News articles tagged with 'lifestyle'
Genetic variants associated with caffeine intake identified
— 6 Apr 2011 15:04 | HealthTwo genes in which variation affects intake of caffeine, the most widely consumed stimulant in the world, have been discovered. A team of investigators from the National Cancer Institute,…
Skills training can improve responses to disclosures of trauma
— 30 Mar 2011 16:58 | HealthNew research from the University of Oregon concludes that even brief training can help people learn how to be more supportive when friends and family members disclose traumatic events…
Benefits of bariatric surgery may outweigh risks for severely obese
— 15 Mar 2011 19:20 | HealthBariatric surgery can result in long-term weight loss and significant reductions in cardiac and other risk factors for some severely obese adults, according to a scientific statement…
Nursing, engineering professors developing device to get seniors moving
— 7 Mar 2011 17:22 | HealthFor those of us living the frenetic modern lifestyle, sitting in one place for a long period might seem like a vacation. But for those who are retired, it can lead to health complications…
Clinicians important influencers in weight and related health issues for overweight patients
— 1 Mar 2011 19:09 | HealthPhysicians can have an influence on their overweight and obese patients by counselling them to prevent further weight gain and by helping patients to have a more realistic perception…
Childhood obesity linked to health habits, not heredity: U-M study
— 31 Jan 2011 16:22 | HealthAre some children genetically tuned to be overweight, or is lifestyle to blame for childhood obesity?…
Study: African-American men say doctor visits are often a bad experience
— 29 Jan 2011 18:31 | HealthA majority of African American men said they do not go to the doctor because visits are stressful and physicians don't give adequate information on how to make prescribed behaviour…
Exercise improve symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome
— 25 Jan 2011 20:23 | HealthThe study, which was conducted at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg and at Alingsas Hospital, included 102 IBS patients between the ages of 18 and 65. Half the group was…
Scientists identify avoidable breast cancer risk factors
— 18 Jan 2011 17:03 | HealthMany risk factors for breast cancer are well studied and documented. Thus, scientists are sure by now that early first menstrual period, late onset of menopause and a family history…
The race against age
— 2 Dec 2010 19:37 | HealthImpairments to health and physical performance are not primarily a result of ageing but of unfavourable lifestyle habits and lack of exercise. This is the position taken by Dieter Leyk…