Pedometers motivate people with diabetes to walk more
November 25, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The use of a 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 conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan Health System and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The study also suggests that certain types of goal-setting may be more effective than others.
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Obesity associated with lower PSA levels in men with prostate cancer
November 25, 2007
Higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with higher plasma volume, which may be related to lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels among obese men, according to a study in the November 21 issue of JAMA.
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Secret to staying young: Eat chocolate, drink wine, add fun to life
November 25, 2007
ST. LOUIS – Little lifestyle changes can pay big dividends to aging baby boomers who want to stay vibrant, says John Morley, M.D., director of the division of geriatric medicine at Saint Louis University, in a new book that outlines a 10-step program to improve quality of life as we age.
“Living well and feeling good enough to do whatever you want to do throughout your lifetime is priceless,†says Morley, who is coauthor of “The Science of Staying Young.â€
Cranberry sauce: good for what ails you
November 15, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. – Cranberry sauce is not the star of the traditional Thanksgiving Day meal, but when it comes to health benefits, the lowly condiment takes center stage. In fact, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have found that compounds in cranberries are able to alter E. coli bacteria, which are responsible for a host of human illnesses (from kidney infections to gastroenteritis to tooth decay), in ways that render them unable to initiate an infection.
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Citrus juice, vitamin C give staying power to green tea antioxidants
November 15, 2007
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - To get more out of your next cup of tea, just add juice. A study found that citrus juices enable more of green tea’s unique antioxidants to remain after simulated digestion, making the pairing even healthier than previously thought.
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63 percent of diabetics risk serious foot problems by wearing the wrong-sized shoes
November 15, 2007
More than six out of ten people with diabetes are walking around in the wrong-sized shoes, exposing themselves to serious foot problems that could lead to amputation, according to research in the November issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice.
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A new method allows for the early diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension
November 15, 2007
Researchers at the University of Granada (UGR) from the Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Unit and the Cardiology Service of the Hospital ClÃnico San Cecilio in Granada have developed an innovative system which will help doctors make the earliest diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension possible, which is the main cause of death for patients suffering from scleroderma, a rare disease which affects approximately 1,200 out of every million people. Until now, the only method to identify pulmonary hypertension was to perform a cardiac catheterization, an invasive technique consisting of the insertion of a hollow and flexible tube (a catheter) through the jugular vein directly into the right side of the heart. This technique is not advisable for all patients because of its complexity and risk.
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Diabetes dilemma: older people with diabetes face a heavy burden from co-existing health conditions
November 15, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As if diabetes weren’t enough to handle, a new study shows that 92 percent of older people with the disease have at least one other major chronic medical condition – and that nearly half have three or more major diseases besides their diabetes.
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Traveling During The Holiday Season? Top 10 tips to stick to your workouts and reduce stress
November 15, 2007
The holiday season brings with it a lot of magic. Unfortunately, the challenges many face of juggling their time effectively during the hectic holiday season with also keeping up with their normal daily activities can prove quite stressful.
Alzheimer’s: Prevent It With Nutrition?
November 15, 2007
September 21 was “World Alzheimer’s Day.†I didn’t hear anything about it in the press, but it’s just as well. What would celebration accomplish? Awareness? Walk-athons, and more money pumped into the same type of research that’s been done for years that hasn’t produced anything?
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