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New Effect of Leptin Discovered Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2004

New studies show that the appetite-regulating hormone leptin causes rewiring of neurons in areas of the brain that regulate feeding behavior.

Healthy" Diet May Increase Risk for CVD Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2004

A diet low in total and saturated fat and high in fruits and vegetables caused an increase in LDL and Lp(a). This finding was unexpected.

Strength Training Increases Insulin Action in Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Strength training improves the effect of insulin in skeletal muscle of patients with type 2 diabetes. Dr. Flemming Dela from the University of Copenhagen stated that "physical inactivity is becoming close to the number-one leading cause of death in the US."

It’s Not The Caffeine In Coffee Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

According to a new study, it is not the caffeine that is responsible for the addiction to it’s aromatic drink nor other benefits of coffee, it’s the chlorogenic acids, that produce many of the health benefits.

Waist Circumference, Not BMI, Explains Obesity-Related Health Risk Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

When WC and BMI were used as continuous variables in the same regression model, WC alone was a significant predictor of comorbidity.

Diabetic Patients Who Smoke Are Different Posted: Friday, February 27, 2004

Diabetic patients who smoke are more likely to report often feeling depressed and are less likely to be active in self-care or to comply with diabetes care recommendations.

Walking Exercise Improves Mental Sharpness Posted: Friday, February 27, 2004

A simple cardiac fitness regime of walking 45 minutes three times a week could be rewarded with a higher degree of mental sharpness.

New Lower Guidelines for Salt Consumption Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2004

New recommendations lowered from 2400mg to 1500mg/day, and less as we get older. Americans eat more than twice the salt they should but don't get enough potassium, an imbalance that fuels high blood pressure.

Obesity Experts To Docs: Start 'Prescribing' Exercise Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2004

Doctors trying to get patients to lose weight should write a "prescription" for physical activity, obesity experts proposed. Studies have found patients are more likely to follow a doctor's order to exercise if it's written in a prescription.

Moderate-Fat Diet Better Than Low-Fat Diet at Improving Cardiovascular Risk Factors Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

A moderate-fat diet is better than a low-fat diet at improving cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to the results of a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. "We support the recommendation of a weight-loss diet that has a moderate total fat content and conforms with current guidelines for saturated fat, to achieve the most desirable [cardiovascular disease] risk profile."

 

 

 

 

 

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