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People And Pets Succeed In Fighting Obesity And Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Over 60 percent of adult Americans are now overweight or obese, and an estimated 30 million cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, that's 25 percent of the pet population! The P-Pet Study demonstrates that people and their pets are both more successful in staying with a weight loss program when they exercise together.

Physical Activity Does More Than Burn Calories & Improve Diabetes Control

Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2004

Physical activity lowers body weight, cuts cardiovascular risk and blood pressure, improves lipid profiles, has positive effects on the immune system and can reduce the risk of cancers. It strengthens the heart, helps the lungs function better, enables the blood to carry more oxygen, makes muscles stronger and improves motion in the joints. Why isn’t it considered a treatment?

Child Obesity Mainly Caused By Lack Of Exercise

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Lack of physical activity found to be the most significant factor in contributing to childhood obesity, that from researchers who assessed the exercise and eating habits of nearly 900 children.

Diseases Linked to Obesity and Insulin Resistance: Obesity: Building A Program For Success

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Incentives need to be built into each patients program individually and something they can relate to. Part of the challenge in tackling this recidivistic clientele is overcoming boredom. Try doing this by offering varied menu choices when making suggestions.

Early Fitness Protects Middle Age Hearts

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Fitness in early adulthood greatly reduces the likelihood of developing high blood pressure and diabetes -- both major risk factors for heart disease and stroke -- in middle age, a new study has found.

Study Finds Diabetes Increase Among College-Age People

Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2003

While diabetes was once rare for people less than 50 years old, a recent study has found the disease affects more young people. Researchers have found a 70 percent increase in obesity of people ages 18 to 29 over the last decade, a major factor in the diabetes increase among young people. Tuncer says college students are at risk because alcohol use, weight gain and physical inactivity all contribute to obesity and diabetes.

Weight Management a Therapeutic Priority for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Weight management may be the most important therapy for obese individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent American review. Obesity and weight gain are important risk factors for the development of diabetes and can significantly influence the outcome for those already diagnosed with the disease. Obesity is also a known risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), which is responsible for 70% to 80% of deaths in diabetics.

Walk Away From Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2002

Study finds modest execise alone reduces risk factors for Type ll diabetes

How Self Help Improves Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2002

The benefits of a free choice, but sensible, diet combined with intense exercise are demonstrated in a group with diabetes.