your adrenal glands and nervous system and giving you light headedness, cravings, anxiety and stress. 2. Reduce Your Intake Of…

Types of Diabetes There are four different types of diabetes: 1. Type-1 Only 5-10% of the people who have diabetes have type-1 diabetes. The partially understood causes are as follows: The insulin producing cells in the pancreas cease to make insulin. This frequently occurs soon after a v…

People of all races and ages get acne. It is most common in adolescents and young adults. Around 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 develop the disorder. For most people, acne tends to diminish by the time they reach their thirties; however, some people in their forties an…

Have you ever imagined that one day if you were suffering from low levels of testosterone you could just rub on some testosterone cream, which then becomes absorbed through your skin boosting your levels of this vital hormone? Testosterone therapy using cream is a mixed bag. Though very …

Did you know that in industrialized countries, one in four people die of cancer? Did you also know that when we burn petroleum products, like fuel, diesel fuel and paraffin candles, it puts cancer causing toxins in the air? Coincidence? For years, people have talked about safe replacement…

Just like everyone knows how it feels to be happy or sad, everyone knows how it feels to be stressed. People encounter and experience stress at home, at work, at school - anywhere opportunities to react to internal or external stimulation exist. That stimulation can come from an argument …

Parkinson's Disease affects generally elder adults, among about 90% of the known cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 60. Within that population, there is a small amount of variance, with the danger increasing from age 60 through age 75, and then going down sharply. Currently…

If you think you are doing yourself and your infant a favor by feeding them formula, think again! Medical experts are starting to come out and speak out against dairy for infants. Babies need mother’s milk not cow’s milk! After all, you are raising a baby, not a calf. The following excerp…

One in ten Americans suffers from mitral valve prolapse and the vast majority have no symptoms and will never know that they have it. Valves are located in your heart to keep blood from backing up. With aging, some of these valves can stretch and to close completely, so they allow a small…

I am a teacher and recently, I assisted to one of these workshops meant to improve the quality of your teaching methods. I also am the mother of two young autistic children. My oldest is a 5 years old boy, which is considered to be non-verbal as he may not have used more than six words in…

Diabetes is something that can be treated and even prevented very effectively with exercise. Most people are aware of the many other benefits of exercise but the one that could have the greatest impact on the health-care system is the prevention and relief of this health problem. Diabetes…