Researchers begin randomized double-blind trial of airway bypass treatment for emphysema
...ts are always short of breath making even nominal physical activities difficult. The airway bypass procedure creates new pathways in the lung with the intention of reducing the amount of air trapped in the lungs, thereby helping patients breathe easier. Emphysema afflicts tens of millions of people worldw...Ruling out pulmonary embolism with a simple bedside protocol
...roject shows that we can use a careful history and physical examination to achieve the same degree of certaint...ry patient with any hint of PE in their history or physical examination. The presentation is entitled Prospective, Multicenter Validation of the Pulmonary Emb...Smoking and sleep top the list of lifestyle factors impacting oral health
...ated on a list of the following lifestyle factors: physical exercise, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, hours of sleep, nutritional balance, mental stress, hours worked and eating breakfast. The study found that the number one lifestyle factor that independently impacted the progression of periodontal diseas...New book provides unprecedented look at role of religion over a lifetime
...people in the twilight years who were dealing with physical ailments but who had high levels of religiousness did not experience the same levels of depression as their less religious peers. "In other areas of functioning depression, sense of control, and fear of death our data showed a more specific role...UC Irvine researchers reveal first images of brain changes associated with memory
...researchers have developed the first images of the physical changes in brain cells thought to underlie memory,...ychiatry and human behavior. Seeing memory-related physical changes to synapses means that we can at last use mouse models to test if the effects of retardation...Reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors when discontinuing hormone replacement therapy
...L-C, had improved fat intake and increased leisure physical activity, when compared to the health education group. In general, HRT discontinuation resulted in an increase in total cholesterol and LDL-C. In the health education group, HRT discontinuers averaged over 22 mg/dL increase in total cholesterol a...Obesity increases risk of injury on the job
... a number of barriers to participating in worksite physical activity programs, such as the need to remove protective clothing for midday exercise and a lack of time because of additional employment or home responsibilities. ...Low physical activity can improve fitness levels for sedentary, overweight postmenopausal women
New research indicates that even small amounts of physical activity, approximately 75 minutes a week, can hel...ry determinant of fitness in adults and changes in physical activity result in changes in fitness, according to background information in the article. However, ...Psychosocial support for cancer survivors needs strengthening
...residence did not predict support group use. While physical functional status did not predict use among cancer patients, it did among patients with other chronic conditions. Dr. Owen also found that while physicians passively supported patient use of support groups, only one in ten cancer patients in this s......d at changing behavior in order to boost a persons physical activity can work, but come with built-in drawback...articipants were randomly assigned to one of three physical activity interventions: tailored Internet, standard Internet and tailored print. Those in the tai...Calcium plus vitamin D supplements may help prevent weight gain in postmenopausal women
...lic health goal, and caloric restriction and daily physical activity should still be considered the basic tene...plementation combined with caloric restriction and physical activity on weight gain prevention."...Coenzyme Q10 does not improve Parkinson's disease symptoms
... Parkinson's disease symptoms and their effects on physical and mental functioning, the authors write. "Our study further demonstrated that 300 milligrams per day of nanoparticular CoQ10 is safe and well tolerated in patients with Parkinson's disease already taking various antiparkinsonian medications." "Si...Higher intake of fish and vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of age-related macular disease
...olled in the study between 1988 and 1994. They had physical examinations that included blood and urine samples, photographs of the retinas, and interviews and questionnaires regarding sociodemographics, lifestyle habits and food intake. "Levels of serum vitamin D were inversely associated with early AMD but...Unfair treatment boosts heart attack risk
... and those of 5 or 6 as "high." Their mental and physical health was tracked for an average of almost 11 yea...ssociated with significantly higher levels of poor physical and mental health. The authors conclude that fairness is key to promoting a healthier society....Study offers clues to 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
...me because it is often preceded by an emotional or physical shock of some kind and almost always strikes women. One thing is certain: Patients are usually critically ill during the first 48 hours. "These patients can be difficult to manage for emergency physicians and cardiologists alike," said cardiology f...Can an omega-3 fatty acid slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
...er taking DHA supplements has a positive effect on physical and biological markers of Alzheimers, such as brain atrophy and proteins in blood and spinal fluid....Counseling, coping skills could reduce arthritis disability
...essment or treatment conducted in the context of a physical disease process or risk reduction effort. Studie...ical treatments also had significant reductions in physical disability and joint swelling, although there was no difference in levels of fatigue or stiffness. ...Employee health program improves blood pressure, diabetes control
...nt health status, family history, daily nutrition, physical activity, the use of alcohol and tobacco, safe habits (such as seat belt usage), stress and depression, use of available medical screening tests and gender-related health questions. The survey ends by asking questions that measure how willing an empl...Breakdown of myelin implicated in Alzheimer's, UCLA research shows
...ins of Alzheimer's patients. Next, he compared the physical location of these plaques to much earlier work published in a 1901 edition of The Lancet that mapped the locations in the brain where late-stage myelination occurs. The two matched up perfectly. "It was pretty striking," Bartzokis said. "And the re...... to provide and promote healthy eating options and physical activity among elementary school-aged children in ... to provide and promote healthy eating options and physical activity. These included: Work with the school food service director to offer healthier foods...