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Physical Activity Linked to Decrease in Mortality Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2007

Wake up and smell the coffee. Engaging in physical activity for at least 3 hours per week was associated with a decrease in mortality risk of 27%, according to the results of a prospective study.

Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Each Associated With Lower Death Rate

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Eating a Mediterranean diet and following national recommendations for physical activity are each associated with a reduced risk of death over a five-year period, according to two reports.

Calling Couch Potatoes, Works!

Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Fitness research shows that when a computer talks the talk, even couch potatoes can be persuaded to walk the walk.

"FATNESS VERSUS FITNESS" -- The Final Word

Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007

Study Finds Fitness Level, Not Body Fat, May Be Stronger Predictor of Longevity for Older Adults. Death rates for those with higher fitness were less than half of rates for those who were unfit.

Walking 20-30 Minutes Daily Cuts Risk of Strokes and Heart Disease

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

New research suggests that people with type 2 diabetes may lower their risk of heart disease by committing to a daily walk, new research suggests.

Pedometers Continue To Show Benefits in Reducing BMI, Blood Glucose and BP

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007

"I think that the BP reduction and weight loss seen with pedometers is remarkable, given that these are small gizmos designed to increase physical activity, not reduce weight", states Dr. Dena Bravata.

Ten Dollar Pedometer Decreases Blood Pressure and Weight

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

The use of a 10 dollar pedometer and a Web site that tracked physical activity levels proved to be powerful motivators for people with diabetes who participated in a recent walking study.

Exercise Fights Heart Failure Better Than Drugs

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Exercise boosts the number of progenitor cells in people with heart failure, and those cells in turn repair and rebuild weakened muscle and blood vessels, researchers report.

Possible To Predict Type 2 in Early Childhood

Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007

It may be possible to predict which kids are most likely to mature into adults with type 2 diabetes - and to nip that risk in the bud. A new study spotlights two key strategies.

Mark Nov. 14 - First United Nations-Observed World Diabetes Day

Posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

As National Diabetes Month kicks off, the UN designated November 14 as World Diabetes Day to highlight the chronic disease and promote actions to strengthen public health and health care delivery systems.