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Weight Training-Related Injuries Increasing
The popularity of weight
training has grown over the
past decade. A new study has
found that the number of
injuries from weight
training has increased as
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High-Altitude Metabolism Lets Mice Stay Slim and Healthy on a High-Fat Diet
Mice that are missing a
protein involved in the
response to low oxygen stay
lean and healthy, even on a
high-fat diet, a new study
... > full story
Calorie Restriction Leads Scientists to Molecular Pathways That Slow Aging, Improve Health
Organisms from yeast to
rodents to humans all
benefit from cutting
calories. In less complex
organisms, restricting
... > full story
Routine Lifting May Not Be as Bad for Your Back as Thought, Research Suggests
A new study disputes advice
that routine lifting is bad
for your back. Researchers
found that physical loading,
the pressure put on the spin ... > full story
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Women Who Eat Foods With High Glycemic Index May Be at Greater Risk for Heart Disease
April 17, 2010 — Consuming carbohydrates with high glycemic index -- an indicator of how quickly a food affects blood glucose levels -- appears to be associated with the risk of coronary heart disease in women but ... > full story -
Better Training Needed to Curb 'Fatism' Within the Health Professions, Study Finds
April 16, 2010 — Prejudice towards obese people is rife among trainee health professionals, but can be modified, new research has ... > full story -
Potential Target for Treatment of Obesity-Related Diseases Identified
April 16, 2010 — Scientists have identified a specific gene as potential new target for treating obesity-related diseases. Two recent research studies examined the role of a gene called STAT4 in the development of ... > full story -
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Childhood Obesity Interventions Must Begin Early, Experts Say
April 15, 2010 — To be a truly comprehensive and successful anti-obesity program, First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign must include interventions that target pregnant women, infants, and pre-school-age ... > full story -
Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis
April 15, 2010 — The burden of arthritis is greater for African Americans and Hispanics, despite lower prevalence among these groups. These findings suggest a critical need to expand the reach of effective strategies ... > full story -
Weight-Loss Surgery Significantly Reduces Risk of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
April 14, 2010 — Obese women who have bariatric surgery before getting pregnant are at significantly lower risk for developing dangerous hypertensive disorders during pregnancy than those who don't, according to a ... > full story -
Diet Alone Will Not Likely Lead to Significant Weight Loss, Study Suggests
April 14, 2010 — Newly published research demonstrates that simply reducing caloric intake is not enough to promote significant weight ... > full story -
Sizing Up the Competition: Researchers Compare Body Composition Measurement Techniques
April 14, 2010 — Measuring body composition -- the amount of fatty tissue, muscle tissue and bone present in the body -- can provide valuable information for determining an individual's overall health status. ... > full story -
Why the Japanese Can Easily Digest Sushi
April 13, 2010 — Porphyran, a polysaccharide present in the cell walls of a red algae that is used notably in the preparation of sushi, is broken down specifically by an enzyme called porphyranase. This new enzymatic ... > full story -
Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease May Lose Muscle Mass
April 13, 2010 — Lean mass -- the weight of an individual's bones, muscles and organs without body fat -- appears to decline among patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report. These decreases may be ... > full story
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