$3.2 million MERIT Award for study on disability and recovery in older persons
...and resume their usual activities. He said regular exercise helps with the recovery of independence. In addition, four out of 10 participants experience chronic pain; older persons use a number of different strategies to reduce the level of their pain. "Our results have provided strong evidence to support t...IOF agencies receive global recognition of osteoporosis campaigns
..." campaign focused on the theme prevention through exercise and appropriate nutrition, with a secondary focus on the importance of effective diagnosis and treatment reducing the devastating impact of osteoporosis. The program reached nearly nine million people through the press, interviews on CNN and CNBC rea...Are women tougher when it comes to heart disease? Study suggests yes
... go for post-heart attack rehab programs involving exercise and education to help patients improve their health. Women are also more likely to delay seeking help for heart-related symptoms than men, and are less likely to receive heart-related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The root cause of these ge...World first trial to test human implant of HeartPOD
...as respiratory distress or breathlessness, reduced exercise capacity, swelling of the ankles, fatigue or weakness before we can adjust their medications," said Professor Krum. "Often by the time symptoms occur it is too late and the patient is in a situation where they require emergency hospitalisation to con...Study demonstrates role of exercise in modifying melatonin levels
...or a reduced risk of breast cancer among women who exercise regularly. "If we know that increased melatonin production could be an underlying reason for the protective effects of physical activity against breast cancer, then there is great opportunity for the scientific community to build on this knowledge a...Uncontrolled high blood pressure means more cognitive problems in old age
...han does blood pressure that's normal due to diet, exercise and/or medication. The study appears in the current issue of Neuropsychology, which is published by the American Psychological Association (APA). Because blood pressure typically increases with age, hypertension affects 60 percent of adults age 60 a...Children with heart defects found to benefit from exercise
...ity, can improve their cardiovascular function and exercise capacity through a cardiac rehabilitation program.... these defects are surviving. Many have diminished exercise capacity after the defects are repaired, and some of this reduction is caused by a lack of activity,...Research suggests making exercise more fun might boost fitness levels of US adolescents
...w, most Americans probably realize that U.S. teens exercise too little. The natural result is a growing popula... that the strongest single factor causing teens to exercise was "personal fulfillment." In other words, it was fun and made them feel good. Weight loss, peer in...Feeling good is good enough for a man
...od of time, proving that with a moderate amount of exercise (in this case, about an hour a day), significant changes to physical health and body shape can emerge in a relatively brief period of time....European Science Foundation warns nanomedicine benefits will be lost without major investment
...his foresight study, which has been the first such exercise focused on medical applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. He added that implementation of the recommendations laid out in the policy briefing should ensure that Europe remains at the leading edge of research and development in nanomedicine. ...Statement of registered dietitian Rebecca S. Reeves, President of the American Dietetic Association
...that can help children learn about healthy eating, exercise and making healthy choices. Food marketing to children occurs in a virtual absence of balanced and accurate nutrition education messages. The American Dietetic Association believes children would better be able to learn healthy behaviors and make hea...UQ researchers show traditional Chinese exercises can help combat diabetes
...ee month pilot study 11 participants undertook the exercise program. The program included Qigong (pronounced chi kung) - a combination of movement, breathing and mind training. It is believed that the 5000-year-old self-healing art helps cleanse the body of toxins, restore energy and reduce stress and anxiety...Sunflower seeds, pistachios among top nuts for lowering cholesterol
...lso play a role. A well-balanced diet and frequent exercise are important keys to good health, they stress. The American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization, chartered by the U.S. Congress, with a multidisciplinary membership of more than 158,000 chemists and chemical engineers. It publishes numerous...Hundreds of thousands celebrate 'Move It or Lose It!'
...unched the popular report "Move it or Lose it How exercise helps to build and maintain strong bones, prevent ...young girls to build strong bones through adequate exercise and healthy nutrition, at a media event in Bangkok, Thailand on September 27. IOF released the son...Digestive problems may impede overweight people from exercising
...ating overweight or obese patients often prescribe exercise as part of a regime to take off pounds. However, ... new study indicates that some people's ability to exercise may be hampered by a variety of gastrointestinal problems that frequently affect individuals who are...Carnegie Mellon, Pitt demo technology to help elderly at CAST exhibition in Washington
...ilable from Three Rivers Out-Front. GameCycle, an exercise device that promotes physical fitness for people with lower-extremity impairment. The device consists of a videogame console interfaced with an arm cycle, which is used to control a racing game. The GameCycle is also commercially available from Three...New study finds that older Americans may improve memory by exercising their brains and bodies
...hip on Aging. "We've known for years that diet and exercise can help people maintain their physical health, wh...cises and stress reduction with a healthy diet and exercise to improve memory. In the 14-day study, subjects with normal baseline memory performance scores wer...Rein for pain lays mainly in the brain, Stanford researchers find
...d think of snowflakes," she said. "The goal was to exercise your brain, to retrain your brain. Sometimes I felt like I had made a change in my brain. The pain was never completely gone, but it was better." Mackey said extensive controls were used in the study to make sure the results reflected a direct correl...News briefs from the journal Chest, December 2005
...can have anti-inflammatory effects and improve the exercise capacity for patients with chronic obstructive pul...pnea scores, levels of inflammatory mediators, and exercise capacity were recorded. Overall, results showed that dyspnea scores and exercise capacity significan...Take a deep breath: UVA health system opens clinical trial of emphysema treatment
...ve a patient's physical functioning, tolerance for exercise and general quality of life. The study device works by limiting airflow to a selected portion of the lung in patients with emphysema. The bronchoscopic valve is implanted without an incision, hopefully providing an alternative to lung volume reducti...