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“Lack of Exercise” Could Be a Classified Medical Condition
November 1st, 2012Diabetes, high blood pressure, and joint pain are just a few characteristics of obesity. What if the lack of exercise were treated as a medical condition? Would obesity numbers go down? Mayo Clinic physiologist Michael Joyner, MD, argues that it should be and they would.
Smartphone App to Encourage Early Detection for Breast Cancer
November 1st, 2012The National Breast Cancer Foundation recently announced the official launch of its new free iPhone app, Early Detection Plan (EDP), now available for download on iTunes for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Seventy percent of endometrial cancers are preventable
November 1st, 2012According to the National Cancer Institute, endometrial cancer—a disease of the inner lining of the uterus—strikes 47,000 women in the US each year, killing 8,000.
The Mediterranean Diet: Good for more than the waistline
November 1st, 2012Aging men and women can fight osteoporosis by consuming more olive oil, just as the Mediterranean diet calls for. A recent study shows consumption of a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil over a period of two years is associated with increased serum osteocalcin concentrations and other bone formation markers.
Longevity Tips
November 1st, 2012In a recent study, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that excessive belly fat is as deadly as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
Pittsburgh neurosurgeon and author of The Longevity Factor, Joseph Maroon, MD, FACS, recommends the following tips to reduce belly fat, thereby promoting improved health and potentially increasing longevity:
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way
November 1st, 2012A new study shows that physical activity in premenopausal women reduces the hormone sclerostin, which inhibits bone formation.
A total of 1,235 randomly selected premenopausal women were involved in this cross-sectional study. All women were medically examined and measurements were taken for bone mineral density, bone turnover markers, serum sclerostin, and IGF-1.
Even a little exercise can make a big impact on your bone health.Keep Off those Holiday Pounds
November 1st, 2012If you only gained one pound during the holidays, it wouldn’t be so bad. But let’s be honest—that never happens!
In Season: Pumpkins
November 1st, 2012Pumpkins, part of the Cucurbitaceae family, are a gourd-like squash with thick orange or yellow shells. They are planted in early July and are ripe in September or later. Pumpkins are loaded with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps with overall health in the body. Avoid pumpkins that have blemishes, soft spots, or a short stem.
Brain Food for Kids
November 1st, 2012It turns out that kids who are fed a healthy diet during their formative years have a slightly higher IQ.
A recent study of more than 7,000 children compared a range of dietary patterns, including traditional and contemporary home-prepared food, ready-prepared baby foods, breastfeeding, and “discretionary” or junk foods.
Nutraceuticals for Osteoarthritis
November 1st, 2012Providing effective intervention to avoid long-term disability in osteoarthritis may be difficult, but there is reason for hope. Recent studies of non-pharmacological interventions indicate they may help:
• Administration of glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate can decrease joint-space narrowing and other radiographic markers of disease progression.
